Degree Apprentice - Software Design Engineer
SIEMENS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Congleton (CW12 1PH)
Closes in 27 days (Friday 27 February 2026)
Posted on 30 January 2026
Contents
Summary
The role will be in the development and testing of real-time embedded software for electronic motor control systems. This will involve collaborating with other members of the software & hardware teams, as well as other departments based around the world.
- Wage
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£23,959 a year
- Training course
- Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30
36 hours 15 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 25 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Develop a foundational understanding of electrical principles and the functionality of common electric components
- Design and build simple and complex circuits, using computer-aided tools for modelling and testing
- Produce well-structured, maintainable code while applying effective project planning and organisational skills
- Learn to use industry-leading tools and technologies for electronic motor control systems
- Collaborate with engineers, designers and stakeholders to deliver embedded systems that meet all technical and functional requirements
Where you'll work
Siemens House
Varey Road, Eaton Bank Trading Estate
Congleton
CW12 1PH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
Training course
Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use processes, resources and technologies to complete electrical and electronic engineering projects or programmes of work.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the electrical and electronic engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of electrical and electronic engineering systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing, for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the electrical and electronic engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use processes, resources and technologies to complete electrical and electronic engineering projects or programmes of work.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the electrical and electronic engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of electrical and electronic engineering systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing, for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the electrical and electronic engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
Training schedule
Electrical and Electronic Engineer (degree) Level 6.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
- Maths (grade C or above)
- Physics (grade C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
About this employer
Our technology empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids. Our solutions accelerate the digital transformation of multiple industries, to scale sustainability impact.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and subject to a good training record, you could be offered a full-time position as a Software Design Engineer.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011768.
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Closes in 27 days (Friday 27 February 2026)
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