The Role

Eaton's Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions group has an opening for a Degree Apprentice within the Engineering Team.

The role will be based at the Luton site on a 37 hour per week contract with supported day release and study time. The role will provide experience in both electronics and mechanical disciplines to provide a solid foundation in the broader engineering team.

The successful candidate will undertake a fully funded 4-year Engineering Degree Apprenticeship via University of Hertfordshire.

What you will do

Eaton will provide a detailed training programme, focusing on the following elements:

• Involvement in the definition of customer product requirements and the creation of corresponding system specifications

• Generating design solutions for new industrial process control products

• Preparation of concept designs, 2D technical drawings and 3D models using Solidworks CAD package

• Preparation of electronics schematics and PCB layouts using the Altium package

• Preparation of electronics and thermal simulations using the Ansys suite

• Consideration of Design-for-Manufacture, Design-for-Test and Design-to-Cost

• Consideration of certification requirements for our products

• Create of Design-Verification-Test plans and the recording of results to demonstrate correctness of design satisfying customer requirements

• Engagement in detailed planning of engineering activities in line with top level program plan and in accordance with Eaton gate review process

• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation in accordance with company procedures.

• Ensuring timely and consistent communication on progress, impacts and changes associated with the technical directions and status of the projects

• Participating in product failure investigations

Qualifications:

• Pass grade in GCSE’s (minimum of grade ‘4’ for Maths and English)

• 3 A-Levels Grades (BBB–ABB) or Level 3 Apprenticeship OR Level 3 HL in Maths, and either Physics, Technology or Engineering based subjects.

Skills:

• Individuals with strong communication skills and an analytical mindset, full of passion and enthusiasm. Those who are proactive and flexible, always looking for opportunities for positive improvements. Individuals with strong communication skills, and an analytical and digital mind set

• Individuals with the ability to improve our business

• Individuals who show confidence in challenging situations with an ability to work with others

• Individuals with enthusiasm and a flexible approach who will be instrumental in this position

The following qualities would be advantageous but are not essential:

• Knowledge of a range of manufacturing processes e.g Machine, Treatments, Assembly & Test

• Understanding of basic mechanical, electronic and electrical principles

• Experience of Additive Manufacturing and CAD

• Evidence of relevant projects undertaken as a hobby or during education

• Awareness of new and emerging technologies and understanding the cost-benefit analysis of implementation