Apprentice Electrical Draughtsman
The UK based Nordson Test and Inspection division has a strong portfolio of award winning products for destructive and non-destructive mechanical testing and inspection of electronic components. If you are keen mechanical and electrical engineering, join our R&D team in Colchester and experience the world of product innovation first hand!
Role
You will work under the guidance of an assigned mentor/supervisor, and will be given appropriate tasks to ensure you are fully engaged as an active member of the product development team specialising in Electrical/Electronic Drafting.
You will work on both the Bondtester and X-Ray product ranges, and the following will be some of your key responsibilities:
- Assist in detailing and drawing up electrical designs using schematic capture, PCB layout and engineering design packages (e.g. AutoCAD)
- Assist in producing accurate Bills of Materials for electrical assemblies
- Assist in documenting assembly and test procedures
- Support with management of component obsolescence, researching alternatives and summarising findings
- Working hands on when required to build and test electrical assemblies
Training
- The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Qualifications include the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and manufacturing support technologies
- All college attendance will be at Colchester Institute at our Colchester Campus one day per week
- We hope that successful completion of this Apprenticeship program will result in a full time permanent position of Junior Electrical Draftsman within our R & D team in Colchester
- This is an Electrical/Electronic design support role, however, it is possible to follow various exciting future career paths, as skills are developed, and further qualifications are gained. Depending upon key determining factors, such as ambition, training, experience and personal preferences, the progression beyond the Technician level may potentially lead to a Designer or Engineer level position within the R & D environment
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
- Working Week
- Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. Fridays, 8.30am - 4:00pm. With a 45 minute unpaid lunch break each day.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 1st September 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 8th September 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Keen interest in engineering
- Knowledge of engineering
- Good numeracy skills
- CAD/drawing software desired
- Microsoft Office knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Ability to work independently
Qualifications
- 4 GCSE's including maths, English and science GCSE, grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (Essential)
- maths GCSE, grade A*-B/9-5 (Desired)
About the Employer
Nordson Test & Inspection
Nordson T&I are a market leading manufacturer of test and inspection equipment for the electronics and semiconductor industries. The Colchester facility is the Research and Development (R & D) centre for all Nordson products launched into the market place. The majority of sales are made into the US and South East Asia (Taiwan, S. Korea, China, Japan etc) where most consumer electronics goods are manufactured. Nordson have three primary sites in the UK (Colchester & Southampton R & D centre, and Aylesbury Head Office & Manufacturing), as well as offices worldwide to support the primary sales locations. Test & Inspection division are part of the Nordson Corporation who employ around 8000 people worldwide.
- Company
- Nordson Test & Inspection
- Location
- 4 Phoenix Square, Severalls Industrial Park, Colchester, Essex, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,820.65 to £23,968.23 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Nordson Test & Inspection
- Location
- 4 Phoenix Square, Severalls Industrial Park, Colchester, Essex, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,820.65 to £23,968.23 a year
- Posted