Engineering Manufacturing Electronics Level 4 Technician Apprentice
An exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialist electronic manufacturing environment. You will learn a wide range of engineering and manufacturing skills, including electronic assembly, soldering, component-level testing, welding processes, quality assurance, and product testing.
Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Engineering Technician Apprentice to join our specialist electronic manufacturing team. This is a unique opportunity to learn all aspects of a small but highly specialised engineering and manufacturing facility, gaining practical experience across electronics, manufacturing, testing, quality assurance, and engineering processes.
Working alongside experienced engineers, you will support the manufacture, testing, and design of LVDTs and associated electronics used in demanding environments, including radiation, cryogenic, high-temperature, and subsea applications. This apprenticeship offers exposure to advanced engineering techniques and quality standards within a BSI ISO 9001-certified business.
The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training while working alongside experienced engineers and technicians on products used in some of the world's most challenging environments.
As an apprentice, you will learn and contribute to:
- Electronic assembly and soldering techniques.
- Testing electronic circuits and systems to component level.
- Manufacturing processes for precision electronic and electromechanical products.
- The manufacture, testing, and design of LVDTs (Linear Variable Differential Transformers) and associated electronics.
- Inspection, fault finding, and quality control activities.
- Safe working practices within an engineering and manufacturing environment.
- Working to documented procedures and quality standards.
You will gain hands-on experience in:
- Electronics and Manufacturing
- Specialist Engineering Environments
- Welding and Inspection
- Testing and Validation
- Quality and Compliance
Training
You will be required to attend Advance 1 Campus, Dudley College, DY1 4AD, 1 day per week in term time only.
You will receive an Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 HNC - Electrical Pathway upon the successful completion of your apprenticeship.
You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 6-8 weeks to support you on your apprenticeship.
In the workplace there will be 'In House' mentoring, alongside the day release to college.
A permanent career in engineering with us.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
- Training Provider
- DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - 30 minutes lunch each day
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 30th August 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 7th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Keen interest in Engineering
- Keen interest in Electronics
- Keen interest in Manufacturing
- Willingness to Learn
- Willingness to Develop
- Commitment to Quality
- Positive Attitude
- Strong Work Ethic
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade (Grade 4/C/L2 F Skills) (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade (Grade 4/C/L2 F Skills) (Essential)
- An Additional Science A Level, grade Pass, Merit or Distinction (Desired)
- Maths A Level, grade Pass, Merit or Distinction (Desired)
- Physics A Level, grade Pass, Merit or Distinction (Desired)
- Engineering Level 3, grade Pass, Merit or Distinction (Essential)