Apprentice Design Engineer

About Us

Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a family owned business for over 75 years, takes pride in powering progress in health, security and quality of life. We are key partners with the world’s leading medical devices, semiconductor, scientific analytics and industrial systems manufacturers. When they want to push the limits of what’s possible with high voltage applications, they turn to us to make it happen.

While Spellman is not a household name, our products are used to make and often power many of the most advanced technologies that make modern life possible. With design and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia, we have become the preferred provider of high voltage power solutions for OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology around the world by designing and producing the products they need to power progress.

Main Objectives:

Programme of learning will consist of day release to University for the BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering. This study path is combined with workplace learning, working on projects in conjunction with experienced Engineers and on solo projects with support. When at work the Apprentice Design Engineer will initially work for periods of time in each department over the first 12 months to become familiar with all aspects of the business. Once this is complete the time will be spent in Engineering. 

Duties:

• Assist Project Engineers in the design and development of  high voltage power supplies.

• Undertake responsibility for verification and validation testing.

• Under the guidance of the Project Engineer, perform testing of prototype and pre-production units.

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of design and project documentation.

• Undertake or assist in the design, development and commissioning of test apparatus and equipment.

• As an apprentice you will learn from experienced Design Engineers, to understand how we Design and Test our systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Study the Degree course on day release and in own time in order to achieve a successful outcome with qualification. Maintain a minimum 2.2 grade average and minimum attendance of >90%.

• Application of learning in the workplace in order to demonstrate the learning and knowledge gained.

• Through on the job and University learning develop their scientific knowledge, practical skills and the techniques required to become a professional Electronic Design Engineer.

• Complete workplace projects in accordance with qualification requirements.

• Attending regular monitoring review meetings with appointed training officer.

• Applying a conscientious attitude in the workplace, contributing to both specific projects and the departmental goals and objectives.

• Become familiar with and work safely with precision high voltage power conversion products and associated equipment.

• Ensure familiarisation and adherence to the Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety management systems including workmanship standards, static handling precautions and high voltage control measures.

• Responsibility for adhering to the Company’s ISO 9001 Quality, ISO14001 Environmental and Health and Safety management systems.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Three A levels grade C and above (including Mathematics) or equivalent.

• Degree course placement at University

• A thorough and methodical approach to problem solving along with analytical thinking skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work well with others.

• Computer literate.

• A quick learner and logical thinker.  

• Good verbal and written communication skills.  

• A keen interest in Engineering Design and Electronics.

Due to the remote location, candidates must have a valid driving licence. We do not offer relocation packages for this role.

The above responsibilities are not exhaustive and you may be required to fulfil other duties and responsibilities from time to time for which you are reasonably qualified.

We at Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment. To request accommodation related to disabilities, please email us at [email protected], or call +1 (631) 630-3000

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