Location: Scarborough
Work Pattern: Site Based
Role Mission:
The role of a Design Engineer Apprentice is to play a key part in the technical advancement of Schneider Electric's products, developing new concept designs to ensure they meet the requirements of their customers.
The Design & Development department plays a key role in ensuring that all customer needs in product development and design engineering are met and satisfied. Within a factory setup, with a design team and development lab, you will join a dedicated group whose focus is to ensure product safety, reliability, and compliance with international standards during the design and development process.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Performance: Ensure product performance meets standards and help improve the reliability of products in the plant.
Product Design & Documentation: Create and update product designs, drawings, and bills of materials (lists of required parts) according to technical specifications, using tools such as SAP, CREO, and AutoCAD. Follow relevant design rules, project guidelines, and company processes.
Bills of Materials & Drawings: Develop, modify, and verify bills of materials and drawings for parts and assemblies, ensuring they meet customer requirements and supply chain needs.
Design Testing & Validation: Assist in testing and validating designs and prototypes in the lab, analysing results, and participating in customer Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). Provide technical solutions for any issues and share reports with the internal team (with support if needed).
Collaboration & Documentation: Collaborate with commercial and contract teams to review and clarify specifications, propose improvements, and update design documentation. Create documents like operation manuals, instructions, and commissioning guides.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme.
- Employee Share Ownership Programme.
- Pension scheme and generous life assurance.
- 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
- Holiday buy and sell programme.
- Flexible working arrangements (role dependent).
- Hybrid working arrangements (role dependent).
- Access to health and wellbeing support.
- Volunteering opportunities.
- Access to employee discounts (including fitness, shopping, and dining).
- Access to the Open Talent Market Portal (includes internal job opportunities, mentors, and global projects).
- Access to the Learning Portal (supports continuous learning with a range of content).
Who are Schneider Electric?
Schneider’s purpose is to create impact by empowering everyone to make the most of their energy and resources, bridging progress with sustainability. At Schneider, they call this Life Is On.
Their mission is to be the trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency. As a global leader in industrial technology, Schneider provides integrated solutions that help businesses grow, using digital tools to improve efficiency and create value for their customers.
With over 150,000 employees and more than a million partners in over 100 countries, they stay close to their customers and communities. Schneider embraces diversity and inclusion, guided by their purpose of building a sustainable future for all.
Please Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and roles may close early once filled. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.