We have an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice to join our Engineering Solutions team in Slough. Our Gas Seals Application Engineering team evaluate compressor applications from Major Global customers. They are responsible for understanding and interpreting the customer requirements and then helping our customers identify the correct technical solution for their particular application. As an Apprentice you will be involved in supporting the application engineering team, working directly with international sales teams and other senior engineers. You will gain a good understanding of gas compression and gas seal design principles, as well as core engineering analysis techniques including CAD design, FEA analysis and basic engineering calculation techniques. During this 4 year programme you will be rotated through and learn from our Innovation and Technology team. This role is based from our headquarters within Slough working Monday to Friday normal office hours.
- Education: You will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship which will be delivered one day a week on campus by our training partner: The University of Hertfordshire. If you successfully complete your Apprenticeship, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering.
- Learning Opportunities: Gain practical engineering and testing skills
- Rotations: You will have the opportunity to rotate into our Technology and Innovation team
- Mentorship: Learn from and interact with our innovation & engineering teams
- Professional Development: Develop professional skills such as writing, communication, time management, and teamwork.
- Impactful Work: Have the opportunity to give back to our local community and charity partners
- Full training will be given so you will be able to:
- Perform Dry Gas Seal selection from our standard catalogue
- Perform engineering calculations relating to dry gas seals and other technologies
- Conduct a simple FEA analysis utilizing our Ansys software
- Communicate effectively with a global audience of internal stakeholders
- Serve as a technical expert to our sales teams.
- Manage key projects from conception through to completion. Ensuring key milestones are hit and project delivers objectives on time and within cost
5 GCSEs. Grade 5 or above to include English and Maths - UCAS Points: 120-128. A minimum of three A-Levels at grade B or above, including a maths-based subject and a science, technology or engineering subject or
- An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at DM level or above. CTECs and T-Levels also considered or EAL Diploma in an engineering-based subject at D (Distinction) level
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Mechanical Engineering Apprentice in Slough employer: Smiths Group plc.
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