Degree Apprentice

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Company Overview: Teledyne Qioptiq Designs and Manufactures Market Leading Optronic solutions for Defense & Aerospace applications. Key markets include Head-Up Displays for Commercial Airliners, Helmet Mounted Displays for 4th & 5th Generation Fast Jet Platforms, Night Vision for the Dismounted Soldier, and Advanced Electro-Optics for Airborne, Maritime and Vehicle Platforms. Qioptiq has a world-renowned reputation for the highest standards of business integrity, customer service, product quality and cutting-edge innovation.

An exciting new opportunity has opened at the North Wales site for 4 Degree Apprentices to join the Engineering Department. The primary target areas for these apprenticeships are Electronic Design, Technical Programme Management and Manufacturing Engineering but the apprenticeships are not limited to these areas if the candidate shows interest in, and aptitude for, the other areas within the department during their apprenticeship. This is an excellent opportunity to work with our world-renowned engineering team and learn the skills required for a successful career within our business.

The benefits of a Degree Apprenticeship:

• Learn and Earn – continue your learning beyond College/School, studying towards a degree in Engineering whilst not paying a penny in tuition fees
• Join a community of highly skilled professionals who will help you on your learning journey
• Stay at the forefront of innovation by joining a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, high-performance, market-driven photonic solutions to meet the illumination, optronics, detection and optical technology needs of global customers
• Employee benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts at hundreds of retailers using our Reward Gateway platform, salary sacrifice pension, holiday purchase and so much more!
• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays and half day Fridays – 12pm finish!

Proposed course: Engineering Discipline; to be discussed with candidate on application/offer

Job Outline: We are seeking highly self-motivated, creative and hard-working candidates. In these roles the candidates will be responsible for completing an Engineering Degree and an internal training plan alongside day-to-day tasks within the work environment. The candidate’s responsibilities will increase as their knowledge and understanding develops but could include the following:

• Working within a multi-disciplinary design team to develop new products and processes
• Driving the ‘New Product Introduction’ process for a design through to completion
• Presenting technical or programme information to both internal and external audiences
• Providing technical support to other areas of the business
• Implementing new product designs into production, including training out of information and processes

Qualifications Required: It is essential that all applicants have a high level of general education and must have, or expect to receive, a minimum of 2 x B grades at A-Level or equivalent (excluding General Studies). The role will require proficiency with Mathematics and Physics, so it is essential that at least one of the A-levels are in Mathematics and/or Physics. You should also hold GSCE (or equivalent) qualifications in Mathematics and Science at grade 6 or above, and English at grade 5 or above. Applications will also be considered from candidates who have completed, or part-completed, a relevant engineering degree course. Please provide details of modules completed, along with results.

Personal Specification: The ideal candidate should have the following experience and attributes:

• A desire to continue learning to at least Degree level
• Strong attention to detail, good inter-personal skills and excellent communication skills
• Experience of Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent time management - ability to complete external qualifications whilst working full-time
• Driving Licence
• Good problem-solving skills

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.