Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprentice Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprentice within Engineering

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL
, mainly onsite with some flexible hybrid working

See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

As one of our Bentley apprentices, you will combine practical experience with classroom learning to achieve an Electrical Engineering degree (Level
6). You will play a significant part in our business as we continue on this exciting journey to deliver extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the‑art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

• Work with experts who will support your professional and personal development
• Be welcomed into our Early Careers Network
• Spend 20% of your time learning with an external training provider and 80% of your time gaining hands on experience
• Opportunity to have placements and further rotations around the business
• Have the opportunity to take part in community‑focussed initiatives, Social Committees and Bentley’s Inclusivity Networks

Working within the Energy & Thermal Systems Department, you will have exposure to the best luxury cars in the world, whilst working alongside and being mentored by Automotive engineering professionals. You will gain invaluable experience collaborating with different business areas and ensuring the highest quality system functionality for our customers.

• Working in collaboration with the engineers to develop, integrate and validate power and energy systems components for future combustion, PHEV and BEV vehicle projects, ranging from 12V to High Voltage systems,
• Work with engineers to support test planning, preparation and test activities (rig and vehicle), including the instrumentation of vehicles,
• Development of test rigs to improve the efficiency of software validation prior to vehicle testing,
• Collaborate with other areas of the business, participating in cross‑functional problem solving for pre‑series and current model production issues,
• Work with technical managers to develop the application of technological innovations, to support future projects,
• The opportunity to travel globally.

The Energy and Thermal Systems Department is responsible for developing a range of energy control and storage systems across our range of combustion and electrified vehicle projects. Systems within the department include HV storage, HV charging, DCDC conversion, Traction Inverters and Thermal Management, together with energy management systems. The successful candidate will be coached and mentored by technical experts gaining invaluable skills and experience in a fast‑paced environment.

T here are two training providers available, please see entry requirements below

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above
• 112 UCAS tariff points.
• Applicants must also hold GCSE grades in Maths, English and additional STEM subject at grades C (or
  4) or above.
• Disciplines studied post GCSE must include any of Engineering or relevant STEM subjects (Physics recommended).
• In addition to the required entry tariff, applicants must have also achieved an A level in Maths at Grade
  
  B.
• T Levels:
  At the moment we don’t accept T levels (this is subject to constant review by the University).

For more information on the Training provider please

The successful Candidate will exhibit:

As an Apprentice you will have access to the following benefits:

• A salary of £24,929
• Hybrid working options
• Optional car lease scheme with access to VW group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi)
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

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