Job ID: 190785
Design Apprentice
Siemens Rail Automation | Chippenham
Siemens are recruiting for a number of Design Apprenticeship
positions within Siemens Rail Automation based in various sites
across the UK.
Siemens Rail Automation is the market leader in train control,
both here in the UK but also globally where it provides services
to the world’s blue chip rail networks. Its extensive portfolio of
“technology leading” products have provided solutions for many
different types of railway systems across the world, from densely
used metros to high speed networks.
What are my responsibilities?
 At the end of your three year apprenticeship programme you
will have a nationally recognized apprenticeship that is
approved by Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)
and will fast track you towards Engineering Technician
professional registration. The programme is designed to give
you a thorough understanding of modern railway signalling
design by achieving a nationally recognised railway signalling
design license through the Institute of Railway Signalling
Engineers (IRSE).
 As an Apprentice Signalling Design Engineer you will spend
the first year of the three year programme building the
knowledge and skills you need. This will be done through a
blend of college study and work based learning. You will
spend the first 6 months at Swindon College and then back
on the job at our local office. The following two years you will
spend more time in the design function under the
management of the Design Manager to build on your design
competences.
 By contributing to our major projects, under mentorship, you
will achieve the required competences. Responsible for the
time and quality design performance of allocated project
activities. You will also be involved in testing and validation of
products and systems. Your learning on the programme will
enable you to assist in the planning and implementation of
signalling activities, and the production of associated
documentation as well as being responsible for the design
data, its accuracy and integrity.
What do I need to qualify for this job?
Essential:

4 GCSE (or equivalent) grades in Maths (B or above) ,
English and Science (C or above)

Good communications skills

Computer literate

An ability and willingness to learn
Desirable:

Some interest / knowledge or railway signalling

Able to communicate and work effectively within a
dynamic team environment

Passion for engineering
What else do I need to know?
The Signalling Design Apprenticeship will ensure have future
Signalling Design Engineers who can maintain technical
standards in all aspects of signalling design work and will be
in direct support of the delivery of a number of Siemens Rail
Automation’s Train Control projects. This will include
activities associated with train-borne and track-side
equipment, signalling control and interlocking / line-side
signalling. This will also be involved in project planning
activities and the resolution of design issues and validation
activities.
Throughout the programme you will attend and successfully
complete all training courses on the training programme to
help build your experience, and you will complete an ONC in
Electrical and Electronic Engineering which working towards
an IRSE Signalling Designer License.
Contact
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