Microchip Technology Inc.
Year 4 Technician/Engineering Apprentice
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Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
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Job Description
You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of either mechanical and electrical engineering or a combination of the two, primarily through training and day release at NDTGA College, Cwmbran in the final year apprenticeship programme, and through onsite placements.
Your apprenticeship will last for one year to enable completion of the four-year programme, during which time you will rotate around the wide range of engineering teams across our business. Day release to attend at college to achieve Technical Certificate Level 3 Diploma and NVQ Level 3 as a minimum.
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Subject to aspiration, performance, and business requirement, you will progress onto HNC/D and will have the opportunity to apply for a bachelor’s degree post-apprenticeship.
You will undertake a series of objective training placements in different departments working on initial design all the way through to manufacture and distribution. These may include:
- Product Design – combining knowledge of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to create innovative new products
- Process/Manufacturing Engineering – develop and work on new or existing process technology, aiding NPI (new product introduction), R&D + front line production support.
- Quality Assurance – engage in complex problem-solving and implementing rigorous actions to improve our production lines.
- New Product Introduction – manage, design, and implementation of new products utilizing existing and new CAD techniques.
- Facilities and Equipment Engineering – investigating and fixing equipment-related issues and looking into preventative maintenance.
Where applicable, you may also experience business functions outside of Engineering, such as Finance, Planning, Supply Chain Management in order to gain a full understanding of our business.
Regular time for self-reflection and review, and one-to-ones with your manager will be in place. You will also be able to access, and utilize, our comprehensive Microchip Learning Centre training courses and materials. This will support you to regularly review your strengths and areas for development, and for two-way feedback.
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As an apprentice, in your final year, you will also:
- Support and be a part of the Microchip Apprentice Community
- Support STEM at Microchip, especially with local educational institutions
- Participate in thriving work community + events
- And more!
Requirements/Qualifications
Personal Specification
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs, achieved or predicted, A*-C or 9 – 4, including English, Maths, and Science
- Strong desire to learn and develop, using open thinking; able to easily adapt to new ways of working
- An evident interest in engineering as a subject
- Experience of engineering activities are advantageous but not necessary. This may include:
- Hobbies or voluntary work
- Previous work experience
- Engineering related school subjects
- Good IT skills - A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is sufficient
- Ideally able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, e.g., through part-time employment and/or voluntary activities
Things We Look for in an Apprentice
- Can-do attitude and approach
- Support others and get involved
- Be a team player
- Open to new things/adaptable
- Proactive and able to use your initiative
- Able to prioritize your time to achieve results
- Inquisitive to learn and understand
- Can deal with ambiguity – able to make insights from different information and work on different projects
- Understand, and consider, the impact on the end customer
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Note to Recruitment Agencies
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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