Test Engineer Apprentice

About the Role

• Manage incoming inspection and metrology activities to ensure component conformity with engineering drawings while maintaining safety. • Define and continuously improve standard inspection protocols per applicable standards. • Optimize inspection methodologies using best available techniques and tools. • Support production and quality engineers by verifying part conformity during quality issues using component metrology. • Manage calibration program for all measurement equipment in the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸inspection management
• ▸protocol development
• ▸method optimization
• ▸part verification
• ▸calibration management

What You Bring

The Test Engineer Apprentice role is based on‑site in Scarborough and is part of Schneider Electric’s UK Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship Programme, offering a £21,000 annual salary. As a Test Engineer you will safeguard product quality throughout manufacturing and delivery, following Quality Management guidelines, conducting measurements, diagnostics, and contingency planning. Candidates must have a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 including maths, English and a science subject, plus either a Level 3 Engineering apprenticeship or 90 credits of a Level 3 BTEC. No prior experience is required, but a demonstrable interest in engineering through school or hobbies is essential. Essential attributes include a genuine interest in engineering, efficiency, accuracy, teamwork, strong communication and literacy, high motivation, reliability, flexibility and good attendance. Desirable traits are PC literacy with Microsoft Office and an aptitude for practical science or engineering. • Perform equipment system qualification, including Gage R&R studies. • Demonstrate interest in an engineering discipline and work efficiently and accurately. • Exhibit strong teamwork, communication, and literacy skills. • Be PC literate with Microsoft Office (desirable). • Possess aptitude for practical science or engineering skills (desirable).

Requirements

• ▸gage r&r
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸gcses
• ▸btec
• ▸teamwork
• ▸communication

Benefits

The apprenticeship combines practical on‑the‑job training delivered by Schneider Electric with protected off‑the‑job training provided by an approved training provider. Apprentices spend at least 20 % of their working week (average six hours) on classroom‑style learning, while receiving mentorship, induction, wellbeing support and regular performance reviews. Schneider Electric does not provide visa sponsorship for this apprenticeship, and certain visa types may be ineligible for apprenticeship funding under current government rules. The role offers a competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme, employee share ownership, pension and life assurance, 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays, a holiday‑buy programme, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, employee discounts, and access to career and learning portals. • Work 37.5 hours weekly, Monday‑Thursday 07:55‑16:25, Friday 07:55‑13:25, including off‑the‑job training time. • Receive on‑the‑job training, comprehensive induction, mentoring, wellbeing support, and performance reviews. • Competitive salary £21,000 plus bonus, employee share ownership, pension, life assurance, 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, holiday buy, flexible/hybrid working, health & wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, employee discounts, career hub and learning portal access.

Work Environment

Onsite