IGBT Engineering Apprentice

DYNEX SEMICONDUCTOR LTD

Dynex Semiconductor Ltd have been manufacturing semiconductor products for over 60 years; providing IGBT, Bipolar, Power Assembly and Electric Vehicle System products to customers across the world. As a business, we constantly strive to grow and develop as a leading, independent manufacturer of high power and high-reliability electronic components.

In order to develop as a leading, independent manufacturer, we strongly believe in bringing new talent into our business. In order to do this, we have an annual Apprenticeship Programme which has been running successfully for a number of years.

Our Apprentice programme gives the unique opportunity to join us across different areas of our business and undertake nationally recognised qualifications and workplace training whilst working in a challenging and exciting industry.

Dynex offers a 3-4 year Apprenticeship Programme with a dedicated mentor. With guidance, support and help from your line manager and experienced colleagues. You will be able to demonstrate the skills learnt at college and how to apply them in the workplace. Combining one day per week studying at a local training provider and working at Dynex the remainder of week, you will learn the skills you need to become fully qualified in your chosen field and begin your career with a solid foundation of experience behind you. You’ll also earn a competitive wage while you are studying!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the IGBT Operations Manager, you will work as part of a small team who will support you as you learn about IGBT Engineering and the daily activities that a Technician / Engineer undertakes. As you settle into your role you will support the team as well as take on individual projects and tasks.

Your Apprenticeship will include:

• 50% of your time will be spent with the testing engineering team and 50% of your time will be spent with process engineering team.
• You will be focussing specifically on our IGBT Products from the start of the process to the finished product before it goes out to the customer.
• You will have the opportunity to work on individual and team set projects, focussed on continuous improvement for i.e. yield and / or processes.
• You will support with the development of processes and instructions i.e. Operator Instructions.

• You will spend time with our experienced Test Engineers, looking at reasons for failure, quality issues and yield issues using an array of test equipment in order to identify and report findings.
• You will also spend time with our experienced Process Engineers, reviewing our current processes and looking for ways to improve how we manufacture our IGBT products for our customers.
• There will be the opportunity to support and be involved in producing reports and providing feedback to the wider Dynex team regarding analysis and findings.
• During your Apprenticeship at Dynex, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience, putting in to practice what you learn at college.

ABOUT YOU

We will support and develop this individual throughout the Apprenticeship, therefore would suit someone who is keen to learn, inquisitive and a great team player.

To be considered for the opportunity you require:

• GCSEs x5 (Grades A to C or 4 or above) Preferred Math’s and Physics
• Engineering Enthusiast
• Experience working in a small team
• Inquisitive
• ‘Can do’ attitude
• A problem solver
• Have an eye for detail
• Analytical and technically minded.

Please note that, due to safety restrictions regarding working in the fabrication unit and high voltage electrical testing, applicants must be aged 18 or over, or be aged 18 by September 2023.

Some manual handling/lifting may be required

BENEFITS

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Shift Allowance (shift dependant – up to a maximum of 30%)
• Enhanced annual leave starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service up to 29 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Christmas closure
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life Assurance x 4 salary (if a member of the pension scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Generous sick pay scheme
• Private healthcare (grade specific)
• Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Apprenticeships and Scholarships
• Eye care vouchers
• Family Friendly Policies
• Flexible Working
• Flexible working hours (grade specific)
• Free On-site car parking
• Paid Professional memberships
• Support with relocation
• Visa Sponsorship
• Higher and further education sponsorship
• On the job and off the job training
• Annual recognition awards
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Suggestion Scheme
• Technology Scheme
• Cycle to Work/Bike Scheme
• Lifestyle benefits – shopping and eating out vouchers and discounts
• Long service benefits
• Retirement benefits

TO APPLY

If you’re looking for a challenging role within a Company that encourages progression and development, please take a look at our apprenticeship page for more information. Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and Covering Letter stating which apprenticeship you are applying for.

CONTACT US

Should you have a question in relation to this job opportunity, please contact the HR team on recruitment@dynexsemi.com and one of the team will come back to you.

Please no agencies.