Hardware Apprentice

Job Responsibilities

Drafting of system interconnect drawings using data provided by project engineers. Support the design of 3D mechanical parts and creation of 2D drawings of those parts. Support the creation of Bills-of-Materials for mechanical parts and cabling in simulator systems. Interface with Spirent's Operations and Purchasing departments and external suppliers to assist with co-ordination of product builds and supply of materials. Work closely with Spirent's hardware development team. Produce clear documentation where required. Attend an approved BTEC/Diploma course for one day per week.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience 5 GCSEs minimum grade C including Maths and English or equivalent. General Excellent interpersonal communication including willingness to ask for help when needed and ability to work with other departments. Team player with ability and desire to learn. Resourceful and adaptive to new situations. Determination to see tasks through to conclusion. A genuine interest in mechanical design and, ideally electronics and PCB design, demonstratable by extracurricular activities. An innovative approach to creating solutions for electro-mechanical designs. Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, e.g. CNC machining, sheet-metal, casting & moulding. Technical Experience Understanding of the basics of engineering mechanical design. Knowledge or experience in the use of CAD design tools, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks would be an advantage.

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