Signify

Job Title

Degree Apprenticeship Opportunity - Electronics Compliance Engineer

Job Description

We’re looking for an Apprentice Electronics Compliance Engineer to join our Hardware R&D Team in Cambridge, UK.

This is a fabulous opportunity for both females and males, so don't hesitate to put yourself forward. You will be greeted by our warm and friendly team who are there to support you in your application. We want you to feel comfortable and to be able to tell your friends what a friendly and welcoming experience you had.

Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career whilst working and studying in a global organization.

Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) is the world leader in lighting and we’re constantly ahead of the curve. Signify is one of the few companies in the world to achieve carbon neutrality and we want to double that impact by 2025!

This Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to experience from day one what is like to be an integral part of our team in fast paced working environment. Don`t worry about your technical capabilities, you will learn about all technical aspects of our hardware products and learn about relevant regulatory requirements and test processes covering radio, EMC and safety aspects.

As an Apprentice Electronics Compliance Engineer, you will quickly start to work with our hardware products and learn about relevant regulatory requirements and test processes covering radio, EMC and safety aspects. Your activities will include pre-compliance testing, reviewing and researching design information, preparing formal documentation, preparing product samples, supporting formal compliance testing and performing some hardware design verification testing. You will develop an understanding of regulatory compliance for different regions of the world. You will work closely with the Hardware Development team, and will also work with Product Management and our global Sales teams.

At Telensa /Signify UK & Ireland we work hard, we have fun and we make sure that we celebrate our successes. This is a great opportunity for someone who is eager to learn and would like to start a career in a Global Leading Company. If you enjoy people and you like working within a team, you will enjoy this role very much. You will have the opportunity of gaining an apprenticeship qualification up to degree level with this role if you choose so.

What you’ll do

During your 3 year apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Take our lighting control nodes and base station products through the full compliance campaign for different regions of the world.
• Work with third party test houses.
• Work with the development team to create test plans for new features.
• Review schematics and research safety critical component data.
• Review test reports and complete Technical Construction File (TCF) and Declaration of Compliance (DoC) documentation.
• Assist with managing the inventory of test samples, test equipment and associated documentation.
• Deliver to an agreed schedule.
• Learn new technologies relevant to the projects.
• Assist with design verification testing of new products.

Your qualifications, experience and interests

• A-level Physics preferred (or equivalent).
• Good GCSEs in Maths and English language essential.
• Good communication skills and self-confidence.
• An interest in electronics and radio technology.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to learn new information and concepts quickly.
• Full driving license (or learning).
• Aged 18 plus.
• Resident in England.
• The position is office-based in Pampisford, Cambridge.

What you’ll get in return

• Annual salary from £20.500 and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• An annual bonus.
• Various Flexible Benefits.
• Qualification opportunity with external provider at no cost to you.
• Extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as a personalized learning platform, free training and coaching.
• Opportunity to buy Signify products with discount.
• Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment.
• Opportunity to meet and work with other apprentices, interns, and graduates.
• Friendly, supportive, inclusive workplace where you will be valued and cared for. 

What happens once you complete the apprenticeship?

After successful completion of your 3 year apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent role at Telensa/Signify having successfully demonstrated the appropriate skills and behavior for effective performance. There are also opportunities to continue learning to gain further external qualifications in addition to the many learning opportunities within Telensa/Signify.

What we promise

Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.

See #SignifyLife through the eyes of our employees!

If this advert excites you, please apply now as we are seeking applications.