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Apprenticeship

Electro-mechanical engineer

Level
6
Degree level
Length
5 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Solve real-world problems using a combination of mechanical and electrical engineering expertise.

What you'd do

Design electro-mechanical systems and select appropriate components
Build, integrate, and test prototype electro-mechanical assemblies
Programme and commission PLC or motion control systems
Diagnose and repair faults in combined electrical and mechanical equipment
Use CAD software to produce and update engineering drawings
Conduct design reviews and present technical solutions to engineering teams
Write technical reports, test procedures, and maintenance documentation

What you'd learn

Mechanical engineering principles: stress analysis, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics
Electrical systems: power electronics, motors, drives, and control circuits
Control systems engineering and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
CAD and simulation tools for electro-mechanical system design
Condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and reliability engineering
Systems integration, testing, and commissioning of complex equipment
Engineering project management, standards compliance, and technical documentation
Ready to look for a place?
See live Electro-mechanical engineer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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