About TDK-Lambda

TDK-Lambda UK Ltd is a successful and long established design and manufacturing company of standard and configurable AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies situated on the pleasant North Devon Coast. We are entering an exciting period of change and expansion with ambitious plans for the manufacturing facility.

An exciting position has arisen for two Electrical Engineering Apprentices working within TDK-Lambda Service Centre. The apprenticeship will involve working as part of a team to become proficient in the understanding of electrical/electronic circuits and manufacturing within the power electronics industry.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Investigating electrical/electronic defects
• Diagnosing electrical/electronic faults at a component level and completing fault reports
• Carrying out necessary repairs
• The validation and testing of Power Supply Units up to 15KW
• Working in tandem with various engineering disciplines throughout the facility.

The successful candidate will spend designated periods within various departments throughout the organisation to gain a thorough understanding of TDK design, test and manufacturing processes. Details of the training plan are available on request, Ilfracombe site visit also available prior to application.

The planned training schedule will enable the candidate to become established in electrical and electronic failure analysis with an excellent component level understanding of power supply topologies and ancillary circuits. Furthermore, as TDK-Lambda Service Centre is part of the wider Customer Systems technical support group, there will be the opportunity to be involved in customer site visits, system testing and troubleshooting.

Working week:                  

Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:30 & Fridays 07:30 – 12 noon

Course:                             

EAL L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering 

(Electronics) (day release at Petroc) 24 – 30 months

Skills required:                 

Computer literate, ability to work as part of a team, manage workload and prioritise tasks, able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Qualifications required:   

GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/5 or grade C (or above).   

GCSE Physics would be desirable but not essential

In return the company offers excellent conditions of employment, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays per annum, additional 1 days holiday at 10 years service and again at 15 years service, Company Sick Pay Scheme, free Life Assurance and Pension contributions above the statutory minimum (Employee 3.25%, Company 4.75%) and Flexi-time (1 hour either side of start and finish time).

Other benefits include a subsidised canteen, on-site parking, social club with free quarterly draw, subsidised gym membership/RAC cover, Cycle to work scheme and free electric car charging points.

How to apply: 
All applicants will be required to complete our Application Form and Medical and Right to Work Form. Please also submit an up-to-date CV. Once complete, you can send them directly to our HR department or drop them into our Reception.  Copies of GCSE Maths and English certificates must also be submitted with all applications or expected grades must be stated if not obtained yet.

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