Apprentice Engineer Review

Apprentice Electronics Engineer. My role involves developing and designing hardware, firmware and software solutions as well as building, testing and verifying electronic circuits. I have another apprentice who is in her 2nd year who I look after. I work within the Space Imaging division of my business.

Since working for e2v, I have gained a number of engineering based qualifications as well as completed training courses on industry recognised software packages such as Labview, Multisim and AutoCad. e2v has not only helped my develop technical skills, but also helped me to develop personal ones. e2v gave me the opportunity to live and work over 200 miles away from my home for 9 months at a separate site, giving me a different experience and not only developing my technical skills whilst there but also able to develop my personal skills too and be more responsible.

My apprenticeship is very enjoyable and my manager ensures the scheme is run to the best of its ability.

I feel like e2v keeps apprentices at the core of its business and really understands that they are a vital part of keeping the company moving forward.

My scheme is well organised and I know exactly what needs to be completed and what opportunities are available in each year of my scheme from the start.

I receive fair support from my training provider.

I receive very good support from my employer. There are many people here, both involved with the apprenticeship and not involved with the apprenticeship who are available to support me. I have an excellent mentor/team leader who is very confident in my ability and gives me a lot of responsibility, which I feel significantly aids my development.

My salary is ok. It has improved since I joined with the introduction of a new pay scale, however I still cannot afford to move out on my current salary.

There are some company events, such as charity bike ride with the company team I participated in recently.

Yes

I would recommend e2v to a friend because I have had such a positive experience within e2v and its apprenticeship. The apprenticeship has not only helped to develop my technical skills, but has also helped to develop me personally into a more mature person.

I would say that make sure you ask meaningful questions during the interview process, and always offer your point of view. If you don't have anything to add, just say that you feel everything has been covered or try a build upon something already said.