Electrical Engineering Apprentice

Core Tasks and Responsibilities

You will work under the guidance of a dedicated Mentor and experienced engineers to complete the following:

Diagnostics and Technical Evaluation

Identify faults in high-voltage and low-voltage vehicle systems using diagnostic tools and schematics Analyse sensor and actuator outputs to determine root causes of faults  Use modelling techniques to simulate system behaviour before and after repairs 

Repair and Testing

Support the design, test, and implementation of solutions for electrical faults and component failures  Assist in repair or replacement of ECUs, battery packs, wiring harnesses, and embedded systems with oversight 

Design and Development

Contribute to the electronic system redesign or modification for enhanced performance or safety Participate in the evaluation of real-time systems and embedded software within vehicles  

Project Support and Documentation

Maintain accurate job cards, fault logs, and customer handover notes to a professional engineering standard  Support project and design planning activities, including sustainability and ethical considerations 

Collaboration and Communication

Take part in regular team briefings and technical reviews, communicating effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues Work closely with technicians and customer service advisors to ensure smooth project delivery and customer satisfaction

Learning and Development

Participate in reflective learning practices and maintain a portfolio of workplace experience for end-point assessment  Use engineering software tools (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, CAD) to support university assignments and workshop tasks

Training:

You will be required on campus for teaching days.

Day release delivery with two block release weeks every semester.​
Teaching over Semester A (Sept to Jan) and B (Jan to May) with online touchpoints in Semester C.​

Training Outcome:

The broad-based skills acquired during this course will equip you to enter a wide range of electrical and electronics sectors.  Our previous graduates have found employment in medical electronics, power generation and distribution industries, communications, avionics and automotive electronics, with many successfully moving into management positions within a few years. Many others decide to stay at the University and extend their engineering education to a postgraduate level.

Employer Description:
In The Beginning... Starting out standard maintenance such as oil changes and tire repair, AutoNetVip transitioned to a full service body shop over time. In the late 90's a new wing was added for body work including custom paint jobs. Already certified in many areas, we are still growing fast! ...Still Running We have a proud history of excellent work and customers service. We have remained loyal in serving our community and, in return, have been recognized through the years by our township, state, and local business organizations. Through our success, we have also been able to give back to our community through donating and volunteering with many local charities.

Working Hours :
Workshop hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (some flexibility may be offered to support university commitments).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Critical thinking,Fault-finding ability,Diagnostic skills,Interest in EV, hybrid system