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Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)

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Information about Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)

Designing and developing electronic circuits, devices and systems for a range of industries.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
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  Knowledge

  • Understanding of basic electrical theory
  • Knowledge of the method of operation of basic semiconductors and passive components including their most common uses. Also the basic formulas used in their application
  • Understanding of design of both analogue and digital circuits and the basic design rules for mixed analogue and digital circuit boards
  • Comprehension of the fundamentals of structured software design
  • Understanding key aspects of the employer’s business and product applications – against a template to be generated by the employer

  Skills

  • Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level
  • Utilise modern CAD technology to implement circuit design with understanding of considerations for heat dissipation, electrical interference and other industry specific considerations affecting layout
  • Write and document structured code to comply with industry norms and to allow others to understand and subsequently maintain/modify the code
  • Utilise modelling techniques for circuit design, embedded software development and thermal management
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of design for market, design for manufacturability, design for testability and design for maintainability
  • Ability to develop a test plan for a product that they have developed
  • Ability to explain the process by which a product is introduced into production, including what aspects are discussed at what stage and with whom and how development gateways work
  • Ability to develop a basic project plan including resource planning, time planning, use of contingencies etc. Also techniques for predicting pinch points and strategies for timescale recovery
  • Awareness of international standards and compliance requirements for the products designed by the employer. Ability to discuss the differences between legislative and non-legislative requirements
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of basic business fundamentals including costs, overheads, gross margin, net margin, profit, and cash
  • Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of basic health and safety principles both in the general workplace and specific to electronic circuit design

  Behaviours

  • Self-starter, organised thinker. Works safely and effectively without close supervision
  • Confident in oral, written and electronic methods. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholder
  • Exhibits leadership behaviour and qualities. Demonstrable ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Committed to personal learning and development
  • Enjoys problem solving. Able to demonstrate practical capabilities in their professional role.
  • Accepts responsibility for own work and that of others
  • Exercises responsibilities in an ethical manner and respects and complies with company rules and guidelines. Able to commit to beliefs, goals, and standards of their employer and the wider industry and its professional standards
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Engineering and manufacturing
• Qualification level: 6; Equal to degree
• Course duration: 36 months
• Maximum funding: £27,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
  • Hardware engineer
  • software engineer
  • systems engineer

View more information about Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.