Failure Analysis Lab Apprentice

Kick - Start your Engineering Career with our Failure Analysis Apprenticeship.

Ready to start a career where you get hands on, solve real technical problems, and learn from engineers who investigate why semiconductor devices fail?

We’re bringing 1 new Apprentice into our Failure Analysis team, and you could be the one!

You’ll be working towards your Level 3 or higher Apprenticeship, gaining real experience in our specialist laboratory while getting paid and studying one day a week. If you’re curious, practical, and enjoy understanding how things work (and why they sometimes don’t) this is your chance.

What You Will Do

• Learn new skills through structured on the job training with support from an experienced internal semiconductor engineering mentor.
• Work within our specialist Failure Analysis laboratory supporting investigations on semiconductor devices and electronic components.
• Maintain accurate logbooks and training notes throughout your apprenticeship.
• By following all safety requirements and procedures you will learn how to work in a safe laboratory environment.
• Collaborate effectively within a team as well as work independently with support from our engineering semiconductor engineering mentors.
• Learn to follow engineering procedures, analysis techniques, and technical specifications.
• Gain experience using advanced laboratory equipment such as X-Ray tools, CSAM tools, electron microscopes, electrical test equipment, and sample preparation tools.
• Support engineers in identifying the root cause of device and packaged failures.
• Attend college, study, and successfully pass all required modules.
• Complete relevant NVQs with support from our onsite training provider.

What You Will Need

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A–C / 4–9) including Maths, English and a Science
• Further education in a science or engineering subject (A Level, BTEC, NVQ) is an advantage but not essential
• Applicants must be 18 years old by March 2026
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivation and a logical approach to problem‑solving
• Willingness to be flexible with working hours

Working Hours

This role begins as a 39‑hour week while training (4 days on site and 1 day in college). As your experience grows, you will also gain exposure by working alongside other engineers from other departments.