Automotive Electronic & Electrical Engineering Degree Apprentice
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Company: AUTO MOTOR EXCELLENCE
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Location: Harlow, CM20 2HU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000048755
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Application Deadline Date: 25/08/2026
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Start Date: 28/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, typically 8.00am - 5.00pm (workshop hours). University attendance and 20% off-the-job study time are built directly into this schedule. Occasional Saturday morning workshop work may be required.
Brief Description
Get your hands dirty in a busy workshop while studying towards a debt-free BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Hertfordshire. You will work hands-on diagnosing high-voltage EV / hybrid systems, wiring, and electronics across modern vehicles alongside experienced engineers. Apply now!
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship and graduating with a BEng (Hons) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, a permanent position within AutoNet VIP will be available for a high-performing apprentice.
As AutoNet VIP expands its specialist engineering capabilities across electric, hybrid, and high-performance vehicles, clear career progression routes include:
- Lead EV & High-Voltage Systems Engineer: Taking full ownership of complex electrical diagnostics, high-voltage battery repairs, powertrain overhauls, and power electronics across electric and hybrid platforms
- Vehicle Electronics & Telematics Specialist: Leading on advanced ECU programming, network communications (CAN / LIN bus protocols), sensor integration, and modern connected vehicle architectures
- Workshop Technical Lead / Engineering Manager: Overseeing workshop operations, managing high-voltage safety standards and quality assurance, designing repair workflows, and mentoring the next cohort of engineering apprentices
- Automotive Systems & Diagnostics Developer: Applying circuit design and software tools to develop bespoke workshop test rigs, custom wiring looms, and diagnostic solutions for specialised vehicles
- Professional Registration: Full academic qualification and practical engineering evidence to achieve Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), with a structured pathway towards Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Vacancy Detail
- Hands-on electrical diagnostics: Work directly on the workshop floor using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and advanced scan tools to diagnose wiring faults, sensor failures, and electronic issues across petrol, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles
- High-voltage and EV systems support: Get hands-on with electrified powertrains - supporting physical inspections, testing, and repairs on high-voltage battery packs, electric drive motors, onboard chargers, and regenerative braking systems
- Wiring repairs and loom assembly: Read automotive circuit diagrams and get your hands dirty stripping, crimping, soldering, and repairing vehicle wiring harnesses, connectors, and control units
- Component dismantling and testing: Physically remove, dismantle, bench-test, and refit electronic modules, relays, alternators, starter motors, and electromechanical actuators
- Root-cause investigation: Approach vehicle faults with a hands-on engineering mindset - measuring live circuit signals, running functional tests, and discovering why an electrical component failed instead of just swapping parts
- ECU programming and software calibration: Connect manufacturer diagnostic software to real vehicles to perform ECU updates, code new control modules, and calibrate electronic driver-assistance sensors
- Practical workshop improvement: Work alongside workshop technicians on practical engineering projects to improve electrical diagnostic workflows, build custom testing rigs, and refine workshop tooling
- Workshop safety and documentation: Strictly follow high-voltage workshop safety rules and isolate electrical systems safely while keeping clear, detailed digital repair logs and test records
Other Information
Residency and Visa Eligibility Requirements:
UK Residency Criteria: Non-UK / EEA nationals without Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) must have been ordinarily and lawfully resident in the UK for at least the full 3 years prior to the programme start date.
Visa Validity Duration: Due to statutory apprenticeship funding rules, applicants on a time-limited visa must hold a valid visa / leave to remain covering the entire duration of the apprenticeship programme plus a minimum buffer (at least 3 months post-completion / End-Point Assessment).
Right to Work: Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK and cannot be sponsored on a Student Visa (Tier 4) or standard Skilled Worker visa for this apprenticeship.