Overview

Position Title: Medical Device Development Engineering Apprentice

Company: AstraZeneca

Location: Cardiff, UK

Job Description:

This Apprenticeship is designed to build the engineers of the future who will be responsible for medical devices that are used to deliver medications to a wide range of patients. Engineering apprentices play a hugely important role at AstraZeneca, supporting the development of our new products while also maintaining products already on the market. This role will provide experience in a broad range of areas working with various diverse functions across AZ sites globally allowing candidates to develop technical as well as developing leadership/interpersonal relationship skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out feasibility assessments of potential designs
  • Use of rapid prototyping to generate prototypes
  • Introducing new products to the market
  • Analysing data to identify any improvements or design changes
  • Use of software to support design and analysis i.e. CAD, FEA, CFD etc
  • Designing and running usability studies to assess user interactions
  • Assessing risk related to design, use and manufacture of products
  • Carrying out mechanical testing of devices
  • Initiating and managing design changes to currently marketed devices
  • Carrying out investigations to determine root causes
  • Selection and introduction of manufacturing processes
  • Working with suppliers to deliver discreet work packages
  • device lab maintenance/ownership
  • Improve working practices to increase efficiency and quality of output

Requirements:

  • Enthusiastic individuals who are keen to learn and with a genuine curiosity
  • Innovative/ creative thinker
  • Able to act independently but also to work and contribute in a team environment
  • Good organisational skills with an excellent attention to detail
  • The ability to work on multiple tasks and understanding how to prioritise
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive and rational approach to problem solving.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines.