About this role
What You Will Do
- Learn new skills through structured on‑the‑job training with support from an experienced internal mentor
- Complete rotations across different manufacturing areas to develop a broad technical skillset
- 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 environment
- Collaborate effectively within a team as well as work independently with support from our engineering mentors
- Learn to follow engineering procedures and specifications
- Attend college, study, and successfully pass all required modules
- Complete relevant NVQs with support from our on‑site 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 September 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 to working on one of our shift patterns that support our 24/7 operation.
Other facts
About Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.
Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.
It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] assistance.
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What you'll do
- The apprentice will learn new skills through structured on-the-job training supported by a mentor, completing rotations across manufacturing areas to build a broad technical skillset. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate logbooks, following all safety requirements, and attending college to pass required modules and complete relevant NVQs.
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