Digital Support Services Placement with Nexperia
By joining the Information Technology team here at Nexperia Manchester you will quickly learn about the different functions within IT that are vital to our 24-7 operation. The IT Team on site support 500+ office staff or virtual workers in many vital departments but also support the day to day running of IT systems in our fab. There are a huge range of complex semiconductor manufacturing tools running on various systems that you could gain exposure to by helping ensure our production is always uninterrupted.
Location: Bramhall Moor Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, United Kingdom, SK7 5BJ.
About the placement
The IT team on site work in various areas including, web development, application support, data analysis, IT engineering, IT support, equipment installation, Network Engineering and much more.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to learn about how information technology helps us work on a 24-7 basis to produce over 13,000 wafers each week!
What our IT – T-Level Student will need
We are looking for a passionate and driven individual with a desire to learn but to also share your fresh ideas with our on site IT team. To be successful in this placement you will require the below interests and skills.
- An interest in learning about IT within a busy Research, development and manufacturing environment
- Great Microsoft office skills
- Analytical thinking skills
- Ability work in a team
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to be self-driven
- Hard working and reliable
About the business
Nexperia is a high-tech global research, development, and manufacturing company with over 14,00 employees worldwide, working together to create power management products for a sustainable future. We specialise in various types of semiconductors (more commonly known as microchips) for use in digital consumer products, industrial applications, or the automotive market.
These products include devices you use every day including the latest smartphones, smart wearables, hairdryers, washing machines and much more. In fact, we produce over 100 billion devices each year which is nearly 10% of the global market share. Many of our products are also used in the everchanging automotive market with a focus on electric vehicles, enabling us to help the UK work towards Net Zero targets.
About the T Level – Digital Support Services
During the 2-year programme, students will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of digital occupations.
This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in digital infrastructure and support. Career options might include becoming an infrastructure technician or a role in IT support.
All students will develop a general understanding of digital:
- how digital technologies impact business and market environment
- the ethical and moral implications of digital technology
- using data in software design
- using digital technologies to analyse and solve problems
- digital environments, including physical, virtual and cloud environments
- legal and regulatory obligations relating to digital technologies
- the privacy and confidentiality of personal data
- the technical, physical and human aspects of internet security
- planning digital projects
- testing software, hardware and data
- digital tools for project management and collaboration
They will also learn about topics specific to digital support services, including:
- roles within the digital support services sector
- communication in digital support services
- fault analysis and problem resolution
This T Level course is currently on offer in Greater Manchester at:
- Bolton College
- Bury College
- The Manchester College
- Oldham College
- Stockport College
- Trafford College
This placement may not be available with all colleges or providers. Please speak to your college or provider for more information about which placements may be available to you.
