Established PCB manufacturer Newbury Electronics has appointed two new apprentices to join its expanding work force. Callam Sharpe and Matthew Wooldridge have already joined the company and will receive comprehensive training across all aspects of electronic assembly and the manufacturing process
Philip King, managing director, Newbury Electronics, said; “There is currently a growing demand for not only good quality PCBs and PCB assemblies but for the skilled engineers required to develop and produce this valuable components. We are delighted that both Callam and Matthew have chosen to start their electrical engineering careers here in their home town.”
Newbury Electronics Production Manager, Pawel Scibak explained more about the type of work they will be undertaking in their apprenticeship. “We aim to give them a grasp of the basics during the first few months and it will then take a couple of years for them to really acquire all the skills needed to become a fully qualified electronics production engineer.
This includes understanding and being able carry out highly skilled soldering, programming the computer-controlled machines that are now an integral part of our processes as well as elements such as quality control, and the identification and handling of these high valuable but often extremely small electronic components.” To find out more about the different processes involved check out the company’s You Tube page where there are a number of informative videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3XC-XLL9NG-tPNsgUlAFQ
Both apprentices have a proven interest in computing and technology in addition to the necessary qualifications in maths and English. Prior to joining Newbury Electronics, Callam was serving as a special constable with Thames Valley Police. Matthew has just completed his studies at Newbury College and is a keen guitarist and song writer.
