AI Engineer Apprentice
Role overview
This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing, technology-driven manufacturer at the forefront of advanced battery systems. As our AI Engineering Apprentice, you will help shape the future of how ABT operates embedding AI into real production environments, engineering workflows, customer delivery processes, and the systems that underpin our global operations.
The role combines a degree-level apprenticeship with hands-on work implementing AI automation across the business. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, HR, Project Management, and Commercial teams to design, build, and deploy practical AI solutions that accelerate how ABT works. You will help us automate manual tasks, connect AI agents to our CRM and ERP systems, strengthen customer interactions with data-driven “proof packages,” and explore new AI-enabled capabilities that strengthen our position as a UK leader in custom battery technology.
This role is ideal for someone who is already experimenting with LLMs, automation tools, workflow builders, or API-driven AI agents and wants to turn that passion into a world-class career.
Responsibilities
- check_circle Build and deploy automations that reduce manual workload across the business (e.g., engineering reporting, quality checks, customer updates, goods-in documentation, production forecasting).
- check_circle Create AI workflows that integrate with our CRM and ERP systems (including IFS Cloud), enabling smarter insights, rapid data retrieval, and improved traceability.
- check_circle Maintain AI agents that support internal teams, including text-analysis bots, report generators, and knowledge-retrieval tools.
- check_circle Clean, structure, and analyse company data to support decision-making.
- check_circle Produce “proof packages” for customers data-driven documents that showcase validation results, quality records, traceability, and technical strength.
- check_circle Build dashboards and visual analytics tools that help teams understand trends, risks, and opportunities in real time.
- check_circle Collaborate with Engineering to trial AI in simulation, predictive modelling, test scheduling, and component analysis.
- check_circle Work with the Quality team to automate FAI checks, SPC monitoring, supplier performance analysis, and NCR triage.
- check_circle Assist Production with digital work instructions, anomaly detection, and AI-supported training materials.
- check_circle Contribute to long-term AI architecture decisions choosing tools, shaping governance, and ensuring safe/auditable AI use.
- check_circle Support cybersecurity, compliance, and data-handling standards within AI workflows.
- check_circle Help ABT prepare for next-generation technologies such as autonomous testing, generative engineering tools, and vision-enabled defect capture.
- check_circle Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- check_circle Curiosity and passion for AI, automation, and how technology can improve real-world systems.
- check_circle Familiarity with Python, no-code automation platforms, API integrations, or LLM-based tools (OpenAI, Claude, etc.).
- check_circle Comfortable working with datasets, spreadsheets, or basic data pipelines.
- check_circle Excellent communication skills able to explain complex ideas simply.
- check_circle High attention to detail and ownership of tasks from start to finish.
- check_circle Experience building AI workflows, chat-based agents, or automation scripts.
- check_circle Understanding of ERPs or CRMs (IFS, Salesforce, HubSpot, Monday.com, etc.).
- check_circle Knowledge of manufacturing, engineering, or electronics (not essential but beneficial).
- check_circle Proactive, creative, and self-driven.
- check_circle Naturally curious eager to test ideas, learn fast, and iterate.
- check_circle Collaborative comfortable working across multiple departments.
- check_circle Committed to high standards, accuracy, and professionalism.
- check_circle Two A-levels in one or more similar subject plus B in A-Level maths.
- check_circle Two A-levels in one or more similar subject plus 2-years work experience in tech.
- check_circle Level 4 or 5 apprenticeship in a similar technical subject.**
- check_circle International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in a similar subject.
- check_circle 3+ years in a similar subject-related role.
- check_circle A first degree in a numerate discipline (but excluding Computer Science as not fundable).
Benefits
- check_circle 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- check_circle Pension scheme.
- check_circle Early finish Friday.
- check_circle Canteen
About the company
Alexander Battery Technologies (ABT) is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in custom lithium-ion battery packs for OEMs across sectors including e-mobility, medical devices, robotics, tools, and industrial equipment. With over 40 years of experience, ABT provides end-to-end services—from design and prototyping to testing, certification, and high-volume production—delivering more than 15 million battery products worldwide.