About The Role
Join us on an exciting journey by becoming part of our outstanding Automation Apprentice Development Programme. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience about PLCs, SCADA/HMI communicators. You will take on various challenges and opportunities, including new product development, new test processes, application programming interfaces, and machine learning.
What You’ll Be Doing
Automated Testing
Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate assigned engineering work. Produce and comment on agreed contract documentation and User Requirement Specification.
PLC – Scada/HMI
Design and implement HMI interfaces to ensure intuitive and user‑friendly operation. Develop and execute PLC and SCADA programs for Siemens and Allen Bradley systems, following FDS documents.
Collaborate with Engineering Teams
Work alongside engineers to identify system improvement opportunities and suggest possible variations.
Sales and Customer Support
Provide support to our sales teams and internal/external customers. Liaise with new and existing customers/staff through various communication methods in response to their queries.
API Integration
Understand APIs and integrate them with control systems and applications as directed by Senior Engineers. Configure APIs to facilitate real‑time data exchange for remote monitoring and analysis.
Machine Learning
Acquire foundational knowledge of machine learning concepts, algorithms, and their applications in automation and control systems. Train and develop test standards for predictive analytics and process optimisation.
Networking
Gain hands‑on experience in various network connections, utilising physical and software layers to ensure reliable communication between control systems and devices. Understand network protocols such as DDE, Suitelink, and CRM.
Support Documentation Efforts
Produce clear and detailed records of flow charts, CAD drawings, test manuals, site test manuals, and operation manuals, in compliance with standards. Ensure all approved documents are correctly recorded to the project and issued to the customer for their record.
Qualification
What You Need
- You will have achieved at least 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English language, at grade 4 (C) or above.
- Completed A Levels, BTEC or equivalent in Computer Science, Design, Automation, or a related field.
- Computer literacy: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) – must.
- Certification towards Python, Java, C/C++ or SQL would be advantageous.
Skills/Interest
- Logical thinking, willingness to self‑learn and research, and a creative approach to problem solving.
- Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions.
- Ability to work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas.
- Familiarity with flow charts, CAD drawings and image processing.
- Must be well organised and methodical.
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