Apprentice Automation and Controls Engineering Technician

Duties

• Setup of a wide range of hardware and software found on industrial networks and control systems including, but not limited to PLC's, Robots, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, variable speed drives, soft-starters, energy monitoring equipment, instrumentation, safety systems and servo drives. 
• Program a wide range of hardware using a range of software tools on control systems including, but not limited to PLC's, Robots, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, variable speed drives, soft-starters, energy monitoring equipment, instrumentation, safety systems and servo drives.
• Develop or modify automation and control system programs using a variety of different programming tools, languages and techniques.
• Test and validate automation and control systems to ensure that they are safe, functional and satisfy the requirements of a system specification, complying with national and/or international standards.
• Support and maintain the integration of electrical/electronic safety devices within an automation & control system.
• Install, support and maintain devices linked to and across Industrial Networking infrastructures including configuration and programming duties to ensure that the flow of data across these devices is maintained.
• Provide effective fault escalation support to first line service personnel that lead to successful return to operation of automation and control systems.
• Supervise, manage, or oversee activities such as installation of automation and control equipment and industrial networks.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade B/5 and above (Essential)