Engineering Technician Apprentice
Husco provides individuals the opportunity to pursue a career within a fast-paced, industry leading and entrepreneurial organization. Engineering Technicians work closely with our Design team to support innovative new designs and customer applications, switching gears quickly to build prototypes and execute diagnostic tests as needed.
Role
- Understanding of Hydraulic Principles and Husco Products
- Becomes familiar with hydraulic circuit types and has a working knowledge of Open Center and Closed Center valves
- Develops understanding of Load Sense and Pressure Compensated variants and basic electrical circuits
- Able to review and understand hydraulic schematics and blueprints
- Data Collection, Analysis of Performance, and Presentation of data
- Analyse, test, troubleshoot and repair new or existing hardware, software, vehicle, electronic or manufacturing designs or processes
- Perform testing with attention to detail to assure safety for themselves and people adjacent to the area
- Cognisant of valve performance as tests progress to efficiently spot and evaluate product performance issues before moving on to subsequent testing
- Has an understanding of data being collected and maintain test setups to assure resolution and accuracy
- Maintain accurate records of testing performed
- Prepare formal technical reports and basic data reduction/analysis
- Present data clearly in formats as specified by the work order originator
- Can communicate effectively with Engineering
- On and offsite customer machine evaluations
- Operation and testing of customer supplied vehicles
- Aware of surroundings and external conditions to assure safety for themselves and people adjacent to machinery
- Has fabrication skills allowing for modification of hydraulic circuits and installation of prototype valving
- Familiar with the use and maintenance of portable data acquisition equipment
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner when interfacing with customers
- Build & Test Design Prototypes
- Work closely with Design Engineers to perform the following tasks: read blue prints, check drawings, assemble specified prototypes, order experimental parts, complete tolerance stacks, understand testing needs, set-up and execute required testing, and record accurate test data
Troubleshoot & Debug Prototype Assembly & Test Failures - Take a hands-on problem-solving approach for prototype assembly and test complications
- This requires solid understanding of full product design, strong knowledge of testing techniques, and ability to determine root cause of failure
- Design & Build Test Fixtures
- Design and build special test fixtures and processes to meet engineering needs and specifications
Training
Training will be delivered through day release training at Riverside College, with additional on-the-job training and off-job training within the workplace.
The successful candidate will achieve:
- An employer approved Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification
- Upon completion of an apprenticeship, the successful candidate can continue to develop experience and competence as an Engineering Technician
- Further career routes, with additonal qualifications, can include Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering or Quality
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 4.45pm, Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm - with 30 minute unpaid break per day.
- Expected Duration
- 42 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 7th June 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 2nd September 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
About the Employer
Husco
Husco is a privately-owned company specializing in high performance hydraulic and electro-mechanical components. We have over 75 years of experience designing and manufacturing components for Automotive and Off-Highway applications, and we pride ourselves on our collaborative relationships with our customers.
- Company
- Husco
- Location
- 6 Rivington Road, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,500.00
- Posted
- Company
- Husco
- Location
- 6 Rivington Road, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,500.00
- Posted