Control Systems Junior Development Engineer Apprentice Blyth, North East England, England
Job description
Are you passionate about technology, engineering, and problem-solving? Are you ready to kick-start your career in the exciting world of control systems? We are seeking ambitious and driven individuals to join our team as Controls & Design Engineer Apprentice based in our Blyth test facility.
As a Controls & Design Engineer Apprentice, you will embark on a comprehensive training program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this dynamic field. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you will gain hands-on experience working on cutting-edge projects, contributing to developing innovative control systems solutions.
What will you be doing?
The main focus of your role would be to support the development of control systems here at ORE Catapult. This includes hardware design, writing functional descriptions, developing control code, designing operator interfaces, and collecting test data for customer reports and fault finding, ideal for creative problem solvers.
You will be responsible for the delivery of Control Engineering processes, and procedures as well as maintaining and supporting control system equipment.
This role is focused on our systems giving you the opportunity to operate, repair and improve control systems to provide the best functionality we can offer.
What we offer
Learn from Experts: Our seasoned control systems engineers will mentor and guide you throughout your apprenticeship. You will have access to their wealth of knowledge, learning the best practices and latest techniques in the field.
Real-World Projects: From day one, you will be involved in real-world projects, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and test control systems for various industries. This hands-on experience will accelerate your learning and allow you to make a tangible impact.
Continuous Growth: We believe in investing in our apprentices' growth. You will have access to training and professional development opportunities, enabling you to expand your skill set and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in control systems engineering.
Career Pathway: Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to join our team as a Control Systems Development Engineer. This is just the beginning of an exciting and rewarding career with numerous advancement opportunities.
What You’ll Need
- Basic knowledge of the renewable energy industry.
- A minimum of five 9-4 grade GCSEs, including English and Maths, as well as some Level 3 qualifications in relevant subjects. Your Level 3 qualifications could be AS-levels, a BTEC National or a Level 3 NVQ
- Willing to undertake a Level 5 apprenticeship and qualifications
- Good understanding of office-based equipment and software packages.
- Able to demonstrate initiative.
- Must demonstrate a strong work ethic.
- Good team player.
- Motivated, encouraging and enthusiastic
Assessment Day
As part of our selection process, you may be invited to attend an assessment centre day so that we can get to know you a little better and show you how our business operates.
To be able to attend this you must be available on 19th July 2023
