Apprentice Motion Control Engineer

Key duties for the role are as follows:

Develop motion control solutions based on customer requirements. Liaise with customers to understand and develop applications. Design electrical control systems and write PLC programs based on a written specification. Test and commission control systems. Provide technical support to customers over the phone or via remote services. Support the sales team with technical product knowledge. Provide technical support to the manufacturing staff. The role will include a significant customer facing element. 

Training:
The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard. Qualifications include the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. All college attendance will be at Colchester Institute at our Colchester Campus one day per week.

Training Outcome:

The candidate will choose a specific department based on personal preference, competence, and company need.  Within the chosen department the candidate will gain further specific training to enable them to progress to a higher level in this role.  If required there will be the offer to enrol on further academic training.  Whilst we hope that our candidate remains at Micromech for the long term the experience and knowledge gained is higher transferrable throughout the motion control and automation industry.

Employer Description:
Micromech is a leading supplier and manufacturer of motion control and automation solutions. We offer a wide range of specialist products, both mechanical and electrical. These products are either globally sourced, or manufactured internally. We work within industrial sectors including medical, simulation, food and beverage, aerospace and defence, and many more. Micromech operates from our site based in Braintree, Essex, with most of our 23 members of staff working from this location. We have consistently grown our business over the last ten years with a turnover of approx. £8 million.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 08:30am - 4:30pm. Fridays 08:30am - 12:30pm. With a 30 minute flexible lunch break each day.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Initiative