Product Development Technician Apprenticeship

The Basildon engineering team at CNH are focussed on the assembly, maintenance and validation testing of pre-production prototype tractors undergoing development processes. Daily working activities will include but are not limited to:

General prototype workshop activities including the construction, reworking and maintenance of our development tractors Discovery and diagnosis of faults, functional problems and durability issues both mechanically and electrically Following of test procedures, engineering drawings and electrical schematics Building of test rigs for component and structural durability testing. Use of machining and fabrication facilities in order to make functional components to specification, modifications or test fixtures Use of PC based diagnostic equipment for programming and configuring of development tractors Track testing and shakedown of development tractors (depending on age and driving license status) Functional performance testing of all tractor systems

 

Training:

Full Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at Level 3.

4 days working with the employer and 1 day at college, Luckyn Lane Campus, Basildon.

Training Outcome:

The skills learned throughout this apprenticeship are very much valued by us. Our intention is for us to retain these skills and the candidate at the end of the apprenticeship as a fully-fledged product development technician however this will be in line with business needs at that time and so is not guaranteed.

Employer Description:
CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company that sustainably advances the noble work of agriculture and construction workers. The Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its core Brands.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience