Controls Systems Engineer Apprentice

Summary

With a keen demonstrable interest in engineering, manufacturing process and systems. You will attend University on a blended basis, this consist of online, day release and work-based learning. Over the 4-year scheme you will achieve a BEng (Hons) in Professional Engineering degree.

Wage: £18,475 a year
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Training course: Control systems engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7.20am - 4.10pm. Friday, 7.20am - 2.10pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 4 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Working within our Manufacturing Engineering Team a control systems engineer is a multi-skilled role specialising in engineering systems that are used to monitor and control manufacturing or process operations. You’ll be working across a range of equipment such as Programmable Logic Controllers, Human Machine Interfaces, Robots and Industrial Networks in discreet or process manufacturing environments.

The use of physical tools, software tools and test or diagnostic instruments, are fundamental to carrying out tasks associated with designing, testing, building, installing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintaining or servicing of control systems and any associated equipment.

Where you’ll work

Croston Road

Farington Moss

Leyland

PR26 6LZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Your training course

Control systems engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Translate conceptual designs or technical specifications into operational process control systems.
Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and fishbone diagrams.
Select the best method for collating and conveying complex information using a range of data sources and supporting documentation.
Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic diagrams, project plans, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data and or developmental or test evidence.
Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as safety, quality, cost and performance criteria. Apply techniques and processes for project or programme management including escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements including supporting safety risk assessments and mitigating any risks identified within the control systems environment.
Identify resources required to complete control system projects, project tasks or programmes of work, with consideration to factors such as cost, quality, safety, security, environmental impact as applicable to the activity.
Create a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
Demonstrate leadership when undertaking control system engineering activities such as system design, integration, operational simulation, installation, testing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintenance of control systems.
Ensure that all instrumentation has been correctly configured and calibrated before use.
Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities such as improving safety, quality, technology solutions, operational processes, training and development, equipment performance or cost key performance indicators (KPIs).
Perform checks on control systems documentation to ensure it meets organisational compliance and traceability requirements. Report any non-conformances using the appropriate processes and procedures.
Interpret key performance indicators and utilise improvement techniques or processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness such as lean or six sigma.
Translate conceptual designs or technical specifications into operational process control systems.
Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and fishbone diagrams.
Select the best method for collating and conveying complex information using a range of data sources and supporting documentation.
Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic diagrams, project plans, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data and or developmental or test evidence.
Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as safety, quality, cost and performance criteria. Apply techniques and processes for project or programme management including escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements including supporting safety risk assessments and mitigating any risks identified within the control systems environment.
Identify resources required to complete control system projects, project tasks or programmes of work, with consideration to factors such as cost, quality, safety, security, environmental impact as applicable to the activity.
Create a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
Demonstrate leadership when undertaking control system engineering activities such as system design, integration, operational simulation, installation, testing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintenance of control systems.
Ensure that all instrumentation has been correctly configured and calibrated before use.
Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities such as improving safety, quality, technology solutions, operational processes, training and development, equipment performance or cost key performance indicators (KPIs).
Perform checks on control systems documentation to ensure it meets organisational compliance and traceability requirements. Report any non-conformances using the appropriate processes and procedures.
Interpret key performance indicators and utilise improvement techniques or processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness such as lean or six sigma.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

Leyland Trucks is the UK’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturing business, producing full range of multi award-winning DAF trucks – the XG+, XG, XF, XD and XB. The DAF XB is also designed by a team of expert engineers at Leyland Trucks. The impressive range of vehicles ensures DAF has reigned as the UK market leader for almost 30 years. DAF and Leyland Trucks are at the forefront of technology – driving forward electrification, autonomous vehicles and cutting edge technology. Leyland Trucks is owned by American company PACCAR, offering global opportunities in a world-class technology business.

Company benefits

33 days of holiday Defined contribution Master Trust pension scheme, provided by Aviva. Medical Support Scheme, including dental, optical and outpatient provision. Cycle to Work Scheme Career & Personal development in a global organisation.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Progress into the Manufacturing Engineering Team

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEYLAND TRUCKS LTD

Ellie Coxhead

ellie.coxhead@leyland-trucks.co.uk

01772 625 716

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303286.

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