Employee Spotlight for Apprenticeship Week
This year’s theme for Apprenticeship Week is 'Skills For Life' and we wanted to share the learning journey and life skills of one of our apprentices at Energy Solutions.
Meet Thomas Knowles, one of our talented apprentices currently learning Manufacturing Engineering.
Tom excelled in mathematics and related subjects and his interest in engineering grew. He was motivated by the importance of engineers and the value of engineering in industries.
As one of a team of Engineers, Tom's typical day consists of designing electrical parts using CAD software, problem-solving, attending project meetings, and setting up BOMs (a bill of materials). Once a week, he attends university to work on his degree course.
The level 6 Manufacturing Engineering apprenticeship lasts 3.5 to 4 years and consists of a degree followed by an End-Point Assessment (EPA). Now in his third year, we asked Tom if he had any advice for anyone wishing to pursue a career in engineering.
"The workload can be challenging, balancing projects at work and modules at university simultaneously can be a lot to manage. If engineering is the right path for you, then a good ability in Maths will be needed. I would also suggest familiarising yourself with computers and software, as modern engineering involves various software tools.
You’ll develop important vital skills. So far, I’ve gained an understanding of electrical systems/components, proficiency in CAD software, and knowledge of how to apply my ideas. I also enjoy collaborating with my fellow engineers.”
We asked Tom to sum up the best bits so far on his apprenticeship and what he hopes to achieve:
“The highlights of this apprenticeship have been creating a robot arm, designing a project for NATO, and working on a project for the military.
Energy Solutions has been very supportive, providing me with all the necessary skills to carry out my role through work shadowing and engineering knowledge.
I aim to continue improving my understanding and knowledge as an electrical engineer."
About Us
Manufactured In the UK
We design and manufacture a wide range of products in our factory in the UK. We have invested in state of the art cable processing machines to allow us to automate many aspects of our production, guaranteeing quality and consistency. Our engineering department use advanced mechanical and electrical design tools to drive this process, and we use computerised testing machines to speed up loom construction and validation. We also have in-house facilities to laser cut and engrave control panels, along with 3D printing for prototyping components. None of this manufacturing would be possible without a skilled team of staff, with years of experience in complex builds.
Partners
We work with leading international manufacturers and distribute their products in order to supply our customers with a complete electrical power, monitoring and control solution. We work with some of the biggest names in each market sector and have established ourselves as a key supplier bringing new ideas and technical updates on a continual basis.
Support
During your project, Energy Solutions will be with you every step of the way, from initial consultation to final implementation. Our engineering team will provide comprehensive drawing packages, both 2D and 3D as appropriate, and will assist during commissioning phases. Post-project, our service team will take over to provide ongoing support in the field.
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