Rewards and Benefits on Offer; * 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, increasing to 27 days after one complete calendar year. * Sick Pay, dependent on length of service. * Employee Assistance Program. * Life assurance, including death in service. * Employer contributory Pension. * Income Protection. MTrec’s New Opportunity; MTrec are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing and engineering client, based in Newton Aycliffe, who are looking to recruit a new Trainee Controls Engineer to their international organisation. You will be responsible for specifying, managing and undertaking hardware, software and safety installations on new equipment. The Job You’ll Do; * Design and commission software and associated hardware on new cells or in in existing lines * Carry out testing of machine safety and related control systems * Manage and progress suppliers against a project timeline * Oversee and plan onsite installations and manage external contractors * Chair meetings and engage and negotiate with internal customers in order to form agreements * Maintain and update facility standards using lessons learned from previous experience * Ensure KPI targets are met on newly installed and existing assembly equipment * Support the Process Development Leader in the progressing and completion of project related tasks * Guide assembly facility suppliers in the design of controls, safety and electrical systems and ensure standards are followed About You; * HNC in Mechatronics or a related discipline * A good understanding of automation, electrical and fluid power systems * Good Understanding of functional machine safety equipment and safety grading requirements * Experience in modifying machine control elements, electrical design and communication protocols * Capable of researching technology information to suit the specific task with minimal guidance * The ability to plan and manage one’s own time and responsibilities with minimal supervision * The ability to modify automated software sequences * A good knowledge of designing production facilities in the aspects of controls, electrical and safety * An understanding of chassis assembly processes * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with all departments and suppliers * Ability to mange external suppliers and contractors