Engineering Project Specialist - 12 month FTC

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About Us

Ocado Technology’s Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) teams are at the cutting-edge of our technology engineering business. From the design and manufacture of the most state-of-the-art products in the business, to their delivery into our multi-million pound Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs) across the globe, our bespoke electrical and mechanical development projects are pushing the boundaries of innovation and automation.

Imagine some of the challenges of developing an ultra high throughput system that is the size of 4 football pitches. Or the challenges of tolerance, scale, static and dynamic loads, manufacturing and rapid deployment for systems of this scale. Think of the challenges of developing a system with all of these requirements that must be “fit and forget” over a 20 year period of 24/7 use. And then imagine achieving all of this within a system that must remain safe and operational after an earthquake.

If you like challenges, and are looking to work on innovative solutions to problems that have never been solved within a fast paced, exciting organisation, then we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

PLM is used to manage all the product defining data assets throughout the life of a part in terms of its configuration from. This is managed through a PLM system that connects applications and tools that manage the datasets that are either product defining or part data across all of these different configuration states.

All processes required to create the PLM system are connected through a Digital Thread closed loop between physical and digital domains, transforming how products are engineered, manufactured, serviced & retired. 

The Digital thread seeks to create a single source of truth by following  a single set of related data as it weaves in and out of business processes and functions to enable continuity and accessibility.

What you will be doing 

PLM is used to manage all the product defining data assets throughout the life of a part in terms of its configuration from. This is managed through a PLM system that connects applications and tools that manage the datasets that are either product defining or part data across all of these different configuration states.

All processes required to create the PLM system are connected through a Digital Thread closed loop between physical and digital domains, transforming how products are engineered, manufactured, serviced & retired. 

The Digital thread seeks to create a single source of truth by following  a single set of related data as it weaves in and out of business processes and functions to enable continuity and accessibility.

About you

The primary skills essential for this role are aligned to the engineering competency craft model with further skills that may be desired.

Essential

• Knowledge of hardware development and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of engineering design change processes.
• Appreciation of digital hardware design tools (3D CAD, Electronics CAD, Simulation tools).
• Process & detail orientated and disciplined in applying defined processes and standards.
• The ability to work within a team on multiple projects, to defined schedules.
• Able to work in a fast paced, changing environment.

What we offer you

Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we’ve ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. We regularly review our benefits to ensure we are supporting our employees appropriately.

• 30 days ‘working from anywhere in the world’ policy 
• Wellbeing support through dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase)
• Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%)
• Generous Private Medical Insurance (within the first month of joining!)
• Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary) 
• 22 weeks paid maternity/primary parent leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete) 
• Train Ticket loan (interest-free)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free shuttle bus to and from Hatfield Train Station to the Hatfield offices 
• Free shuttle bus to and from Welwyn Garden City Train Station to the Welwyn Garden City offices
• Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Buy as You Earn share schemes
• 15% discount on Ocado.com and free delivery for all employees (within the first month of joining!