HMK Automation & Drives has recently appointed Ashley Wiggins as a Graduate Engineer. Ashley’s role at HMK involves such tasks as technical support for customers, contract checking, writing PLC software, site visits to service a machine or commissioning of an existing machine and customer software training.
After studying Mathematics, Further Pure Mathematics, Physics and Computing to A Level at Bury College, Ashley has recently completed a 4 year degree in MEng/BEng Mechatronic and Robotics at Leeds University.
Ashley comments: “I was initially attracted to this role because of its similarities with my interests and university course. I enjoy programming and control engineering and so this role seemed ideal for me. The large scope of industries and projects involved was also a deciding factor in choosing this graduate position. The work is challenging and very interesting with everyday presenting something new. The support from the team at HMK has been fantastic.”
Everyone at HMK would like to wish Ashley the best of luck in his new role.

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