- Thomas Edison

Thursday 23rd October 10.00am - 12.45pm

Gain an insight into many of the diverse roles employed at Paignton supporting Oclaro Technology’s world class laser communication products. Many different Engineering and non-Engineering specialisms, one of which may appeal to your career plans. We look forward to receiving your questions at the presentations, and have time from 2pm to meet with anyone that would like engage with us further. The more engagement we receive from you, the more satisfied we are that we’ve helped you ‘engineer your future’.

‘Where do you fit in’ and ‘Engineering in more detail’

1. OCLARO

Eltek Semiconductors are manufacturers of electronic components used on Aircraft, Ships, & Spacecraft. These sessions will link the skills required for the engineering of Eltek’s components to the educational components you will need for a career in Engineering.

‘Component Engineering’

2. ELTEK SEMICONDUCTORS LTD

Hymid manufacture high-spec plastic mouldings for the medical, electronics, instrumentation and personal safety markets.‘Eggs Marks The Spot’ is a hands-on challenge. Working in a small team, you will use your problem solving and creative engineering skills against the clock, with materials provided. Then you’ll get to test your invention alongside all the other teams, at the our Eggstravagant Champions Final, where the winning team shall be presented with a prize.

‘Eggs Marks The Spot’

3. HYMID

These sessions offer you the opportunity to interact with and talk to local business professionals about the manufacturing technology industry. This is your chance to ask questions and gain insight. Below is information about the businesses that are here today and the sessions they are delivering.

Learn how to programme a robot and complete a given course within budget limitations.

‘Robot Course’

4. CENTRAX

Mobile phones, space shuttles and the cash point at Sainsbury’s … what do they all have in common? If you already know the answer to this question or you would like to find out more, attend one of Spirent’s sessions.Watch a video, find out how Spirent’s test equipment and solutions fit into the Navigation and Positioning industry, talk to a Spirent representative, quiz a Spirent Engineer and then if you feel inspired, take on Spirent’s Scintillating Superstar Challenge.

‘Scintillating Superstar Challenge’

5. SPIRENT

Torquay Boys Grammar School (TBGS) - Convection Currents and Solar Chimneys At The Big Bang Fair South West 2014 the team from TBGS were successful with their excellent project and were nominated to go forward to the UK Finals in March 2015 at Birmingham NEC. They will be demonstrating their project today and are here to tell you about their experience of the Big Bang!

The Big Bang team will also be available to answer your questions and you can have a go at our Mind Boggling Interactive Puzzle!

‘The Big Bang South West – National Science and Engineering Competition Drop-In’

6. EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP SOUTH WEST (EBP)

Please note that entry for these sessions are on a first come, first serve basis. We advise you to arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the start of your chosen sessions.

I attended the 2012 MTI event and found it extremely useful and interesting. While at the event I managed to talk to professional engineers from many industrial backgrounds and got multiple contacts for potential work experience. In early 2013 I wrote to 4 companies who I had contacts for from MTI and got 3 responses, all offering a week of work experience at the respective company. I accepted 2 of the offers from Oclaro and Valeport. I really enjoyed both weeks and learnt a lot about both companies. Both MTI and my Sixth Form teachers influenced my degree choice, I am studying MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with an Industrial Year at the University of Birmingham.

- James Bishop, former Torquay Boy’s Grammar School pupil

All sessions will be held in the Gallery upstairs from the main exhibition.