Staff Spotlight: Lucas Evans

Meet Lucas Evans; Lucas initially joined Philtronics as an apprentice in June 2021 and is now a fully qualified Electrical Engineer. During his time at Philtronics, Lucas has solidified his position within the company and with the team due to his ability to learn quickly and solve problems efficiently.

Let's learn more about Lucas, his role, and how his apprenticeship helped him build a life-long career in the manufacturing sector.

Q. What does your role involve? What does a typical day look like? 

A. As part of my role as an Electrical Engineer, there's a wide variety of different tasks that I could carry out on a day-to-day basis. For example, I could either be programming the surface mount technology (SMT) machines or even running them, or I could be inspecting any of the looms or the printed circuit boards (PCBs) that get built in-house, just to name a few responsibilities!

Q. What kind of important decisions do you have to make in your role? 

A. As with any role, I often encounter challenges I need to find practical solutions for. In my time at Philtronics, I've learnt how to solve problems quickly; issues might arise when designing jobs or operating machinery. I must consider all the possible solutions and decide which course of action to take to achieve the best results for the client.

Q. How did you become interested in this field? 

A. I became interested in electronics during my studies in school, and I decided to pursue a full-time career in the discipline. My motivation compelled me to develop the skills necessary for the field, and during the process, I enjoyed learning about all aspects of electrical engineering. This afforded me the opportunity to join the Philtronics team as an apprentice, and now, as a full-time employee, I continue to develop my skills and knowledge.

Q. What makes Philtronics a good company to work for? 

A. The culture here at Philtronics is fantastic; it's a very enjoyable working environment, and the various team members are great to work alongside. I also like that I learn something new every day, which means no two days are the same as I complete different tasks and take on other challenges.

Q. How did Philtronics help you grow in your role? 

A. When I started my apprenticeship in 2021, the team taught me all the essential elements of electrical engineering before I went into college, so I began my course with a solid understanding of electrical engineering, which really demonstrated my knowledge, and they also put me on tasks necessary for me to complete my coursework.

Q. What sets Philtronics apart from others in the industry? 

A. As I mentioned, there's a good work ethic and sense of teamwork at Philtronics, and this positive environment helps get everyone's daily tasks done quicker and to an excellent standard. And like I said, everything is done in-house from start to finish, so any problems we encounter, we can rectify them quickly. Not every company in the sector can do this to our standards and timelines.



Q. Any advice for those looking to move into a similar role or career path? 

A. Make sure you're willing to learn new skills and be aware that every day will be different. You will encounter new challenges, but as long as you know how to work in a team, it's easy to meet them head-on, especially at Philtronics.

If you've enjoyed hearing about Lucas' journey with Philtronics, read more of our Staff Spotlights.