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From PSW to PLC Professionals
Real Success Stories from ED Wartens Alumni
“Read how international graduates transformed their UK career prospects through ED Wartens’ hands-on PLC & SCADA training, expert mentorship, and job placement support.”
BBEMA KHAN
- Education: MSc Physics & MS Automation
- Experience: Fresher
- Visa Status: PSW (Needed Sponsorship)
- Sponsorship: YES
- JOB: Control System engineer
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Despite actively applying for jobs in the UK automation industry, BBEMA faced a lack of interview calls until May 2024. With no engineering background and the urgent need for visa sponsorship, securing a Engineering seemed like an uphill battle.
Solution: Wartens’ Professional Module
BBEMA enrolled in ED Wartens’ Professional Module, determined to transform her skills and career prospects.
What She Gained:
- Hands-on training in PLC Programming (Siemens S7-1200 )
- Practical knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.
- Expert guidance in resume building, interview preparation, and industry-specific mock interviews
Unique Support
ED Wartens offered comprehensive mentorship and sponsorship support, enabling her to focus on learning and job readiness.
Result
Within just 1 month of completing the course, BBEMA secured:
- 3 Interview Opportunities and many interview calls from leading automation companies.
- A job as a Control system engineer with sponsorship!
Ansaf Abdul Malik
- Education: MS Electrical Power and Energy
- Experience: 2+ Non Automation
- Visa Status: PSW (Needed Sponsorship)
- Sponsorship: No
- JOB: Automation Engineer
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Until April 2024, Ansaf had applied for numerous positions but received only a few interview calls. The main obstacle was the lack of hands-on technical expertise in industrial automation—a skill set highly valued by employers. His PSW visa status added another layer of pressure, as he needed to secure a relevant job that could eventually help him qualify for sponsorship.
The Turning Point — Wartens’ Professional Module
Determined to reshape his career, Ansaf joined Wartens’ Professional Module, a specialized training program designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements.
Through this program, Ansaf gained:
What he Gained:
- Hands-on training in PLC Programming (Siemens S7-1200 )
- Practical knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.
- Personalized support in resume building, interview preparation, and technical mock sessions The Result
Unique Support
ED Wartens’ hands-on training and personalized guidance helped Ansaf master real-world automation applications and confidently handle technical interviews.
Result
Within just 3 month of completing the course, ANSAF secured:
- Received 10+ interview calls from leading automation and maintenance firms.
- Successfully secured a position as an Automation Engineer, achieving his goal of moving into the automation industry.
This new role not only validated his technical expertise but also opened doors to visa sponsorship opportunities, a crucial milestone in his career growth.
The Impact
Wartens’ hands-on approach and expert mentorship empowered Ansaf to confidently handle real-world automation challenges. He is now thriving in his new role, applying his newly acquired automation skills to industrial systems—an inspiring example of how the right guidance and training can fuel a successful career transition.
Tessa Mathew
- Education: MS Electrical Engineering
- Experience: No Experience
- Visa Status: No Sponsorship Needed/ Depedent Visa
- Sponsorship: No
- JOB: PLC Programmer
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Despite her strong determination, Tessa faced significant challenges in her job search until April 2024. With no prior industry experience and major career breaks, she struggled to attract interview opportunities. Recognizing the need to enhance her profile and gain relevant skills, she focused on upskilling to improve her competitiveness in the job market.
Solution: Wartens’ Professional Module
Tessa enrolled in ED Wartens’ Professional Module, a comprehensive program crafted to equip individuals with the practical skills and confidence needed to enter the industrial automation field, even without prior experience.
What She Gained:
- Foundational to advanced training in PLC Programming (Siemens S7-1200), tailored for beginners with no prior exposure.
- Practical insights into SCADA systems, industrial networking, and communication protocols, giving her the technical fluency to compete with experienced candidates.
- One-on-one career coaching, including CV enhancement, interview preparation, and intensive mock interviews focused on remote and flexible job opportunities
Unique Support
Despite career breaks and no industry experience, Tessa aimed for a remote job near home. ED Wartens’ training, mentorship, and project-based learning helped her build technical skills and confidence, leading her to secure a remote role in industrial automation.
Result
Within just 3 month of completing the course, TESSA secured
- 10+ Interview Calls with automation and remote work-focused firms.
- Landed a remote role in industrial automation, overcoming career breaks and lack of experience.
Sachin Kumar Chinthala
- Education: MS in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: Fresher
- Visa Status: PSW (expiring March, applying for FLR after)
- Sponsorship: No
- JOB: Electrical Assembler
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Sachin faced a ticking clock with his PSW visa expiring soon and no prior industrial experience, making it difficult to secure a job in a short timeframe.
Solution: Wartens’ Professional Module
Sachin joined ED Wartens’ Professional Module, a program designed to deliver industry-relevant automation skills.
What he Gained:
- Hands-on training in PLC Programming (Siemens S7-1200 )
- Practical knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.
- Expert guidance in resume building, interview preparation, and industry-specific mock interviews
Unique Support
ED Wartens’ career advisors provided tailored guidance to help Sachin tackle the UK job market within his limited timeline.
Result
Within just 4 month of completing the course, SACHIN secured:
- Sachin joined Wartens' 3-month Professional Module to upskill and improve his career prospects.
- His employer agreed to support his visa transition to FLR, ensuring his career growth in the UK industrial sector.
Shahul Hameed Abdul Latheef
- Education: MS Automation
- Experience: Fresher
- Visa Status: PSW (Needed Sponsorship)
- Sponsorship: No
- JOB: Automation Engineer
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Shahul moved to the UK with an engineering background and high hopes but faced repeated job rejections. These constant setbacks led to declining confidence and uncertainty about his career path in the industry. Despite his qualifications, he struggled to break into the automation field and was unsure if he would ever find his place.
Solution: Wartens’ Professional Module
Shahul joined ED Wartens’ Professional Module, a program designed to deliver industry-relevant automation skills.
What he Gained:
- Hands-on training in PLC Programming (Siemens S7-1200 )
- Practical knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.
- Expert guidance in resume building, interview preparation, and industry-specific mock interviews.
Unique Support
ED Wartens’ career advisors provided tailored guidance to help Shahul tackle the UK job market within his limited timeline.
Result
His journey serves as an encouragement to others: with patience, persistence, and the right mentors, success is achievable.
- Shahul successfully landed a placement as an Automation Engineer.
- He now sees his new role not just as a job, but as evidence that persistence and the right guidance can transform one’s career story.
Prakash Vadar
- Education: BTech Mech
- Experience: 3+ Non Automation
- Visa Status: PSW (Needed Sponsorship)
- Sponsorship: No
- JOB: Project Engineer
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Despite holding a master’s degree in engineering, Prakash was stuck in unskilled jobs that didn’t reflect his talent or education. He went through a period of uncertainty and self-doubt, struggling to break into his desired field of automation.
Solution: Wartens’ Professional Module
Prakash joined ED Wartens’ Professional Module, a program designed to deliver industry-relevant automation skills.
What he Gained:
- Hands-on training in PLC Programming (Siemens S7-1200 )
- Practical knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.
- Expert guidance in resume building, interview preparation, and industry-specific mock interviews
Unique Support
ED Wartens’ career advisors provided tailored guidance to help Prakash tackle the UK job market within his limited timeline.
Result
From Survival to Success
- His perseverance paid off with two job offers, allowing him to choose a role aligned with his passion.
- He is now working as a Project Engineer, designing and delivering automation solutions—living his professional dream.
ANUSHKA SIVAN P V
- Education: BTech EEE
- Experience: Fresher
- Visa Status: YPS
- Sponsorship: Yes
- JOB: Design & Estimation Engineer
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Anushka had over two years of experience in a non-automation role, which did not align with the core requirements of UK automation jobs. Despite her technical background, she struggled to get interview calls or job offers in the automation field due to a lack of relevant hands-on experience.
Solution: Wartens’ Professional Module
Anushka joined ED Wartens’ Professional Module, a program designed to deliver industry-relevant automation skills.
What She Gained:
- Hands-on training in PLC Programming (Siemens S7-1200 )
- Practical knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.
- Expert guidance in resume building, interview preparation, and industry-specific mock interviews.
Unique Support
ED Wartens’ career advisors provided tailored guidance to help Anushka tackle the UK job market within her limited timeline.
Result
From Safety Engineer to Automation Specialist
- Anushka secured a UK-based role with visa sponsorship, successfully transitioning into the automation sector
- She landed a Design & Estimation Engineer position, leveraging both her prior experience and newly acquired automation skills.
Aadit Rani Thilak
- Education: BTech Mech
- Experience: Fresher in Automation ( 4+ Exp No Automation)
- Visa Status: PSW (Needed Sponsorship)
- Sponsorship: No
- JOB: Manufacturing Operator
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Aadith Rani Thilak, a Mechanical Engineering graduate, spent over 4 years in non-technical roles. Lacking hands-on experience in PLCs, HMI, and SCADA, he struggled to enter UK engineering jobs and was often overlooked despite his eagerness to grow.
Solution: Wartens’ Professional Module
Aadith joined the ED Wartens’ Professional Module—an intensive hands-on training program that bridges the gap between theory and practical automation knowledge.
What he Gained:
- PLC Programming expertise using Siemens S7-1200, with a focus on both Ladder Logic and Structured Text
- Real-time project work using HMI design tools and SCADA development with WinCC
- ED Wartens' career advisors provided tailored guidance to help Aadit tackle the UK job market within his limited timeline.
Unique Support
ED Wartens gave Aadith the exact platform he needed: hands-on training with real industrial automation hardware, structured learning modules in TIA Portal, and simulation-based application through Factory I/O.
Result
From Survival to Success
- Secured a job as a Manufacturing Operator at a reputed UK-based company
- Gained the technical confidence to operate, monitor, and improve industrial machinery and control processes
- Transitioned from a non-technical background into a core mechanical and automation-aligned career path
ADHERSH ALOCIOUS
- Education: MS
- Experience: 6+ Non Automation
- Visa Status: PSW (Needed Sponsorship)
- Sponsorship: No
- JOB: Design & Estimation Engineer
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Despite holding engineering and project management degrees, Adhersh spent over six years in non-automation roles, including working as a warehouse operative in the UK. His lack of hands-on automation skills made it difficult to enter engineering or industrial project roles, with job applications yielding little response.
Solution: Wartens’ Professional Module
Adhersh joined ED Wartens’ Professional Module, a program designed to deliver industry-relevant automation skills.
What She Gained:
- Hands-on training in PLC Programming (Siemens S7-1200 )
- Practical knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.
- Expert guidance in resume building, interview preparation, and industry-specific mock interviews.
Unique Support
ED Wartens’ career advisors provided tailored guidance to help Adhersh tackle the UK job market within his limited timeline.
Result
From Warehouse to Engineering Career
- Within 3 months, Adhersh transitioned into the engineering job market, moving beyond warehouse roles.
- He began receiving multiple interview calls, setting him on track to launch a career blending automation expertise with his project management background.
AJAYKUMAR VADAVATTATH
- Education: BTech Mech
- Experience: 3+ Non Automation
- Visa Status: PSW (Needed Sponsorship)
- Sponsorship: Yes
- JOB:Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Ajaykumar spent over 3 years in a non-core role as a Customer Complaint Advisor, lacking exposure to industrial systems. His applications were repeatedly overlooked due to no hands-on experience in PLC, HMI, or SCADA, all essential for automation roles.
Solution: Wartens’ Professional Module
Ajay joined ED Wartens’ Professional Module, a program designed to deliver industry-relevant automation skills.
What he Gained:
- Hands-on training in PLC Programming (Siemens S7-1200 )
- Practical knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols
- Expert guidance in resume building, interview preparation, and industry-specific mock interviews.
Unique Support
ED Wartens’ career advisors provided tailored guidance to help Ajay tackle the UK job market within his limited timeline.
Result
From Service Desk to Shop Floor
- In under 3 months, Ajaykumar secured a role as a Multiskilled Engineer at a reputed UK engineering firm.
- He now possesses a solid command of PLC logic, HMI design, and SCADA systems, making him a technically capable, industry-ready professional.
Nandu Palayathil Raju
- Education: BTech Mech
- Experience: Fresher
- Visa Status: PSW (Needed Sponsorship)
- Sponsorship: No
- JOB: Mechanical Engineer
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Despite having a strong academic background in Mechanical Engineering, Nandu struggled to enter the UK engineering job market. His lack of hands-on automation experience made it difficult to meet industry expectations.
Solution: Wartens’ Professional Module
Nandu joined ED Wartens’ Professional Module, a program designed to deliver industry-relevant automation skills.
What She Gained:
- Hands-on training in PLC Programming (Siemens S7-1200 )
- Practical knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.
- Expert guidance in resume building, interview preparation, and industry-specific mock interviews.
Unique Support
ED Wartens’ career advisors provided tailored guidance to help Nandu tackle the UK job market within his limited timeline.
Result
From Graduate to Industry-Ready Engineer
- Nandu secured a Mechanical Engineer role in the UK, transitioning confidently into the automation domain
- He now applies automation skills in real-world engineering tasks, aligning his career with both education and industry demands.
Arathy Poulose
- Education: BTech and MSC. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Experience: Fresher
- Visa Status: PSW (Needed Sponsorship)
- Sponsorship: No
- JOB:PLC Programmer
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Arathy Poulose, with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, had no prior industry experience. Despite her strong academic background, she struggled to land a technical role due to the lack of hands-on exposure to automation systems.
Solution: ED Wartens’ Professional Module
Aarthy joined ED Wartens’ Professional Module, a program designed to deliver industry-relevant automation skills.
What She Gained:
- PLC programming (Siemens S7-1200) using Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
- Real-time project work with HMI design, SCADA (WinCC), and Factory I/O simulation.
- Mentoring for CV building, interview preparation, and career readiness.
Unique Support
ED Wartens’ career advisors provided tailored guidance to help Arathy tackle the UK job market within his limited timeline.
Result
From Survival to Success
- Landed her first job as a PLC Programmer in the UK
- Built confidence in industrial automation despite no prior work experience
- Successfully launched her engineering career through Wartens’ practical training path
Krithish Suresh
- Education: MS Mechatronics and Robotics
- Experience: Fresher
- Visa Status: Netherlands Visa
- Sponsorship: No
- JOB: Automation Engineer
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Kritesh, despite holding an MSc in Mechatronics and Robotics, struggled to enter the UK automation industry due to lack of hands-on experience. His academic background lacked exposure to tools like PLC, HMI, and SCADA, making it difficult to meet job requirements and stand out in applications.
Solution: Wartens’ Professional Module
Krithish joined ED Wartens’ Professional Module, a program designed to deliver industry-relevant automation skills.
What he Gained:
- Hands-on training in PLC Programming (Siemens S7-1200 )
- Practical knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.
- Expert guidance in resume building, interview preparation, and industry-specific mock interviews.
Unique Support
ED Wartens’ career advisors provided tailored guidance to help Krithish tackle the UK job market within his limited timeline.
Result
From Academic to Industry-Ready
- Within 2.5 months, Kritesh was shortlisted for 8+ interviews and landed a role as a Junior Automation Engineer.
- He successfully transitioned into the automation industry, equipped with the confidence and skills employers sought.
Anju Reji
- Education: BSc Physics & MS electrical, Power and Energy Systems
- Experience: Fresher
- Visa Status: Dependent
- Sponsorship: No
- JOB: Electrical Engineer
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Despite a BSc in Physics and MS in Electrical, Power & Energy Systems, Anju was unsure how to enter the engineering industry. After moving to the UK, she took up unskilled jobs due to lack of guidance and industry exposure.
Solution: ED Wartens’ Professional Module
Anju joined ED Wartens’ Professional Module, a program designed to deliver industry-relevant automation skills.
What She Gained
- Hands-on training in PLC Programming (Siemens S7-1200 )
- Practical knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.
- Expert guidance in resume building, interview preparation, and industry-specific mock interviews
Unique Support
ED Wartens’ career advisors provided tailored guidance to help Anju tackle the UK job market within her limited timeline.
Result
Breakthrough Results
- With her updated skill set and professional support, Anju began receiving multiple interview calls from reputable companies – a stark contrast to her earlier struggle to even get noticed.
- Her dedication paid off when she successfully secured a position as an Electrical Engineer, finally starting the career she had envisioned — not only in her domain but also in a reputed company in the UK.
Mohammed Ansel
- Education: BS Electronics
- Experience: 13Yrs Non Automation
- Visa Status: Dependent under PSW 2026
- Sponsorship: No
- JOB: Maintenance Engineer
- Course: Professional Module
Challenge
Mohammed Ansel, despite having work experience in India as an electronics professional, faced difficulty entering the UK engineering industry. The gap between Indian work practices and UK industrial standards, along with the competitive job market, made his transition challenging. He needed upskilling in UK-relevant technologies like PLC programming, HMI, and SCADA, as well as guidance on adapting his career profile to UK employers’ expectations.
Solution: Wartens’ Professional Module
Ansel joined Wartens’ Professional Module, a program designed to deliver industry-relevant automation skills.
What he Gained:
- Hands-on training in PLC Programming (Siemens S7-1200)
- Practical knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.
- Expert guidance in resume building, interview preparation, and industry-specific mock interviews.
Unique Support
Wartens’ career advisors provided tailored guidance to help Ansel tackle the UK job market within his limited timeline
Result
Breakthrough Results
- His profile was upgraded to match UK industrial standards
- With hands-on hardware training, he gained practical experience and secured a position as a Maintenance Engineer
- Under the guidance of Wartens’ senior industrial experts, Ansel developed a strong, confident, and industry-ready profile
Arathy
Success STory
When Arathy joined ED Wartens, she had no prior work experience in industrial automation or PLC programming. Coming from an academic background, stepping into a practical, industry-driven role felt like a distant dream.
At ED Wartens, she enrolled in our PLC & Industrial Automation Training Program, where she learned everything from basic electrical controls to advanced PLC programming (Siemens & Allen Bradley), HMI/SCADA development, and industrial troubleshooting practices.
With hands-on lab sessions, real-world project simulations, and one-on-one mentoring, Arathy quickly gained the confidence and technical expertise that employers look for.
Within a few weeks of completing her training, she successfully secured her first job as a PLC Programmer with a reputed automation company – without any prior job experience
