SPRING AUTOMATION

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LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Building Expertise, the Spring Way

Structured learning that turns subject-matter expertise into practical skills, consistent execution, and long-term employee growth.

Spring Automation invests in structured, role-relevant learning so team members can understand how Spring operates, apply our standards consistently, and build the capabilities needed to grow. Our Learning & Development team transforms engineering knowledge into clear, concise training that employees can use on the job—from onboarding fundamentals to hands-on technical certifications.

26+Training Courses
40–50%Faster Merit Promotions
8Associate Certifications
KNOWLEDGE THAT SCALES

From Expert Knowledge to Everyday Execution

Learning & Development supports structured onboarding for every new Spring employee, with its primary focus on the engineering organization. The department then maintains that learning system and develops new courses for teams across the business as needs evolve.

💡 Steward of Institutional Knowledge

L&D works in a continuous cycle with subject-matter experts: capturing what they know, organizing it, and converting it into training that is accurate, concise, and easy to use. When Spring adopts a new product, for example, L&D can turn a 300-page manufacturer manual into an in-house setup guide focused on the exact information employees need to perform the work efficiently and consistently.

ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Fundamental Skills, Demonstrated in Practice

Spring’s Bronze Associate certifications demonstrate a fundamental understanding of a technical discipline. Certified team members are prepared to interact with systems, perform entry-level troubleshooting, and assist with implementation and design tasks under established Spring standards.

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Comprehensive Qualification Process

Each track combines prerequisites, Spring-specific instruction, hands-on skill development, relevant technical documents or programs, and a practical evaluation.

Circuits & Wiring

BRONZE ASSOCIATE
KEY FOCUS: Electrical Fundamentals and Safe Troubleshooting

Builds the practical foundation required to read, wire, test, and troubleshoot industrial control circuits safely and consistently.

Associate-Level Capabilities (12)

Lockout/tagoutTechnical symbols and drawingsCircuit sketchingMultimeter useContinuity, voltage, and amperage testingAC/DC fundamentals

PLC Programming

BRONZE ASSOCIATE
KEY FOCUS: Studio 5000 Fundamentals and Practical Logic

Introduces the workflow used to connect to, navigate, configure, program, and safely modify Allen-Bradley control systems.

Associate-Level Capabilities (12)

Project creationUpload and download workflowsPrograms and routinesController modesOnline and offline changesI/O configuration and mapping

Variable Frequency Drives

BRONZE ASSOCIATE
KEY FOCUS: Drive Setup, Control, and Functional Testing

Develops hands-on competency with industrial motor-drive configuration, network integration, parameter setup, and motion control.

Associate-Level Capabilities (10)

Factory resetNetwork configurationFaceplate operationDrive installation in the controller I/O treeParameter configurationLocal tag modification

Industrial Hardware

BRONZE ASSOCIATE
KEY FOCUS: Devices, Cabling, and Network Troubleshooting

Helps employees distinguish hardware faults from software or network issues while working with common material-handling devices.

Associate-Level Capabilities (12)

PhotoeyesBeaconsEncodersNPN and PNP devicesRemote I/OSourcing and sinking concepts

Commissioning

BRONZE ASSOCIATE
KEY FOCUS: Safe Startup, Functional Testing, and Field Execution

Combines technical skills, field tools, safety practices, and job site communication to prepare employees for commissioning work.

Associate-Level Capabilities (16)

Installation evaluationSchematic readingPLC and HMI upload/downloadI/O mappingOnline edits and cross-referencesFunctional testing

HMI Development

BRONZE ASSOCIATE
KEY FOCUS: FactoryTalk View ME Configuration and Troubleshooting

Builds the ability to create, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot operator-interface applications connected to Allen-Bradley controllers.

Associate-Level Capabilities (11)

FactoryTalk View Studio ME navigationSpring project structurePLC communicationsGlobal objectsRuntime files and backupsOverview and custom displays

AutoCAD Electrical

BRONZE ASSOCIATE
KEY FOCUS: Controls Design and Project Documentation

Develops the drawing and design fundamentals needed to document control systems in accordance with customer requirements and Spring practices.

Associate-Level Capabilities (15)

Project setupSchematicsPanel and device layoutsTerminals and PLC symbolsTitle blocksNetwork layouts

Ignition SCADA

BRONZE ASSOCIATE
KEY FOCUS: SCADA Project Setup, Design, and Troubleshooting

Introduces the tools and standards used to build, connect, modify, and troubleshoot Spring Ignition applications.

Associate-Level Capabilities (14)

Ignition Gateway and DesignerPerspective and VisionSpring version standardsDocker setupProject creation and restorationPLC and field-device connections
WHY SPRING INVESTS IN LEARNING

A Training System Built for Better Work

Spring’s people are central to the quality of every solution we deliver. Structured learning helps employees become productive sooner, gives experienced team members a clear path for continued growth, and preserves the knowledge that makes Spring’s work consistent from one project to the next.

Faster, More Consistent Onboarding

New employees learn how Spring operates and how our teams apply company standards, reducing the time required to become productive in their roles.

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Practical Skill Development

Training is designed around real tools, systems, documents, and job responsibilities—not abstract coursework disconnected from the work.

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Knowledge Retention

Critical expertise is documented and maintained, so valuable methods do not remain with only one person or disappear when roles change.

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Efficient Technical Reference

Concise Spring-specific guides help employees find the information they need without searching through large manufacturer manuals for routine tasks.

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Clearer Growth Pathways

Demonstrated skills support merit-based advancement. Employees completing structured development achieve merit-based promotions 40–50% faster on average.

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Consistent Project Execution

Shared training helps engineers and field teams approach design, programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning with a common foundation.

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Continuous Improvement

L&D maintains existing material and develops new courses as Spring adds products, improves standards, or identifies new business needs.

OUR LEARNING DEVELOPMENT CYCLE

Knowledge Captured, Structured, Applied, and Maintained

Learning at Spring is not a one-time content project. It is a repeatable cycle that connects subject-matter expertise to the employees and partners who need it.

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Identify the Need

A new employee, product, process, customer requirement, recurring engineering problem, or departmental need creates the starting point for development.

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Capture Subject-Matter Expertise

L&D works directly with Spring’s subject-matter experts to gather the technical knowledge, decisions, cautions, and practical experience that must be preserved.

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Build Clear, Spring-Specific Learning

The information is organized into concise modules, setup guides, exercises, and supporting references focused on how the work is performed at Spring.

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Practice and Validate

Employees review prerequisites, complete structured instruction, practice applicable hands-on skills, and demonstrate understanding through practical and written evaluation or reviewed work.

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Recognize and Track Capability

After successful completion of an Associate track, Spring awards the Bronze credential and updates the employee’s skills record to support staffing and growth discussions.

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Maintain and Expand

L&D continuously updates existing material and creates new courses, so Spring’s learning system evolves with technology, standards, departments, and business needs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

About Learning & Development at Spring

The program helps employees understand how Spring operates, learn company-specific methods, build practical skills, and grow throughout their careers.

A Culture That Invests in Capability

Spring Automation invests substantial time helping employees learn, apply new skills, and advance from within. That environment strengthens our team and gives customers and partners access to people prepared to solve complex engineering problems consistently and confidently.

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