Timi Turner (quicklearner)

Mechanical and Automation Engineer with over 5 years of hands-on engineering experience in industrial manufacturing, laboratory automation, and electro-mechanical and mechatronics systems. Experienced in automation systems maintenance, mechanical design, electrical troubleshooting, laboratory automation equipment, and manufacturing process improvement. Proven ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical faults, maintain automated production systems, and implement preventative maintenance strategies to reduce downtime.

Experienced working in high-precision environments including medical laboratories and advanced manufacturing facilities.

Shift engineer at Elis Ltd (2026-04 – Present)

Multi skilled engineer responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of industrial laundry CBWs and automated folding machinery.

• Diagnosis and repair of faults with large batch washing machines
• Diagnosis and repair of site water and steam supply systems including industrial boilers, submersible and sump pumps as well as pipe and plumbing repairs
• Diagnosis and repair of site automated linen folding machinery "kannegeiser and lavatec
• Diagnosis and repair of site conveyor systems, pulleys, gearboxes, motors, rollers and bearings
• Repair of smaller site equipment and handy man work on site with occasional carpentry and metal fabrication

Automation Lead Engineer at The Doctors Laboratory Health Service Laboratories (2022-09 – 2026-04)

Lead engineer responsible for automation system reliability and maintenance within a high-throughput medical laboratory environment.

• Lead the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimisation of automated laboratory track systems and pre-analytical automation modules (Abbott GLP and ATRAS), improving system reliability and ensuring continuous laboratory operations
• Manage and coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, reducing unexpected equipment failures and contributing to improved automation uptime
• Provide technical leadership and support to automation maintenance technicians, strengthening team troubleshooting capability and enabling faster resolution of complex system faults
• Perform monthly automation system data collection and performance analysis, identifying recurring failure trends and implementing improvements that help reduce downtime
• Collaborate with Roche field engineers during scheduled preventative maintenance visits, servicing, and system upgrades, ensuring equipment remains compliant with manufacturer performance standards
• Diagnose and repair laboratory equipment (centrifuge DC motors and AC motors) and diagnostic instruments, restoring critical laboratory equipment quickly and minimising workflow disruption
• Implement manufacturer software updates and Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) in accordance with Abbott and equipment specifications, ensuring systems remain compliant, stable, and up to date
• Serve as Department Safety Officer and Risk Assessor, maintaining safe engineering practices and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety standards and risk management procedures
• Provide 24/7 on-call technical support for automation systems, enabling rapid response to system faults and maintaining continuous laboratory processing capability

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Technician at Alcatel Submarine Networks (2021-03 – 2022-08)

Worked in a high-precision FMCG environment producing submarine telecommunications components including repeaters and amplifiers.

• Designed and built custom manufacturing workstations for production operators, developing high-voltage test stations used for current leakage testing of repeater housings
• Implemented electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection measures to protect sensitive electronics
• Maintained and calibrated production equipment and operator workstations, and conducted mechanical troubleshooting and process improvement
• Designed and fabricated custom tooling used in manufacturing processes and ergonomic workstation layouts to improve production efficiency
• Diagnosis and repair of PLCs, pumps, AC and DC motors, servos and injection mold machinery

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Technician at LED Flex Ltd (2020-10 – 2021-03)

Worked within a specialist lighting manufacturer producing custom LED lighting systems for commercial projects including airports and stadiums.

• Designed and prototyped flexible LED lighting systems for architectural projects, producing 3D CAD models for product prototypes and testing samples
• Assisted with electrical assembly and testing of lighting products and operated manufacturing equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, wire stripping equipment and fabrication tools
• Supported logistics and dispatch using DHL and DPD shipping systems
• Managed engineering tasks using Jira project management software

BSc (Hons) in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering – University of Brighton (2015 – 2020)