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
