I am a UK/EU based freelance Industrial Automation Engineer specialising in the development of automated robot cells & bespoke automation equipment. I undertake full life cycle design & build of SPM (Special Purpose Machinery) & I also provide project management consultancy services.
I am an experienced Engineering Project Manager & I have successfully lead machinery & automation projects across various industry sectors for global corporate clients.
I am competent with all phases of the machine development cycle including:
• initial client liaison
• concept derivation & specification
• mechanical & electrical design
• software specification & development
• supplier management & manufacture
• assembly & commissioning (FAT)
• site installation & snagging (SAT)
• CE Marking & documentation
In the last 18 months I have developed and installed the following equipment:
- 2x mobile robot assembly robot cells (6-axis Kawasaki)
- Fully automated gantry robot cell for plastic injection molding client; picking, processing & packing molded parts
- R&D program for patented beverage production technology with subsequent development of commercial scale process skids now running in bottling plants in Italy, USA and UK
- Numerous jigs, fixtures and labour saving machines
- 3x PLC system upgrades and new control panels
My previous larger clients include Comau, Rolls Royce, Toyota, Caterpillar, Becton Dickinson & Halma.
I hope I can be of service to you!