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Aaron Latimer

Aaron Latimer

Whitley Bay,Tyne and Wear

Summary

A driven and focused Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in Electrical, Electronics, software interface, and cloud-based production analysis tools. Ambitious with a requirement to work with initiative when supporting engineers. Directly reporting to design teams within the Komori factory situated in Japan to enable future development and constant improvement of company products. Developing and performing training programs within the Komori Centre of Excellence, increasing the skills of multiple service departments throughout Europe. A highly organised, positive and reliable individual who thrives on a challenge and embraces change in line with business and personal objectives. Possesses a high level of tenacity and a never-give-up attitude towards all tasks or technical issues that may arise daily. An experienced professional who operates exceptionally within a team environment and must work independently in a production-pressured lead situation. A proficient individual who can engage with customers, management and team members to promote an enthusiastic and positive working environment. Would enhance any forward-thinking company or technical department.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

European Electrical and Software Specialist

Komori International
Utrecht/ Netherlands
05.2018 - Current
  • Specialist for Japanese Global Leader Machine Provider.
  • Provide Global technical support to European service departments
  • European Service Group Electrical Team Leadership
  • Worldwide remote software diagnostics support Leader
  • Support user interface development and technical systems, maintaining reliability through monitoring and testing.
  • Task Prioritisation and scheduling
  • Staff training and assistance in personal development
  • Design and produce technical training courses
  • Deliver in-house training to customer Engineering
  • Fault diagnostic and problem-solving
  • Utilise PLC software for programming and Modifications
  • Assess and maintain machine safety
  • Implement PPM to maintain customer productivity
  • Ability to effectively build and manage critical relationships
  • Collaborated with team members to create applications' system analysis based on client requirements.
  • Adapts to different languages and technologies based on project requirements.
  • Driven by best practice

Electrical Komori Currency Leader

Komori UK
Leeds
10.2004 - 05.2018
  • Lead Electrical engineer for installing all new Komori commercial and Currency machines for World Banks and security print organisations within UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
  • Remote working with Komori management, colour control, inline quality control systems and software via ethernet, and Wireless VPN networks
  • Utilise PLC software programs (Fuji, Mitsubishi, Omron and Keyence
  • Ability to achieve prompt fault rectification, minimise production downtime and improve productivity
  • Accomplished Team Leader and instructor, educating Komori team members and customers.
  • Work as part of across-functional team with multiple nationalities
  • Identify potential sales and cost-effective products and services to customers
  • Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm within a fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Electrical Engineer Instructor

Royal Air Force
01.2003 - 10.2004
  • Teach recruits about reading and understanding electric sequence diagrams, principles and fault-finding techniques
  • Lead instructor in primary and intermediate Programmable Logic Controller principles
  • Design and implement teaching programs
  • Take part in Trade promotional seminars
  • Responsible for the welfare of recruits
  • Maintained strict compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for a safe, operational environment.
  • Created technical documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer within the team.
  • Developed training programs for plant personnel to cultivate a highly skilled workforce.
  • Kept and updated records on all electrical design changes.

Electrical/Electronic Technician

Royal Air Force
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Highly Disciplined Member of the Royal Air Force
  • Active within a vast electrical squadron
  • Responsible for the serviceability of support generators, military vehicle maintenance and rectification, including high-access equipment containing hydraulics, pneumatics and PLCs
  • Design and construction of temporary installations within field environments
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting on lighting control systems to maintain functionality.
  • Fabricated components to blueprint specifications using hand and power tools.
  • Debugged electrical equipment to restore original function and performance.
  • Led standard electrical testing to verify equipment quality and safety ahead of use.
  • Fixed and replaced malfunctioning components to restore system performance.
  • Repaired items using electrical engineering drawings to verify safety and function.

Education

CMI Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading -

2023

Various Komori system training programmes - undefined

Cisco CCNA Network systems boot camp - undefined

2005

Military qualification in Instructional methods - undefined

2003

Military qualifications in Junior - undefined

2003

HND - Electrical Engineering

2002

HND - Electronic Engineering

2002

HND - Electronic Manufacture

2002

HNC - Electrical Engineering

2002

HNC - Electronic Engineering

2002

HNC - Electronic Manufacture

2002

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

NC
2001

Electrical

2000

Electrical & Electronic Competence - undefined

1997

Skills

  • Customer support
  • Software applications
  • Software implementation
  • Team oversight
  • Team reporting
  • Software deployment
  • New employee mentoring


Timeline

European Electrical and Software Specialist

Komori International
05.2018 - Current

Electrical Komori Currency Leader

Komori UK
10.2004 - 05.2018

Electrical Engineer Instructor

Royal Air Force
01.2003 - 10.2004

Electrical/Electronic Technician

Royal Air Force
01.1997 - 01.1999

CMI Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading -

Various Komori system training programmes - undefined

Cisco CCNA Network systems boot camp - undefined

Military qualification in Instructional methods - undefined

Military qualifications in Junior - undefined

HND - Electrical Engineering

HND - Electronic Engineering

HND - Electronic Manufacture

HNC - Electrical Engineering

HNC - Electronic Engineering

HNC - Electronic Manufacture

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

NC

Electrical

Electrical & Electronic Competence - undefined

Aaron Latimer