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Stephanie Hellsten

Thatcham,Berkshire

Summary

Experienced professional with expertise in MS Office, test automation using Excel VBA, and high current/high voltage testing and applications. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills, contributing to effective team collaboration and project success. Committed to leveraging technical skills and industry knowledge to drive innovation and achieve career growth within the engineering sector. Dedicated to improving and maintaining site safety with high priority.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate

Work history

Test Engineer

Element Materials Technology
Abingdon, Oxon
10.2012 - Current
  • Conducted lightning simulation tests on bespoke aircraft hardware, performing thorough damage assessments.
  • Monitored and analysed voltage and current in electrical systems during diagnostic setups.
  • Managed projects for small and large customer orders, coordinating single day tests and full-scale aircraft evaluations.
  • Researched lightning phenomena and developed new measurement techniques to enhance understanding of latest developments.
  • Collaborated with staff and engineers to address local health and safety concerns effectively.

Lightning Engineer

EADS Innovation Works
Newport, Gwent
09.2009 - 10.2012
  • Collaborated within a small multidisciplinary team to enhance lightning and electrostatic protection technologies for Airbus UK Ltd.
  • Tested and developed new research methods for analysing lightning current flow through aircraft panels.
  • Verified bespoke code's applicability for future studies on electrostatic charging in aircraft fuel systems.
  • Provided supervisory support to a PhD student investigating lightning strike attachment phenomena on carbon fibre composites.

Lightning Arrester Connector Specialist

AWE
Tadley, Hampshire
10.2003 - 09.2009
  • Revamped LAC lab by integrating new staff and modernising technology with compact connectors.
  • Established contract with UK academia to enhance understanding of materials in LAC design.
  • Conducted computer-aided EM modelling to assess connector performance.

Education

Master of Science - Physics

Royal Holloway University of London
Egham, Surrey
09.1999 - 07.2003

Skills

  • Test automation using Excel VBA
  • High current/High Voltage testing and applications
  • Highly skilled use of MS Office tools
  • Multichannel communication use
  • Site safety and issue awareness

Certification

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Timeline

Test Engineer

Element Materials Technology
10.2012 - Current

Lightning Engineer

EADS Innovation Works
09.2009 - 10.2012

Lightning Arrester Connector Specialist

AWE
10.2003 - 09.2009

Master of Science - Physics

Royal Holloway University of London
09.1999 - 07.2003
Stephanie Hellsten