Marc Wendels

Experience

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  Philips Lighting

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2015

  Technician, Process Development, OLED Lighting

  - Designed and constructed machine parts, tools, and measurement setups to support production and R&D.- Manufactured custom machine parts, collaborating closely with production, measurement, and research teams to optimize performance.- Conducted reliability testing and evaluation, ensuring product quality and consistency.- Contributed to industrialization projects using Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC), improving process efficiency and productivity.- Certified Greenbelt in Lean Six Sigma, with a focus on continuous improvement and waste reduction.- Performed root cause analysis and FMEA to identify and mitigate risks, enhancing operational reliability. Show less

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  SCUBA JUNKIE

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2023

  Operations Manager

  - Managed a team of over 50 staff members, including dive instructors, dive guides, boat captains, shop and maintenance staff.- Coordinated scheduling for both staff and 100+ daily guests, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.- Ensured the maintenance and functionality of 14 dive boats for daily diving activities.- Implemented a maintenance schedule for critical equipment, including air compressors, scuba tanks, breathing regulators, diesel generators, and a solar power system, ensuring their reliable operation.- Led safety protocols for all divers, including managing emergency situations and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Show less

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  Northvolt

  Jan 2023 - now

  Mechanical Technician

  - Maintaining and repairing production equipment, including pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, piping, compressors, heaters, cooling units, heat exchangers, and steam boilers.- Contributing to continuous improvement projects- Constructing and fabricating machine parts for development projects, such as building a reactor tank with a cooling jacket.- Performing stainless steel pipe welding (TIG) and fitting for various machinery and system installations.- Purchasing of spare parts and tools to maintain efficient workflow and meet the team’s operational needs.- Providing mechanical on-call support for the entire site, addressing urgent issues to minimize downtime. Show less