Conor Budd

Experience

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  University of Leeds

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  Designed and built an iteration of the MyPAM, a physiotherapy rehabilitation robot (for cerebral palsy and stroke patients) being developed at the University of Leeds.

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  Neater Solutions Limited

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  Robot Technician

  Assembling, testing and commissioning mechanical and robotic products that enable disabled people to eat and drink more independently. Development of a new product through iterative prototyping and testing. Continuous improvement of manufacture processes by troubleshooting faulty robots and developing solutions to common issues.

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  Crown Holdings, Inc.

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2019

  Coatings Development Scientist

  Optimised the formulation and process parameters of novel electron-beam curable coatings at Crown Packaging's R&D centre. Designed and performed test procedures to investigate the effects of various additives, film weights and curing parameters on coating performance. The technology was progressed to its first factory trial by the end of my placement.

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  STFC

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Mechanical Design Division at ISIS Neutron & Muon Source, a particle accelerator in Oxfordshire.Working through the whole project lifecycle, from specification capture, machanical design and analysis to delivery, testing and commissioning. Experience in design for manufacture, CAD modelling and drafting, structural and thermal FEA, project management, and working within multidisciplinary teams.Applications include vacuum and pressure systems, cryogenic and high temperature environments, precision alignment systems, automated sample changers, remote handling and lifting equipment. Show less

  • Mechanical Design and Project Engineer

    Mar 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Research Engineer

    Jan 2021 - Mar 2021