Brett Birnie
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Experience
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Above
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United Kingdom
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Services for Renewable Energy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research And Development Engineer
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May 2021 - Present
Research & development engineer with a focus on automation, computer vision & UAV control systems in the renewable energy industry. Research & development engineer with a focus on automation, computer vision & UAV control systems in the renewable energy industry.
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Colgate Palmolive (Pty) Ltd
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Canelands, KZN, South Africa
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Engineering Intern
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
During the early stages of the Covid-19 Pandemic, universities required students to study remotely. As such, I was able to accept an invitation to return to Colgate Palmolive as an Engineering Intern for two months. I took on various roles for the engineering department which further exposed me to industry skills such as inventory management. I was largely responsible for receiving and checking pumps and valves for a new reactor which was to be built on site later that year. I fulfilled basic maintenance engineering duties similar to my time at the company as a student trainee. Show less
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Colgate Palmolive (Pty) Ltd
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Canelands, KZN, South Africa
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Student Trainee
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Dec 2019 - Dec 2019
Four weeks of student vacation training are required for 4th year engineering students. This role involved shadowing the Engineering Manager as he fulfilled his daily duties. As this was a manufacturing environment, the duties were predominantly electrical fault finding and repairs. Other projects during my time at Colgate Palmolive included the installation of pumps, motors, and large tanks. I was exposed to broader industry skills including health & safety (installation of tanks requiring heavy-duty cranes), contractor management, and project budgeting. Show less
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Filtec Automation (Pty) Ltd
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Mt Edgecombe, KZN, South Africa
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Student Trainee
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Jun 2019 - Jun 2019
Four weeks of student vacation training are required for 3rd year engineering students. Filtec Automation is a machinery manufacturer and during my time with the company, I gained experience in machining, fitting & turning as well as CAD. Four weeks of student vacation training are required for 3rd year engineering students. Filtec Automation is a machinery manufacturer and during my time with the company, I gained experience in machining, fitting & turning as well as CAD.
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Education
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Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Engineering - BEng, Mechatronic Engineering