Simon Richard Britton

74 Laycock Avenue

Melton Mowbray

Leicestershire

LE13 1UL

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Highest of calibre multi-disciplined Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical skill set with 14 years

commercial specialisation in Altium Designer - Schematic/PCB.

Designing products from concept - commercial design for manufacture – product.

Accountable for BOM - variant manager control/final test. Modifications carried out to

advanced soldering standard IPC 7711 - 7721.

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CAREER HISTORY

Intelligent Energy Ltd Dec 2015 – Present.

Senior Electronics PCB Designer

Department - Distributed Power & Generation.

Design for Manufacture / Commercial Altium PCB designer.

Accountable for all PCB design's for configurable Hydrogen 6KW generator deployed across India telecom sites.

Average number of manually positioned tracks per PCB - 50000

Average number of components per PCB – 1900

* Technical evaluation of project deliverables, interpret requirements and specifications, identify

problem areas and clarify and work to assist in the resolution of issues, through effective

communication with the Electronics Design Engineers.

* Develop PCB designs conforming to Intelligent Energy guidelines. Create documentation

supporting designs for system development.

* Creation and maintenance of all part libraries and project PCB data.

* Prepare all project documentation for PCB for project records.

* Maintain and improve the Electrical/Electronic Assembly status control documentation.

* Maintain the equipment control and calibration register.

* Support Prototype PCBA development/verification including PCBA inspection and hands on

modification. Re-working of parts and assemblies to IPC 7711/7721.

Responsible for (staff/equipment)

* Responsible for documentation, CAD design files and parts libraries using necessary tools and

software and working with colleagues also using the same design packages.

* All DP&G Electrical/Electronic build and test equipment Technical evaluation of project

deliverables, interpret requirements and specifications, identify problem areas and clarify and

work to assist in the resolution of issues, through effective communication with the Electronics

Design Engineers.

Intelligent Energy Ltd June 2014 – Dec 2015.

Senior Development Technician

Department - Distributed Power & Generation.

* Designed Printed Circuit Boards for the configurable 6KW Hydrogen Power Generator.

* Assist Principle Electronic Designers with detailed Soldering/Repair modifications.

* Quality IPC Inspection of production PCB’s. Re-working of assemblies to IPC 7711/7721.

* Manufacturing input into design of the power generation wiring loom.

* Assistance in wiring loom manufacture.

SIMON R. BRITTON CONT….

Pera Technology Ltd June 2002 – June 2014.

Electrical / Electronic Technician

European Commission funded projects – single client funded projects

* Provide Electrical/Mechanical services across competency areas within Pera Technology. Taking

initial concept though to manufacture.

* Skills include 12 years Schematic design, P.C.B design, responsible for manufacturing process

though to surface mount component population. Traceability of product and all associated

documents supporting the design. Custom wired and designed enclosures for final products.

* Innovation product brainstorming for internal projects and single clients.

* Project management, client liaison, report writing, presentations to clients.

* Single client investigations into failure modes of products.

Pera Technology Ltd Feb 2002 – June 2002.

Consultant P.C.B Designer

* Implement Schematic/P.C.B software capability and LPKF machine for Pera.

Media Disc U.K 1996 – 2002 (Redundant/Plant closure)

Senior Quality / Overall Engineer / Research and Development Engineer

Bespoke manufacturing facility manufacturing Compact Disc Recordable

* Responsible for the Calibration/Maintenance/Repair/Training/Software problems on all

specialized electronic optical equipment/site equipment, which is purpose built for testing

CDR’S (Compact Disc Recordable).

* Investigate/Resolve Technical Problems with the testing of CDR’S on site including query

return CDR’S from the consumer, produce in depth technical written reports as required.

* Continuous Process Development of CDR’S, compared against competitors CDR’S.

* Inspect/Document incoming materials/paperwork for quality of product.

* Batch test and visually inspect CDR production batches in the Quality Department, grade

CDR’S according to functionality/results before being sold to the consumer.

* Responsible for all managerial tasks/training in QA/QC/Production departments.

Writing and implementing quality test procedures/work instructions for all departments.

* Optimize production output yields, ensuring consistency between production lines.

Ministry of Defence - ABRO, Old Dalby. 1988 – 1996 (REDUNDANT)

Calibration Technician 1993 -1996

* Calibrated and repaired all types of military electrical/electronic test equipment working at

component level.

* Used specialised computer controlled calibration systems working to BS5750, NAMAS and

TQM.

* Worked in a small team to meet production targets where quality and precision of work are

required.

* Prioritised workloads to meet unexpected problems and ensured that the most important was

properly dealt with first.

* Trained apprentices in a variety of skills and provided leadership and support to enable them to

reach their potential during their assignment.

* Handled the administration of traceability records and ensured that all documents were properly

recorded and logged.

* Advised inter-department staff following auditing and research of external companies as

providers for specialist equipment, and used excellent telephone skills to deal with customers.

Electrical / Mechanical M.O.D Apprentice 1988 - 1993

* Completed one year YTS in Apprentice Trade Training, covering every aspect of skills in

fabrication, general metalwork, lathe operation, electrical/electronic theory, design and

manufacture.

* Completed full apprenticeship including in first year, Engineering Industry Training Board

(E.I.T.B) Certified Practical/Theory skills in, Electrical/Mechanical, Computer Cad, Metalwork,

Welding Arc/Mig, and Lathe Operation.

SIMON R. BRITTON CONT….

Selected to represent M.O.D Apprentices at ABRO Old Dalby in a Tom Nevard Electronic

Competition/selected for best all round qualities of craftsmanship shown by a 1st year

apprentice.

* Remaining three years of apprenticeship covered specialised training in Calibration/Repair,

Microwave, High Frequency Radio Equipment, Rapier Manual, Missile Systems, Workshop

Services, A.T.E, Production Control, Planning and Quality.

Awarded apprentice of the year awards for each year of apprenticeship.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Loughborough College

1992 - 1996

* B.T.E.C HND in Electronic/Electrical Engineering.

* B.T.E.C HNC in Electronic/Electrical Engineering.

Melton Mowbray College of Further Education

1988 - 1992

* B.T.E.C ONC in Electronic/Electrical Engineering.

* B.T.E.C 1st Certificate in Electronic/Electrical Engineering.

* E.I.T.B Engineering Industry Training Board

* City & Guilds 201 Basic Engineering Competencies.

RECENT COURSES

IPC-7711/IPC-7721 Rework and Repair of Electronic Assemblies April 2015

Solidworks electrical training – 2 days Feb 2014

PAT testing certification Sep 2012

AWARDS

Intelligent Energy – Gold Award December 2015

This is to acknowledge the significant efforts that you have put in over the past 12 months to ensure timely

delivery of the Distributed Power and Generation business objectives.

The business delivery has been positively influenced through the commitment, hard work and flexibility

that you have demonstrated.

Intelligent Energy - Platinum Award October 2014

You have worked exceptionally hard over the past 3 months in order to meet some critical project

deadlines. The work has been technically complex and you have remained completely team and customer

focused over this time. You have quickly stepped up to the challenge of working in a volume product to

market environment and shown flexibility and commitment in order to hold the project schedule.

This involved designing multiple high density PCB'S to very tight deadlines. In order for project to

succeed an additional 8 weeks extra time over a two month period was required.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 23 February 1972.

Marital Status: Married

Mobility: Car owner, full clean licence.

INTERESTS

* Professional video editing / 3D video motion graphics – Final Cut Studio

REFERENCES

* Available upon request / Work appraisals can be provided