Robert David Lewis
Electrical And Electronics Engineer
Bangkok
Summary
Engineering leader with strong background in developing and managing high-performing teams. Proven ability to drive impactful results through strategic planning and collaboration. Skilled in project management, process optimization, and fostering innovation. Highly adaptable and reliable, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs to create revenue growth and shareholder value
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Group Engineering Director
Synergine Group
01.2014 - Current
- Work with international companies to develop and design energy saving technologies utilising sensors and robust control systems linked to enthalpy and sensible heat exchangers and HVAC systems. The control systems give real time feedback, control, and software update capability anywhere in the world. The systems control CO2 levels, airflow, compressor load, humidity ratios, temperature, filter replacement and component redundancy.
- Designed control systems down to IC and sensor requirements.
- Create the production and testing files and supervised both manufacturing and testing for a medical equipment company in Thailand.
- Provide Technical due diligence reports and analysis to financial organizations in Asia.
- Establish a production facility for advanced sensor manufacture.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through rigorous quality control measures.
- Championed knowledge sharing initiatives within the organization, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and learning opportunities for all employees involved in engineering activities.
- The project managed the design and build of the new production facilities.
- Responsible for general management of production facilities, including PCBA, wiring harness, sensor manufacture, final assembly, and test.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation and proactive problem-solving among team members.
- Streamlined workflow by identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements.
- Enhanced team collaboration by implementing agile methodologies and fostering open communication channels.
- Implemented risk management strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Operations Director
CCL
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Responsible for the day to day running of the printed circuit board assembly facility.
- Research and Development to improve production process with respect of yield, efficiency and environmental requirements.
- Improve technology capability and skill sets including vapour phase reflow with low joint voiding, improved FPGA production, inspection and testing, wire bonding capabilities and automated 01005 placement.
- Established pcb layout services, test equipment design and build creating greater value added services.
- Liaise with fabless semiconductor organizations.
- Designed and produced power and signal semiconductor test equipment for major US multinationals.
- Liaise with clients in respect of design for manufacture, production timelines, component substitutability, test procedure and cost analysis improving throughput rate, reducing timeline and cost.
- Developed full system assembly facility.
- Implement ISO certification process.
- Organize the move to lead free solder paste.
- Review chemical usage profile to reduce environmental impact.
- Implement waste heat and waste cooling systems to reduce energy usage.
- Managed financial resources with a focus on cost control, leading to significant savings without compromising service quality.
- Improved company revenue by collaborating with marketing and sales departments.
- Co-ordinated the drive to increase revenue by 400% and net margin to over 10%
Manager, telemetry and sensors (SVO)
Ford Motor Company
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Developed a new data acquisition and processing system integrating sensors and transmission protocols utilizing synchronous and asynchronous encryption transmission.
- Worked with government organizations to establish and deliver on time communications and data requirements.
- Established research and development, manufacturing and test facilities.
- Created an efficient and cost effective supply chain for the production facility.
- Self drive actuator development, production and test.
- Signal component noise reduction.
- Radar and sonar system integration.
Lt Col
British Army
01.1991 - 01.2007
- Liaison between the Army and scientific and engineering suppliers to ensure fit for purpose equipment.
- Rollout of Bowman C4I system.
- Development of multi comms blast systems.
- Program to improve the robustness and latency of self forming self healing networks.
- PMMW protection for national critical infrastructure.
- PMMW stand off scanner project development.
- Advised on C4I system requirements and delivery allied military organizations.
- Development of in the field protection for communications systems.
- Deployment and operation of signals capability in various theatres of operation.
Education
MBA - Change Management
Columbia Business School
10.2008 - 10.2009
PhD - Electronic Engineering - Fluid motion approach to high speed digital signal processing
Cambridge University
10.1996 - 05.1998
BA Hons - Electronic Engineering & Mathematics
Cambridge University
10.1991 - 06.1994
Regular Commission Course - undefined
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
09.1990 - 08.1991
Skills
Operations management
Project management
Customer relationship management
Team development and leadership
Performance analysis & improvement
P&L management
Strategic planning
Capital investment planning
Organizational Development
Cost analysis and savings
Process improvement
Other Roles
- Member of the Technology Exploitation Committee (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) United Kingdom
- Member of the Passive Millimeter Wave Imaging Committee (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) United Kingdom
- Member of High Speed Digital Acquisition for Self Drive Technology Project (Funded by the European Union)
Timeline
Group Engineering Director
Synergine Group
01.2014 - Current
Operations Director
CCL
01.2010 - 01.2014
MBA - Change Management
Columbia Business School
10.2008 - 10.2009
Manager, telemetry and sensors (SVO)
Ford Motor Company
01.2007 - 01.2010
PhD - Electronic Engineering - Fluid motion approach to high speed digital signal processing
Cambridge University
10.1996 - 05.1998
BA Hons - Electronic Engineering & Mathematics
Cambridge University
10.1991 - 06.1994
Lt Col
British Army
01.1991 - 01.2007
Regular Commission Course - undefined
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
09.1990 - 08.1991