I am a final year mechanical engineering master’s student, due to graduate in mid-2024. As a curious and adventurous individual, I had experiences while studying - from renewables to biotech, academic research and R&D projects, it had been a rewarding journey that have enriched my understanding in some of the world’s present challenges. I appreciate the opportunity I had and people who supported me along.I’m a teamwork person and enjoy diverse cultures. Collaborative work motivates me to continuously improve and achieving higher. In return, I am driven to help others – whether contributing my strengths in projects or assisting my teammates. I believe this is the way to achieve mutual success.
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Graduate Mechatronic EngineerThiessBlackburn South, Vic, Au -
Student Verification EngineerLeica Biosystems Jan 2023 - Dec 2024Mount Waverley, Victoria, AustraliaPerform testing activities in the project team of hardware R&D. My role encompasses designing and executing test plans, recording and analysing data, documentation, and reporting. My project scope includes mechanical reliability, VAVE, mechatronics systems and software system. Successfully delivered diverse test projects within specified control parameters and targeted timelines through resource optimisation and proactive management. My test results contribute significant values to my project team in de-risking, verification and VAVE.Performed Formal Verification processes including Installation Quality (IQ), requirement traceability, objective evidence collection, execution, and thorough documentation.Additionally, I play a key role in leading my test executions by project planning, creating controlled environments, coordinating resources, providing training and supervision to test operators, facilitating stakeholder communication, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal efficiency. From this work experience, I have gained a practical understanding in engineering principle, organisational structures, and regulatory compliance. Through successful project deliveries, I have developed expertise in various problem-solving methodologies, including critical thinking, log reading, failure mode/root cause analysis, data analysis and foreseeing risks.In addition to my involvement in testing and verification, I actively contributed to V&V lab test instrument maintenance and production assembly. Through troubleshooting various instrument issues, I developed system diagnostic skills; My hands-on experience in a streamlined manufacturing environment enhanced my practical skills and deepened my understanding of commercial manufacturing operations.Furthermore, I engaged with Monash University students at career events to share insights into my career journey and promote the company culture. -
Research AssistantAdvanced Fuel Innovation Jun 2022 - Jun 2023Clayton, Victoria, AustraliaThe research project’s goal is to develop Solid Waste Pyrolysis technology that valorises end-of-life materials into value-added commodities, closing the gap in renewable chemicals. The project team adopts a unique mechanical design of auger pyrolyser. With private funding, the company aimed to validate its technology by constructing a pilot plant. The future goal was to scale up for commercial use.As a MechEng student, my goal was to address the reliability challenges in the pilot plant’s mechanical design, such as corrosion and fatigue stress. I delivered key recommendations to improve reliability and optimise performance by literature reviews, the mechanical design FEA, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). My contribution to the project included in material selection, corrosion, heat expansion optimisation, rotational speed optimisation and molten salt application. Interestingly, I found technical correlation and potential for knowledge sharing between pyrolysis mechanism and the oil gas and mining industries.In project communications, I took on the responsibility of scheduling team meetings, liaising with supervisors, and regularly documenting meeting minutes to enhance team performance.Additionally, I conducted Lab-scale experiments for data collection and completed Techno-economic analysis (TEA) for future upscaling based on experimental findings.
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Chef De PartieKatori Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant Bar & Grill Dec 2018 - Dec 2020Box Hill, Victoria, AustraliaAs a founding member of the business, I've progressed from a kitchenhand to the role of Chef De Partie, acquiring proficiency not only in commercial cooking and Japanese cuisine, but also achieving notable milestones benefiting both myself and the establishment:Contributed to a high-output kitchen team, servicing up to 120 customers daily.Took charge of Standard Work of my work section and upheld quality control standards of health and safety.Collaborated with the head chef to optimise workflows, resulting in minimising wastage (Muda), quality inconsistencies (Mura), and service time (Muri). Later realised this practice is named Lean Principles.Executed various private functions successfully, serving up to 100 customers.Played a support role during the COVID-19 pandemic to support the business transition to a new model, further minimising wastage and enhancing commercial excellence.
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Service TechnicianAir-Met Scientific Aug 2019 - Aug 2020Nunawading, Victoria, Australia• Maintenance of industrial sensors and safety devices, such as gas sensors and heat stress monitors.• The clients of my service were mainly mining, oil gas and defence industries.In this role, I performed:• Fault identification and troubleshooting of instruments.• Documentation and reporting for service and calibration.• Delivered customer service and technical support. • Completed production assembly work.• Stock management and purchase orders in ERP software. -
Rental Team CrewAir-Met Scientific Mar 2019 - Aug 2019Nunawading, Victoria, AustraliaI reconditioned the rental instruments and calibrated them to accepted standards. The tasks included in examination, decontamination, reconditioning, and calibration. Working in a collaborative team, we delivered a reliable supply of “rental-ready” instruments to address the growing customer demand. -
Crew MemberMcdonald'S 2014 - 2017Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Si Chen Education Details
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Mechanical -
Mechatronics Systems -
Balwyn High School
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Si Chen's current role is Graduate Mechatronic Engineer.
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Si Chen attended Monash University, University Of Melbourne, Balwyn High School.
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Si Chen's colleagues are Arthur Baker, Damon Smith, Wayne Preston, Happy .s Mandefu, Kathy Ellison, Diane Bishop, Justin Wilson.
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