Andy Borthwick - Engineer, Heating & Fuelling Department

“For an engineer, the work at Culham is exceptionally diverse, and can be steered in the direction of personal interest."

“There are also many technological breakthroughs to be made, which makes the design process entertaining, besides the opportunities for foreign travel and involvement in international headline projects.”

Degree:
MEng Electrical & Mechanical Engineering with Business

University:
Strathclyde University

Job description:
My job involves the full sweep of engineering activities, from electrical and mechanical design of new systems through technical analysis to project work, installation and commissioning.

Professional institutional membership:
Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Institution of Engineering and Technology

Previous work experience:
Worked for Rolls-Royce in my holidays developing control algorithms for gas turbines.

Thoughts on the area:
Oxford has a central location in the south, which means that there is a variety of places to see or activities within a reasonable distance.

Andy's Project Summary