Michael Leathem

Collaborated with engineering teams on product development projects from concept to completion.

Developed and tested prototypes, ensuring functionality and adherence to quality standards.

• Provide technical guidance to engineers.
• electrical wiring and components.
• Data acquisition systems and devices.
• work on and modify Electrical motors, pumps, motor controllers, and circuitry.
• Designed jigs, fixtures, and tooling essential for efficient testing procedures.
• Maintained accurate records of test results, measurements, and design drawings.
• Troubleshot warranty issues, implementing effective solutions to rectify faults.
• Ensured compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions with engineers and designers to propose product improvements.

Responsible for the signaling and data infrastructure of the KiwiRail network within the Otago region, from Palmerston to Waipahi.

Worked with a variety of both AC and DC systems, ranging from 110 AC, 230 AC, and 400 VAC to 12 DC battery backups and standby generator systems.

Tasks and equipment I work with include:

• Read and interpreted circuit prints, blueprints, schematics, and drawings to efficiently complete job tasks and projects
• Performed inspections, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on structures, equipment, and devices, and determined appropriate repair work.
• Data logging on various systems to troubleshoot faults and performance.
• Remote monitoring systems (thermal, power, and component sensors).
• Industrial cable jointing, e.g., 50 core 2mm • Standby battery backup systems (BYD, Selectronic)
• Electromechanical railway switchgear machines (General Electric, Alstom, Westinghouse, Nippon).
• LED signaling installation and testing.
• Axle counter systems
• Central Train Control Fiber Network, including backup 4G data communications.
• Rail crossing alarm systems
• General lighting and power installations

• 24/7 on-call roster.

• Company Overview: Manufacturer of custom Caravans.
• 2IC of Electrical department for a manufacturer of custom Caravans.
• Role involved working with all facets of electrical design and installation including audio visual equipment.
• The business entered into voluntary administration in March 2018 due to insolvency.
• Manufacturer of custom Caravans.

• Manufactured diverse truck models for Volvo and Mack.
• Installed and set up wiring harnesses and looms per specifications.
• Constructed and installed fuel systems, drivetrains, exhaust, and pneumatic braking systems.
• Executed quality and safety checks to ensure compliance with standards.
• Conducted data entry via Volvo Intranet, maintaining build logs and quality testing.
• Performed daily equipment maintenance and servicing for operational efficiency.

• Manufacture and construction of high pressure water blaster systems, Pressure cleaners and machinery for the mining and commercial sectors.

• Customer Service based role/s in suburban Liquorland store.