Leon Mabaso

• Prepared comprehensive documentation for projects, facilitating smooth handovers between team members and improving overall workflow efficiency.
• Supported senior engineers in creating detailed technical specifications for new product designs.
• Learned quickly and demonstrated self-motivation and team play in addition to displaying exceptional technical and electrical aptitude.
• Reduced equipment failure rates by performing regular maintenance checks on electrical devices as part of a proactive preventive strategy.

• Utilised Python programming on Raspberry Pi platforms to develop software solutions for mobile robotics projects, enhancing functionality and performance.
• Designed and developed electrical circuits for mobile robotics systems, ensuring they meet specifications and performance requirements.
• Employed troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues in electronics circuits efficiently, maintaining the smooth operation of robotics systems.
• Assembled mechanical components such as chassis, motors, and actuators for mobile robotics platforms, ensuring proper alignment and functionality.
• Integrated various sensors (e.g., ultrasonic, infrared, gyroscopes) into robotics systems to gather data and facilitate intelligent decision-making.
• Applied control theory principles and implemented control algorithms to regulate robot motion and behaviour, optimising performance and efficiency.
• Utilised robotics frameworks and libraries such as ROS (Robot Operating System) to build and control complex robot systems, enhancing functionality and scalability.
• Implemented basic machine learning concepts and algorithms to enhance the intelligence and adaptability of robotics systems, resulting in improved performance and autonomy.
• Documented project progress, wrote technical reports, and presented findings to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication.
• Implemented safety protocols and practices relevant to robotics and electrical engineering, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others, and compliance with regulations.

Facilitating school kids aged 11 to 13 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robotics basic programming for competitions such as the World Robotics Olympiad (WRO) SA.

• Configured and programmed Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for industrial automation applications, ensuring seamless operation and functionality.
• Assembled and programmed Fischertechnik conveyor belts and robot arms for educational and prototyping purposes, optimising performance and functionality.
• Diagnosed and troubleshooted faults in mechatronic systems, including electrical, mechanical, and software components, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance.
• Rewired and programmed MPS FESTO stations, such as Handling Station and Sorting Station, to optimise production processes, improve efficiency, and meet quality standards.
• Designed, installed, and troubleshooted pneumatic systems used in industrial automation, including actuators, valves, cylinders, and compressors, ensuring reliable operation and minimal downtime.
• Worked with hydraulic systems, including pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders, for various applications such as heavy machinery and industrial equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Designed pneumatic and hydraulic circuits to control actuators, manipulate fluid flow, and achieve desired mechanical outputs, ensuring efficient operation and system functionality.
• Implemented safety protocols and best practices for working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including pressure relief mechanisms, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard mitigation, ensuring a safe working environment.