Jonathan Rowland
About Jonathan Rowland
Jonathan Rowland is a Senior Systems Engineer at Brooks Automation, with over 11 years of experience in the role. He has a strong background in mechanical engineering and project management, having previously worked at Astech Projects in various engineering and managerial positions.
Work at Brooks Automation
Jonathan Rowland has been employed at Brooks Automation as a Senior Systems Engineer since 2013. He operates from Manchester, United Kingdom, where he has accumulated over 11 years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include producing comprehensive product development documentation, such as design specifications and risk assessments. He is also tasked with scheduling, performing, and recording product reliability testing. Jonathan engages in direct customer liaison to ensure project alignment and satisfaction, contributing to the success of various initiatives within the company.
Previous Experience at Astech Projects
Before joining Brooks Automation, Jonathan Rowland worked at Astech Projects in various roles. He served as a Mechanical Design Engineer from 2006 to 2009, followed by a position as Applications Engineer from 2009 to 2012. In 2012, he transitioned to the role of Project Manager, where he worked until 2013. His diverse experience at Astech Projects provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and project management, particularly in delivering bespoke machinery solutions for Pharma R&D and production environments.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Rowland studied at Loughborough University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2001 to 2004. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in technical leadership for customer storage projects on a global scale, has equipped him with the skills necessary for life sciences product development. He specializes in fully validated machinery solutions and is involved in managing new products through the entire product development lifecycle.
Technical Leadership and Product Development
In his current role, Jonathan Rowland specializes in technical leadership for customer storage projects. He coordinates with mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines to design, manufacture, and test prototypes. Jonathan leads design reviews and quality phase gates as part of the product development process. He also liaises with the supply chain to procure and manufacture prototype products efficiently, ensuring that projects meet their technical and quality standards.
Project Management and Customer Engagement
Jonathan Rowland has a strong background in project management, particularly in the context of engineering projects. He engages in direct customer liaison to ensure project alignment and satisfaction. His role involves reporting progress in technical development to the wider company, which fosters transparency and alignment across teams. This focus on customer engagement and project management has been integral to his success in delivering tailored solutions for Pharma R&D and production environments.