Trevor Van Laerhoven
About Trevor Van Laerhoven
Trevor Van Laerhoven is a Production Engineer at CircuitHub in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in automation technology and has implemented process improvements in previous roles, notably as an SMT Team Leader at Link2 Manufacturing.
Work at CircuitHub
Trevor Van Laerhoven has been employed at CircuitHub as a Production Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for generating programs for Pick N Place and Jet Printing Mycronic machines in a remote environment. He collaborates with the Software Development team to implement continuous process improvements and conducts root cause analysis. Additionally, he provides customer guidance on design for manufacturability (DFM) and leads internal quality briefings while managing external quality issues as Lead Quality Engineer.
Previous Experience at Link2 Manufacturing
Prior to his current role, Trevor worked at Link2 Manufacturing for four years, from 2017 to 2021, as an SMT Team Leader and Automation Technologist. He was responsible for implementing several process improvements aimed at enhancing productivity and traceability while eliminating unnecessary tasks. Trevor also served as the main point of contact on the production floor, coordinating with various departments, including Quoting, Parts & Purchasing, Through-hole, Inspection, Shipping, and Rework teams. He began his tenure at Link2 Manufacturing as an SMT Operator and Automation Technologist from 2015 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Trevor studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where he completed a program in Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, specializing in Mechatronics and Robotics, from 2013 to 2015. This educational background has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his roles in production engineering and automation technology.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Throughout his career, Trevor has focused on process improvement initiatives. At Link2 Manufacturing, he implemented several strategies to enhance productivity and traceability. At CircuitHub, he continues to collaborate with the Software Development team to drive continuous process improvements, demonstrating a commitment to operational efficiency and quality management.