Nick Dawkins
About Nick Dawkins
Nick Dawkins is a Senior PLC Technician at Diamond Light Source, where he has worked since 2007. He has extensive experience in electrical and electronic roles, having previously worked at companies such as Patheon Inc, James Fisher and Sons plc, Matsushita, and Novartis.
Current Role at Diamond Light Source
Nick Dawkins serves as a Senior PLC Technician at Diamond Light Source, a position he has held since 2007. In this role, he is responsible for the maintenance and development of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in various scientific applications. His extensive experience in electrical and electronic systems contributes to the operational efficiency of the facility.
Previous Experience at Patheon Inc
Before joining Diamond Light Source, Nick worked at Patheon Inc as an Electrical Specialist from 2002 to 2007. During his five years in Swindon, United Kingdom, he focused on electrical systems within the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing system reliability.
Experience at James Fisher and Sons plc
Nick Dawkins began his career as an Electrical Technician at James Fisher and Sons plc, where he worked from 1986 to 1994. Over the course of eight years in Newhaven, he gained valuable experience in electrical systems and maintenance, contributing to various marine and engineering projects.
Background in Electronics at Matsushita and Novartis
Nick has a background in electronics, having worked as an Electronic Technician at Matsushita from 2000 to 2002 and at Novartis from 1994 to 2000. His roles at these companies involved troubleshooting and maintaining electronic systems, which provided him with a solid foundation in electronic engineering principles.