Paul Roberts
About Paul Roberts
Paul Roberts is a Senior Electrical Project Engineer with extensive experience in electrical design and project management, particularly in synchrotron beamlines. He holds an HND and a BEng Hons in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and an MSc in Electronic & Computer Systems.
Current Role at Diamond Light Source
Paul Roberts currently serves as a Senior Electrical Project Engineer at Diamond Light Source, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he specializes in the electrical design of synchrotron beamlines, focusing on critical areas such as motion control, vacuum control, networks, detectors, and cabling. His extensive experience in electrical engineering supports the development and management of complex projects within the organization.
Previous Experience at Diamond Light Source
Paul Roberts has a significant history with Diamond Light Source, having worked there in various capacities. He was an Electrical Design Engineer from 2009 to 2016, followed by a role as an Electrical Project Engineer from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he contributed to the design and implementation of electrical systems that support advanced scientific research.
Education and Expertise
Paul Roberts studied Electrical & Electronic Engineering at the Polytechnic of Wales, where he achieved a Higher National Diploma (HND) from 1986 to 1988. He furthered his education by obtaining a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (B Eng Hons) in the same field from 1988 to 1991. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Electronic & Computer Systems from Cardiff University from 1992 to 1993. His educational background underpins his expertise in electrical CAD, PCB design, and both analogue and digital electronic design.
Career Background
Before his current role, Paul Roberts held various engineering positions. He worked as an Electronics Development Manager at Oxford Applied Research from 1996 to 2008, where he managed electronics projects for over a decade. He also served as an Electronics Test Engineer at Panasonic from 1991 to 1992 and completed a Sandwich Engineering student placement at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory from 1989 to 1990. This diverse experience has equipped him with a broad skill set in electrical engineering.
Specializations in Electrical Engineering
Paul Roberts specializes in the electrical design of synchrotron beamlines, which involves intricate systems for motion control, vacuum control, and network integration. His expertise extends to the development of complex control and instrumentation systems, making him a key contributor to projects that require advanced electrical engineering solutions.