Jimi Minton
About Jimi Minton
Jimi Minton is a controls engineer at General Mills in Sydney, Australia, with a background in automotive electrical and mechanical engineering.
Current Role at General Mills
Jimi Minton is currently employed at General Mills in Sydney, Australia. He has been with the company since December 2015. In this role, Jimi leverages his extensive background in electrical and mechanical engineering, transitioning from his early experience in the automotive sector to a focus on controls engineering.
Educational Background
Jimi Minton studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Newcastle, earning a Bachelor's Degree after five years from 2009 to 2014. In addition, he completed dual certifications at TAFE NSW Higher Education: a Certificate III in Automotive Electrician and a Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical, both spanning two years from 2006 to 2008. These educational experiences have ingrained strong technical skills and knowledge in both automotive and electrical engineering.
Professional Experience at Mars
From 2013 to 2014, Jimi Minton worked as a Project Engineer Intern at Mars in Berkeleyvale for 11 months. During his tenure, he gained practical experience in project management and engineering solutions, contributing to various engineering projects. This role helped Jimi develop vital skills in managing engineering projects effectively.
Experience at Total Engineering Services and WesTrac
Jimi Minton served as an Automotive Electrician at Total Engineering Services in Rutherford from 2011 to 2014 and at WesTrac in Mount Thorley from 2005 to 2011. At WesTrac, he accumulated six years of hands-on experience with automotive electrical systems, while at Total Engineering Services, he further honed his technical expertise over three years. These positions provided Jimi with significant practical experience and developed his competencies in automotive electrical and mechanical systems.
Engineering Skills and Expertise
Jimi Minton has over eight years of experience in the field of automotive electrical and mechanical engineering before transitioning to his current role in controls engineering. His early career was marked by substantial hands-on work in automotive electrical systems, reinforced by his technical certifications. Jimi's diversified skills include project management, practical engineering solutions, and a robust understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems.