Benjamin Thatcher
About Benjamin Thatcher
Benjamin Thatcher is an Electrical Design Engineer with extensive experience in engineering roles across various companies, including ABB and Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from The Open University and specializes in creating design documentation and ensuring compliance in X-ray inspection equipment.
Work at Mettler-Toledo International
Currently, Benjamin Thatcher serves as an Electrical Design Engineer at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for producing design documentation using Eplan P8 and Pro Panel. He ensures compliance with engineering standards while supporting the implementation of customer-specific requirements, particularly in the area of X-ray inspection equipment.
Previous Experience at ABB
Benjamin Thatcher has extensive experience at ABB, where he held multiple positions. He worked as a Test & Inspection Engineer from 2008 to 2010 for two years in St Neots, focusing on engineering and manufacturing BOMs through design tool integration with enterprise software. Later, he served as a Hardware Design Engineer from 2011 to 2018 for seven years, further developing his expertise in electrical design.
Experience at Biogas Technology Ltd
From 2010 to 2011, Benjamin Thatcher worked as a Controls Commissioning Engineer at Biogas Technology Ltd for ten months. In this position, he contributed to the commissioning of control systems, enhancing his practical skills in engineering and system integration.
Educational Background
Benjamin Thatcher studied Engineering at The Open University, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from 2005 to 2012. He also attended Bedford College, where he studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering and achieved an ONC from 1996 to 1998. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Early Career at Samuel Jones UK Ltd
Before his roles at ABB and other companies, Benjamin Thatcher worked as an Engineering Technician at Samuel Jones UK Ltd from 1996 to 2008 for twelve years. This early career experience contributed to his technical skills and understanding of engineering processes.