Michael Tucker
About Michael Tucker
Michael Tucker is an Automation Controls Engineer with a strong background in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. He has worked for various companies, including Northvolt, Beckhoff Automation, and Andrew Engineering, and holds both a Bachelor's and two Master's degrees in related fields.
Work at Northvolt
Michael Tucker has been employed at Northvolt as an Automation Controls Engineer since 2021. His role involves applying his expertise in automation technology to enhance manufacturing processes. Northvolt focuses on sustainable battery production, and Tucker contributes to the development of innovative solutions that support the company's mission.
Education and Expertise
Michael Tucker holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Monash University, which he completed from 2010 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining two Master's degrees in Intelligent Systems from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (2018-2019) and in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Leibniz Universität Hannover (2019-2021). His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles.
Background
Before joining Northvolt, Michael Tucker worked as an Applications Engineer - Motion Specialist at Beckhoff Automation from 2016 to 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. He then transitioned to Andrew Engineering Pty Ltd, where he served as an Electrical Engineer from 2017 to 2018. His diverse work experience in engineering roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of automation and control systems.
Skills and Interests
Michael Tucker possesses a range of skills that include electrical design, software development, physics, and dynamics. He has a strong focus on applying first principles in engineering and science. Tucker enjoys collaborating in teams to engineer complex systems and has a keen interest in advancing automation technology.