Oliver Silk
About Oliver Silk
Oliver Silk is a Controls Engineer with expertise in machine safety and Cognex Vision Systems. He has a diverse educational background and professional experience, including roles at SSI SCHÄFER and AstraZeneca, and has studied engineering and finance at various universities.
Work at SSI SCHÄFER
Oliver Silk has been employed at SSI SCHÄFER as a Controls Engineer since 2021. His role involves applying his expertise in machine safety and Cognex Vision Systems to enhance operational efficiency. He is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, where he contributes to various engineering projects. His responsibilities include optimizing equipment performance and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Education and Expertise
Oliver Silk holds a Bachelor of Engineering and Commerce from Colorado State University, which he completed in 2014. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering & Finance from Macquarie University, studying from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, he pursued a Blockchain enabled Business program at RMIT University from 2021 to 2022. His educational background supports his skills in controls engineering, particularly in driver setup with SEW Drives and proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7 Manager, and WINCC.
Background
Before joining SSI SCHÄFER, Oliver Silk gained valuable experience at AstraZeneca, where he worked as a Controls Engineer from 2018 to 2021. He also held a position as an Electrical Project Engineer at AstraZeneca for one month in 2018. His earlier internship at Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia provided him with hands-on engineering experience in Sydney. In 2018, he volunteered with Project Everest Ventures in Cambodia, contributing to the FarmEd Project.
Achievements
Oliver Silk has developed a strong skill set in commissioning processes, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FATS) and Site Acceptance Testing (SATS). He is experienced in validation processes such as Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). His expertise extends to optimizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and plant equipment, alongside a solid background in documentation writing for engineering projects.