Paul Oca
About Paul Oca
Paul Oca is a Graduate Control Systems Engineer currently employed at SSI SCHÄFER in Sydney, Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from UNSW and has experience in various engineering and customer service roles.
Work at SSI SCHÄFER
Paul Oca has been employed at SSI SCHÄFER as a Graduate Control Systems Engineer since 2022. His role is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. At SSI SCHÄFER, he focuses on developing control systems that align with Industry 4.0 principles, emphasizing safe, sustainable, and economically viable maintenance strategies.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Paul Oca worked at Appian Corporation as an Associate Solutions Engineer for one month in 2022. He also gained experience as Floor Staff at Pancakes On The Rocks in 2015 for two months and served as a Sales Assistant at BWS from 2016 to 2019 for three years. Additionally, he worked as a Labourer at Silvan Australia for two months in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Paul Oca holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he studied from 2015 to 2021. His academic background includes a strong foundation in efficient design, particularly with unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), controllers, and device interfacing.
Thesis and Research
Paul conducted a thesis focused on a low-cost smartphone thermal camera system designed for diagnosing defects in photovoltaic modules. This project enhanced his skills in data analysis and machine learning, contributing to his expertise in developing innovative solutions within the engineering field.
Background
Paul Oca completed his secondary education at Mount Carmel Catholic College, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. His early education laid the groundwork for his subsequent pursuit of engineering, particularly in the fields of mechatronics and automation.