Sarah Macdonell
About Sarah Macdonell
Sarah Macdonell serves as the Head of Beamline Systems Engineering and Engineering Group Quality and Resource Manager at Diamond Light Source, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in mechanical engineering, having held various positions at Malvern Instruments and Arctic Circle Limited.
Current Role at Diamond Light Source
Sarah Macdonell serves as the Head of Beamline Systems Engineering and Engineering Group Quality and Resource Manager at Diamond Light Source. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the management and development of beamline systems. Her role involves overseeing engineering quality and resource allocation, ensuring that projects align with organizational standards and objectives.
Previous Experience at Diamond Light Source
Prior to her current role, Sarah worked at Diamond Light Source as the Head of Beamline Systems Engineering from 2017 to 2019. During this time, she focused on the engineering aspects of beamline systems, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting research initiatives.
Career at Malvern Instruments
Sarah Macdonell has extensive experience at Malvern Instruments, where she worked in various engineering roles. She served as a Senior Mechanical Engineer for 8 months in 2011, followed by a 6-year tenure as Principal Mechanical Engineer from 2011 to 2017. Additionally, she was a Mechanical Design Engineer from 2008 to 2011, contributing to the design and development of mechanical systems.
Engineering Management at Arctic Circle Limited
From 2005 to 2008, Sarah worked as the Engineering Manager at Arctic Circle Limited in Hereford, United Kingdom. In this role, she was responsible for managing engineering teams and overseeing project execution, ensuring that engineering practices met company standards.
Education and Qualifications
Sarah Macdonell studied at Loughborough University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1999 to 2002. She continued her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree in Mechatronics from 2002 to 2003. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her engineering career.