Alisha Li
About Alisha Li
Alisha Li is an Automation and Controls Specialist currently working at Hatch in Saskatoon, Canada. She has a diverse background in engineering, having held positions at FiberHome, GE Healthcare, and March Consulting Associates, and holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.
Current Role at Hatch
Alisha Li serves as an Automation and Controls Specialist at Hatch, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on safety frameworks, machine reliability, and hazard analysis. She actively participates in projects that involve monitoring and predicting potential failures. Her contributions include reviewing procedures for cooling loop charging and engaging in the commissioning process. Alisha has also addressed operational challenges in the mining industry by providing solutions to eliminate nuisance fire alarms and resolving issues related to mining cart tracking.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Alisha Li has extensive experience in engineering roles prior to her current position. She worked at FiberHome as a Product Design and Test Engineer from 1999 to 2000 in Wuhan, Hubei, China. Following this, she served as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Saskatchewan from 2000 to 2007. She then joined GE Healthcare as a Software Engineer from 2009 to 2011 in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. Alisha continued her career at March Consulting Associates Inc. as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer from 2012 to 2015.
Educational Background
Alisha Li has a strong academic foundation in engineering. She studied Telecommunications Engineering at Xidian University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. She furthered her education at the University of Saskatchewan, achieving both a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her studies have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of various engineering principles and practices.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Alisha Li possesses a range of technical skills relevant to her field. In her current role, she has studied safety frameworks, machine reliability, and hazard analysis. She has also investigated human protection GFIC products and related codes, raising concerns about existing site obstruction lighting designs. Additionally, she identified a flow regulation capability to manage water pressure using an existing on/off valve, showcasing her problem-solving abilities in engineering challenges.