Benjamin Percival
About Benjamin Percival
Benjamin Percival is a Technical Operations Leader with over nine years of experience in switching power supplies and medical devices. He has worked at IBA since 2021 and is fluent in Japanese, having lived in Japan for seven years.
Work at IBA
Benjamin Percival has been serving as the Technical Operations Leader at IBA since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and repair of the particle accelerator at a proton therapy center located in Reading, UK. Prior to his current position, he worked at IBA as a Site Technical Leader from 2019 to 2021, where he contributed to technical operations in the Reading facility. He also held the position of Field Services Engineer at IBA from 2017 to 2019, further enhancing his expertise in technical operations within the medical device sector.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Percival earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from The University of Birmingham, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical roles in the industry. Additionally, he attended The Manchester Grammar School from 2000 to 2007, which contributed to his academic development. His expertise includes a focus on switching power supplies and medical devices, supported by over nine years of industrial experience.
Background
Benjamin Percival has over nine years of experience in the industrial sector, with a significant focus on switching power supplies and medical devices. He spent seven years living and working in Japan, which contributed to his fluency in Japanese. This international experience has enhanced his professional capabilities and understanding of diverse operational environments. His work experience includes travel to several countries in Europe and the USA, further broadening his industry exposure.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at IBA, Benjamin Percival worked as a Technical Intern at Powelectrics Limited in 2010 for three months. His career at IBA began as a Field Services Engineer from 2017 to 2019, where he gained hands-on experience in technical operations. He then advanced to the position of Site Technical Leader from 2019 to 2021, where he played a key role in managing technical processes at the Reading site. This progression reflects his growing expertise and responsibilities within the organization.