I always enjoyed maths and science
and it was my high
school maths teacher who suggested a career in engineering.
I’m currently working on modifying and redesigning the plant assembly
line here at Mitsubishi Motors to optimise performance.
I chose UniSA because
they offered a more practical, hands-on degree, giving you a broad grounding in different engineering processes from which you can then choose an area
to specialise in.
As part of my studies I spent six months at the University of Twente in
the Netherlands undertaking an industry research project. We utilised
Finite Element Analysis to model Deep Draw Stretch Forming - metal
stretching - and examined how to get the most metal stretch without
compromising the condition of the metal. At the end of my final year I
went on a one month advanced manufacturing tour of Taiwan,
working on an automotive related project at the National Cheng Kung
University.
My overseas study experiences were invaluable - I learnt how international companies and factories are run
and how
to communicate within the industry and with a wide range of people.
There are many career opportunities out there for engineering
graduates. You can work in virtually any industry and can just pick and choose from a range
of career options.
Vanessa Rostron
Production Engineer (Special Projects), Mitsubishi Motors Australia
Limited
Graduate, Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), 1996
Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Department for Administrative and
Information Services (DAIS)
Manufacturing Team Leader, Arnott’s Biscuits
Industrial Engineer, Berri Limited
Winner, Engineering Employers Association Management Studies Award, 1996
Member, Association of Professional Engineers and Scientists Australia
(APESMA)
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