Dr. Norbert Sieczkiewicz
I am passionate about solving puzzles with unorthodox solutions, which has led me on an engineering path.
Since then, I became a skilled researcher in data acquisition and analysis, sensors, AI tools, quality assurance, materials science, 3D printing, welding engineering and optical metrology.
I have always had a strong interest in learning about new topics and I feel comfortable researching, designing and engaging with a new project. Most of all, I enjoy the various aspects of learning.
Experience
Senior Research Engineer
Project development: Lead and deliver fundamental and applied research projects, including planning, budgeting, risk assessment, and stakeholder management. External project with the research institute.
Project scoping: Present research outcomes internally and directly to senior stakeholders. Liaise with suppliers on specifications and drawings (GD&T). Prepare technical reports and documentation.
Technical skills: Design and implement novel test methods using Python, CAD, data analysis, mechanical/electrical systems, and 3D printing.
Interdiciplinary projects: Support cross-functional research in computer vision, deep learning, surface science, imaging (UV, SWIR, IR), bonding methods, and materials science. Expertise in textiles, foams, microplastics, bonding webs, fusible yarns and SMAs.
Line management and team leadership: Mentor and line-manage graduate engineers, supporting technical development and career growth.
Public engagement Speak at James Dyson Foundation outreach events. Act as a judge at the James Dyson Award.
Product design: Initiate new product concepts and identify market opportunities. Validate concepts through calculations, simulations, and lab-based testing.
Design thinking: Generate innovative design solutions, contributing to 8 patents currently in progress.
Science and Research Engineer – New Technology Research
Delivering research projects (fundamental and applied research), planning research projects, identifying risks, identifying and managing stakeholders, presenting research output (internally), designing test methods (Python, CAD, mechanical and electrical design, computer vision, data analysis, documentation).
Project support at Technology Innovation Management
Patent landscaping, market overview, task automation (Python, web crawler - based on scraped data creating spreadsheets, presentations, monitoring website changes), identifying potential suppliers.
Metrology engineer
R&D, automotive projects in Vietnam (Hải Phòng), Germany (Ravensburg, Sindelfingen, Ingolstadt) and Poland (Poznań).
Freelance Technical Writer
Development and editing of educational materials related to Friction Stir Welding (an overview of the FSW process, presentation and exam).
Erasmus + KA2: 2017-1-SK01-KA202-035415 FSW-Tech Project
Laboratory Engineer
Medical devices, R&D.
Writer Freelance
Development and editing of educational materials related to microbonding (an overview of the microbonding processes, presentation and exam). Erasmus+.
Project no.: E+ 2016-1-RO01-KA202-024494 MicroBond
Education
Lancaster University (UK)
•Nvidia GPU grant,
•Third Academic Year Oral Presentation Runner-up - NSIRC Conference 2021.
University of Kentucky - Welding Research Laboratory (USA)
Back-Side Weld Pool Monitoring Project
Instytut Spawalnictwa – Institute of Welding in Gliwice (Poland)
West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (Poland)
Module 1: Welding processes and equipment
Module 2: Materials and their behaviour during welding
Module 3: Construction and design
Module 4: Fabrication, applications engineering
in accordance with IAB-252r5-19
Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon (Portugal)
Mechanical Engineering
West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (Poland)
Thesis Title: Tests of weldability of high-strength steel thermomechanically treated in the aspect of welding deformations.
West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (Poland)
Thesis Title: Bonding of structural elements made of polymer composites
Skills
- Python, deep learning, web crawlers, PLC communication (snap7)
- Computer and machine vision
- USB oscilloscopes, triggers, DAQ, signal analysis
- Laser trackers, 3D laser scanners, structured-light 3D scanners
- 3D printing, breadboarding & prototyping for electronics
- CAD: SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD Mechanical
- Google Scholar maintains an update-to-date list of my publications.
Interests
Apart from being a welding engineer, I enjoy most of my time being outdoors. In the winter, I am a hot-chocolate taster and a novice ice skater. During the warmer months, I enjoy outdoor swimming, hiking, and city walking tours.
When forced indoors, I follow a number of sci-fi and fantasy genre movies, books and games, I am an aspiring digital artist, and I spend a large amount of my free time exploring the latest technology advancements in the engineering world.
Awards & Certifications
- Electronics Weekly BrightSparks 2023, link 1, link 2
- NSIRC Conference 2021 - public speaking, presentation
- Armourers and Brasiers’ Travel Award 2020, link
- Awarded an NVIDIA GPU Grant 2019 for my PhD research
- 47th National Conference on Non-Destructive Testing in Kołobrzeg (Poland) - public speaking, article
- The 17th Welding Seminar at Technical University of Szczecin (Poland) - public speaking
- Representation of company „RW Swiss Automation” at job fairs IX Targi Pracy KARIERA 2018 in Szczecin (Poland)
- Representation of company „RW Swiss Automation” at XIV Job Fair in Szczecin (Poland)
- Leader Academy - Gdansk Foundation for Management Development (GFKM) in Poland
- 2016/2017 – Chancellor's Scholarship
- 2015/2016 – Chancellor's Scholarship
- Solidworks CSWA
- TIG welding and Visual Testing (VT) certificates
International experience
Multicultural experience. I have worked in 6 countries around the world:
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