Caitlin is an Advanced Research Engineer at the Manufacturing Technology Centre where she focuses on technical research in the electronics and robotics industry.

She is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and is a Member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

Previously, she was a Materials and Manufacturing Engineer at Swansea University where she worked towards her Engineering Doctorate in printed electronics for flexible packaging. Key areas of research included printing methods, deposition analysis, ink manufacture, rheology and electronic testing of antennas.

She graduated in 2016 with a First-Class Honours in Mechanical Engineering. She has over 7 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering as well as experience of working in numerous engineering fields including printed electronics, mass manufacturing, medical engineering and defence. Through her experiences with the Army Reserves, she has achieved an additional qualification in Leadership and Management with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Caitlin is passionate about developing others and supporting her community. In 2021, she was awarded the Top 50 Women in Engineering: Engineering Heroes 2021 for her contribution during the pandemic. She regularly promotes engineering as a STEM ambassador, is a member of the Women’s Engineering Society Event Directors Committee and is Vice-Chair for WES Early Careers Board.