FINN GORMAN
Mechanical Engineer |
Robotics & Automation | Systems Integration
PROFILE
Final-year Mechanical
Engineering student at the University of East Anglia, on track for First Class Honours and ranked top of class in Year 2 (77.11%). Achieved 88% in Control Systems, 81.8% in Programming, and 81% in Electronics — the three disciplines at the core of modern robotics engineering. Experienced in designing and delivering end-to-end automation systems, from PLC programming and embedded hardware through to vision systems and human-machine interfaces.
EDUCATION
BEng Mechanical Engineering 2022 – 2026
University of East Anglia
• Expected First Class Honours | Year 2: 77.11% — Top of Class
• IMechE Best Student Award 2025 — Fredrick Barnes Waldron Award, UEA School of Engineering, Maths & Physics
• Relevant modules: Control Systems (88%), Programming (81.8%), Analogue & Digital Electronics (81%), Mathematics (81.3%), Manufacturing (79%), Engineering Design Project (73.6%)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Construction & Engineering Management Intern 2025
Scottish
Power Renewables
• Spearheaded CFD and CAE analysis of wake-induced flow from the SSCV Sleipnir on subsea pipelines and foundations for the £4 billion East Anglia Three offshore wind farm
• Developed a digital twin of the vessel thruster to simulate complex hydrodynamic effects; delivered CAD models and structural risk-mitigation insights to the engineering team
• Operated within a large-scale, safety-critical construction environment, developing skills in simulation-driven engineering decision-making
Manufacturing Engineering Intern 2025
Mill
Tech Manufacturing
• Developed hands-on expertise in precision engineering across 5-axis CNC machining, CAD/CAM design, and process optimisation
• Reduced manufacturing cycle time and improved surface finish quality on live production components ahead of CMM inspection
Freelance CAD & Design Engineer Ongoing
Self-Employed
• Delivered commercial engineering design projects for clients including a residential cooling system and a triathlon bike hydration attachment.
ROBOTICS & ENGINEERING PROJECTS
PLC Production
Line Automation
Control Systems Coursework · Team of 3 · Grade: 88%
• Programmed a PLC in graphical code to automate a full production line, implementing sequencing, timing, and process control logic — direct hands-on industrial automation experience
• Collaborated in a team of three engineers to design, validate, and deliver a fully functional automated control system within coursework constraints
Automated
Factory — Siemens Plant Simulator
Manufacturing Module · Grade: 79%
• Designed and simulated a fully automated factory incorporating robotic arms and conveyor systems within a Siemens
digital twin environment
• Modelled end-to-end production workflows, optimising layout and throughput — demonstrating applied knowledge of robotics integration and manufacturing systems design
Pipe-Climbing
Robot
IMechE Student Competition · Team Lead · Grade: 73.6%
• Led a team to design and build an autonomous pipe-climbing robot capable of navigating complex industrial environments
• Managed the full project lifecycle — research, CAD, simulation, additive manufacturing, and machining — under real competition deadlines
Traffic Light
Automation System
Analogue & Digital Electronics Module · Grade: 81%
• Coded an automated traffic light controller with vehicle-detection sensors and a custom-designed signal transmitter
• Covered embedded systems, real-time control logic, sensor integration, and signal design — directly applicable to robotics hardware engineering
AED Bracket
for UAV — Final Year Dissertation
Saxon Air Ltd
• Awarded the competitive Saxon Air dissertation project; designed a flight-qualified AED attachment for a UAV using generative design, orthotropic FEA modelling, and additive manufacturing
• Characterised orthotropic material properties through physical testing and built a validated structural model for flight qualification
UAV Storage
& Docking Unit
Royal Aeronautical Society Build Challenge 2025
• Designed a modular UAV docking and storage system optimised for secure payload handling and last-mile delivery in dense urban environments
Engineering
Without Borders
UEA Multidisciplinary Team · Top 3 at University
• Co-developed a sustainable, locally-manufacturable water transport solution for a remote Cambodian village using CAD and design-for-impact principles — ranked in the top 3 projects at UEA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Robotics & Automation Vision systems, actuator integration, HMI design, PLC programming, autonomous systems
Programming Python, C++, MATLAB, Arduino (Embedded C), PLC graphical code
CAD & Simulation SolidWorks, Fusion 360, ANSYS FEA & CFD, Siemens Plant Simulator
Control Systems Control theory, embedded systems, sensor integration, closed-loop design
Manufacturing Additive manufacturing (FDM), 5-axis CNC, CMM inspection, materials testing
Data & Analysis MATLAB, Microsoft 365, wind tunnel testing, digital twin modelling, data visualisation
AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• IMechE Best Student Award 2025 — Fredrick Barnes Waldron Award, UEA School of Engineering, Maths & Physics
• UEA Santander Commercial Entrepreneurship Award — £500 grant for nasal dilator product development, from concept to prototype and commercial launch, project is still ongoing
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) — Active Member
• Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) — Young Persons Committee Member
• Energy Institute — Active Member
• UEA Engineering Society | Norwich Debating Union
CERTIFICATIONS & CPD
• Renewable Energy Projects — University of Colorado Boulder, Coursera (2025)
• Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering — TU Delft, EDX
• Introduction to PLC and Industrial Automation — LinkedIn Learning | Excel for Engineers — LinkedIn Learning
• Regular attendee of IMechE and EERG engineering webinars — sustainable engineering, renewable energy, and emerging technologies