Hello, my name is

Daniel Forbes

Electronics Engineer

About me

My passion for electronic engineering fuels my curiosity and drive to innovate. I am constantly expanding my knowledge to push boundaries in the field.

Electronics Engineering

As an electronics engineer, I have a strong understanding of the principles and applications of electricity and electronics. I am highly skilled in designing and developing electrical systems, I have a wide range of experience in how electronic systems work and how they can be put together. Whether working on small-scale projects or large-scale installations, I am dedicated to finding innovative solutions that meet the needs of clients.

Designing

I really enjoy the process of designing and coming up with clever and valuable systems and products

Building

I am an engineer with hands on experience in building and I understand the intricacies and limitations within machining

Motorbikes

I am very passionate about motorbikes, and love riding and maintaining them. I have been riding for over 10 years.

Skills

CAD design
80%
PCB design
65%
Building things
80%
Team player
100%
Product design
75%
Arduino
90%

My Experience

2023-Current

Radiola

Mechatronics Engineer

I am currently working on rolling out an on board announcement system on buses which allow blind or deaf people to more easily take public transport.

2020-2023

Metservice

Electronics Engineer / Technician

I was part of a uniquely-skilled team which is responsible for building, maintaining and installing weather stations around Aotearoa New Zealand and some Pacific Islands

2019-2020

Times 7

Engineer Intern

I was a part of an amazing design team and worked together with them to help design and develop RFID antennas

2020

Callaghan Innovation

Research Assistant

I worked on developing a process for high precision piezoelectric transducers to help reduce the risk of epileptic seizures.

Projects