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Meet Norbert Sieczkiewicz: EW BrightSparks 2023 from Dyson/Lancaster University
March 12, 2024
Now in its sixth year of awards, EW BrightSparks continues to shine a spotlight on the brightest and most talented young engineers in the UK. Among the latest cohort of 2023, Norbert Sieczkiewicz stands out as a remarkable science and research engineer at Dyson/Lancaster University.
Having completed his studies at Lancaster University, Norbert now works at Dyson's Malmesbury site as a Science and Research Engineer in the Floorcare section. His expertise lies in electron beam welding, where he strives for higher weld integrity, improved process monitoring, reduced failure rates, and zero defects manufacturing.
One of Norbert's key projects involved developing a backscattered electron detector plate for an electron beam welding machine. By integrating this plate with a welding camera and PLC data, he implemented a multi-sensor fusion approach to identify weld defects using deep learning libraries. Initial trials have shown promising results, particularly in detecting humping, a common weld defect.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Norbert has received prestigious awards such as the Armourers and Brasiers' Travel Award in 2020 for his research on Industry 4.0 implementation in electron beam quality assurance. He was also a runner-up for an NSIRC award in 2021 for his academic presentations on structural integrity.
Aside from his professional achievements, Norbert holds a patent for a unique circuit that switches sound between headphones and a loudspeaker. He developed a prototype of this device using custom-made PCBs, CircuitPython, Python programming, and 3D printing technology.
When he's not pushing the boundaries of engineering innovation, Norbert is actively involved in community and STEM outreach initiatives. He mentors graduate engineers at Dyson, volunteers for the James Dyson Foundation, and participates in events like the Cheltenham Science Festival and The Royal International Air Tattoo to engage children in STEM activities.
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