Profile
Helen Taylor
Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
Medina High School, Newport, Isle of Wight. Coventry university
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Qualifications:
GCSEs A level Maths, Physics and Spanish, MEng Mechanical engineering, PhD in laser welding
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Work History:
JCB, looking at laser hardening engines, Rolls Royce submarines as materials engineer
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Current Job:
Metallurgist
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Employer:
Rolls-Royce
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About Me
A Materials Engineer working on Nuclear power.
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I live in the Midlands with my husband and two young children. I go into schools to talk about science. I have worked on lasers, diggers and nuclear submarines.
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My Work
I make sure that materials don't break when used.
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I work for Rolls-Royce, who make engines for planes, ships and submarines. I make sure that the materials won’t fail and do research to solve problems that occur.
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My Typical Day: Every day is slightly different, a mixture of meetings, research, project work and going to look at bits of metal.
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Every day is slightly different, a mixture of meetings, research, project work and going to look at bits of metal.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Tenacious, free thinker
What's the best thing you've done in your career?
Got to study lasers for my Phd
What or who inspired you to follow your career?
My dad and my materials lecturer
What was your favourite subject at school?
Maths
What did you want to be after you left school?
Engineer
Were you ever in trouble at school?
No, I was good (and good at getting away with it!)
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Laser Engineer
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Hugh Jackman
What's your favourite food?
Pizza
What is the most fun thing you've done?
Zip wires at Go Ape
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Happiness, health and a break from my kids
Tell us a joke.
What's a Grecian urn? About 200 euros a day?
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