October is Manufacturing Appreciation Month. Over the past 30 years, the industry has evolved and the digital transformation has made new careers and new opportunities. To help shine a spotlight on some of the new roles, we will be spotlighting different employees all month long. This week, we are featuring our Robotics Engineer Lasindu Datunarachchi. We asked Lasindu a few questions to help people better understand a little more about his day-to-day work.
Q: How would you describe your role at Sure Controls?
A: I manage projects predominantly involving Robotics and Machine vision. In these projects, I would also be the designated Electrical Engineer, therefore would be involved in system design, schematics, programming, all the way to commissioning of completed systems.
Q: What is your favorite part of your day?
A: Projects can vastly differ from each other, so every project is a new adventure. I am constantly excited to see what comes next through the door, and to see what problem we need to solve to bring a smile to our customer.
Q: What is your biggest challenge?
A: The biggest challenge I face, and I’m sure this is even more relatable today with the ongoing pandemic, is managing things that are out of our control such as late parts, scarce materials, etc.
Q: Would you recommend your type of work to others?
A: Absolutely. The line of work is fast paced with technology ever evolving. We are constantly introduced to the latest technology and that keeps the work engaging and exciting.
Q: What is something people might not know about you?
A: I am married to a Russian! So, at family reunions, I get to eat some fantastic shish kebabs (usually along with some great whiskey).
A special thanks to Lasindu Datunarachchi for taking time out of his day to answer our questions and helping us get to know him and his role a little bit better. It’s our hope that by highlighting the challenging and creative work available in the manufacturing industry, we can help change the general perception of our field.
If you have a question about Sure Controls, or any of our positions, please contact us here.
