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George Dzikiti

@georgedzikiti

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Mechatronics engineer bridging field maintenance and engineering-level automation solutions.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek mid-level engineering roles where I can lead reliability, design and process-improvement projects, mentor teams, and advance toward electrical engineering and project leadership in safe, efficient operations.

I am a mechatronics engineer with hands-on expertise across electrical, mechanical and automation systems in industrial, mining, manufacturing and academic settings. I have led installations, preventive and corrective maintenance, and automation integrations—working with VFDs, PLCs, medium-voltage distribution, pneumatic systems and CNC equipment—to reduce downtime and improve reliability.

As a part-time lecturer I translate theory into practical skills for diploma students while mentoring operators and maintenance teams on safety and best practice. I am seeking to move into mid-level engineering roles where I can apply field experience and engineering background to lead reliability, design and process-improvement projects toward sustainable, efficient operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Electrical/ Maintenance Engineer

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Restapedic Luxury Bedding

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Maintain, optimize, and automate manufacturing systems across bedding and foam production lines, reducing unplanned downtime and improving production efficiency through electrical installations, VFDs, PLCs, and preventive maintenance.

PLC Electrical Installation CNC Diagnostics Motor Control Troubleshooting

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Lecturer (Part Time)

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Speciss College

May 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Deliver and assess City & Guilds diploma courses in electrical, instrumentation, and mechatronics, developing applied competencies via lectures, labs, and supervised projects to prepare industry-ready technicians.

Instruction PLC Instrumentation Assessments Project supervision

Electrical Engineer

Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Supported installation, testing, and maintenance of high- and low-voltage electrical systems and automation controls for mining operations while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and supporting multidisciplinary teams.

Electrical Testing Automation Troubleshooting Commissioning

Electronics Technician

Rabo Metal

Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 (9 months)

Performed e-waste recycling tasks including soldering/desoldering, board grading, and precious metal recovery, improving component salvage rates and materials sorting efficiency.

Soldering E Waste Sorting Metals Recovery Quality Control

Elevator Technician

Escallant Elevator Company

Mar 2020 - Dec 2020 (9 months)

Installed, refurbished, and serviced electrical traction elevators, performed fault finding, rewiring, and safety rescue procedures while supporting new installation planning and customer communication.

Fault Finding Rewiring Safety Procedures Installation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chinhoyi University of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Mechatronics

2017 - 2021

Grade: B-

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics with distinctions in Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Industrial Management, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and Industrial Robotics and Automation.