Beyond the Niche: The Curious Automation Engineer
What happens when an automation engineer refuses to be defined by just one technology, application or industry?
Industrial automation is constantly evolving. New systems, technologies and applications mean today's engineers need more than technical knowledge—they need curiosity, adaptability and the willingness to keep learning.
Join us for the August edition of the 9ja Automation Hub Monthly Webinar as we host Anu Olatunji, a Mechatronics and Automation Engineer with over 7 years of experience in industrial automation, control systems and industrial machinery.
About the Session
Beyond the Niche: The Curious Automation Engineer
This conversation will explore what it means to build a career beyond a single niche and how automation professionals can develop the curiosity and practical competence required to work across technologies, applications and industries.
We'll discuss:
Building transferable automation skills
Learning beyond your immediate area of specialization
Navigating different industrial environments
Developing practical problem-solving skills
Adapting to unfamiliar technologies and systems
Bridging the gap between engineering knowledge and real-world industrial practice
Lessons from working across manufacturing, oil & gas and process industries
Meet Our Speaker
Anuoluwapo Olatunji is a Mechatronics and Automation Engineer with over 7 years of experience in industrial automation, control systems and industrial machinery.
Her career has taken her across manufacturing, oil & gas and process industries, with hands-on experience in PLC programming, SCADA, HMI, industrial drives, Modbus communication, commissioning, troubleshooting and optimization of automated systems.
She began her professional journey with foundational training and project exposure in industrial automation before gaining experience in the oil & gas sector, working with SCADA and gas applications.
She currently works with KHS, an international company specializing in filling and packaging technology, where she is exposed to high-speed production equipment and applications including conveyors, shrink wrappers and labellers.
Her experience across different industries and technologies has shaped her belief in continuous learning, adaptability and practical problem-solving.
Who Should Attend?
This session is for:
Automation and Control Engineers
Mechatronics Engineers
Electrical/Electronics Engineers
Engineering Students
Early-career Engineers
Industrial Professionals
Anyone building a career in industrial automation
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM WAT
💻 Online
🎟️ Registration Required
Come curious. Leave with a broader perspective on what your automation career can become.
Register now to secure your spot.