About ben lewis
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer | Machine Design & Industrial Engineering Australia
I am a Mechanical and Electrical Engineer with over 25 years of experience in industrial machine design.
I am a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and listed on the National Engineering Register (NER) with Engineers Australia in Mechanical Engineering, providing expert independent engineering capability across complex industrial systems.
Engineering Experience Across Heavy Industry
I have delivered engineering solutions across a wide range of demanding industries, including:
Prototype machines, custom built and special-purpose equipment
Rail and rolling stock systems
Industrial heavy plant manufacturing
Agricultural machinery and systems
Food and confectionery production equipment
Mining and resources
Each project is developed with a focus on functionality, safety, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance.
Engineering Approach
I take a structured, engineering-led approach to every project, combining:
Practical design experience
Engineering analysis and problem solving
AS/NZS compliance understanding
Real-world manufacturing and fabrication constraints
This ensures every solution is technically robust, buildable, and fit for purpose in industrial environments.
Professional Commitment
I am passionate about engineering and take a focused, detail-driven approach to every project. Each assignment receives full technical attention, from initial concept through to detailed design and support during implementation.
Contact
If you work for a large industrial company and require machine design please get in touch to discuss your project requirements.
What clients are saying...
“Ben has worked with us on a number of projects. We have had dramatic improvement on machine performance because of Ben’s ability to diagnose the problem and come up with a better design solution. Ben is generous with his knowledge, providing training and support to our internal staff on stress analysis. I would highly recommend Ben to any company that is looking for timely and simple solutions in machine design.”
“It’s been a pleasure working with Ben over the past few years. His exceptional technical skills, personality and commitment to deliver the optimal solution for each and every project sets a great example for the engineering profession.”
“Our company engaged Ben at Custom Machines to design a new process to insert within a complex manufacturing application. Ben was incredibly responsive from the beginning; engaging quickly with the challenge to develop solutions quickly and comprehensively. Covid-19 was no barrier to collaboration and Ben used IT and regular communication to enable us to track progress on the project. The project included sourcing bespoke components and pneumatics, and ensuring the new machinery could interface with the existing. The project was delivered on budget and integrated flawlessly with the existing machinery. We couldn’t be happier and will definitely reach out to Ben again when the next production machinery challenge arises!”
“We had a very challenging machine that needed to be designed and built. A lot of people did not want to take this on but Ben was excited about doing it. He has a very broad range of skills and was very good at finding the solutions to every obstacle that came along. Excellent communication meant I knew exactly what was happening every step of the way. I would confidently recommend Ben to anyone.”
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Education
Chartered Professional Engineer January 2024
RiskX: Risk Management for Projects
edX | University of Adelaide | October 2023
Ferrous Technology II
Coursera | Pohang University of Science and Technology | September 2021
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Norplan Engineering S.L., License 01/FF1099 | April 2016
Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Linear Elastic Behavior
edX | MITx - 3.032.1x: | October 2015
Embedded Systems - Shape the World
edX | UTAustinX - UT.6.01x | May 2014
The Hardware/Software Interface
Coursera | University of Washington | June 2013
TR1020 - TwinCAT Training: PLC Programming
Beckhoff Automation | February 2012
University of Ballarat, Ballarat, Victoria
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical), Automated Machine Systems, Graduated with Honors
1999 – 2001
University of Ballarat, Ballarat, Victoria
Advanced Certificate in Engineering
1998 – 1998