Brendan McGaffey

Mechanical Design Engineer at Prosper Robotics
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London, England, United Kingdom, UK
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
      • Aug 2021 - Present

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    • Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mechanical Engineering Contractor
      • Jun 2021 - Present
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mechanical Engineering Contractor
      • Apr 2020 - Oct 2021
    • Canada
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Mechanical Engineer
      • Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

    • Mechanical Design Engineer
      • Oct 2016 - Mar 2021

    • Canada
    • Law Practice
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Co-op Technical Consultant
      • May 2015 - Sep 2015

      • Worked with Product Inventors to develop IP protection roadmaps and documentation • Oversaw the production of design patent documentation for an innovative furniture patent filing • Worked with Product Inventors to develop IP protection roadmaps and documentation • Oversaw the production of design patent documentation for an innovative furniture patent filing

    • Assistant Fluid Dynamics Researcher
      • Sep 2014 - Jan 2015

      • Performed an in-depth literature review on all works governing the study of impinging jet dynamics and air entrainment via impinging jets • Wrote a full length article investigating the effect of viscosity ratio on impinging jet dynamics and initial air cavity progression • Constructed a control circuit using LabView and National Instruments DAQ terminals to control the various variables of the experiment • Performed an in-depth literature review on all works governing the study of impinging jet dynamics and air entrainment via impinging jets • Wrote a full length article investigating the effect of viscosity ratio on impinging jet dynamics and initial air cavity progression • Constructed a control circuit using LabView and National Instruments DAQ terminals to control the various variables of the experiment

    • Canada
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Machinist/Welder
      • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

      • Became a proficient machinist utilizing a CNC milling machine and CNC lathe with MillPWR and Fagor control systems respectively. • Gained a detailed understanding of the various metal work and tooling variables such as sfm, rpm, feed rate, cut depth, tool geometry, etc. • Was responsible for welding operations of aluminum and steel robot frames. Utilized a variety of welding techniques (TIG, MIG, and Stick) • Became a proficient machinist utilizing a CNC milling machine and CNC lathe with MillPWR and Fagor control systems respectively. • Gained a detailed understanding of the various metal work and tooling variables such as sfm, rpm, feed rate, cut depth, tool geometry, etc. • Was responsible for welding operations of aluminum and steel robot frames. Utilized a variety of welding techniques (TIG, MIG, and Stick)

    • France
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Test Engineering Analyst
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      - Tested various developmental landing gear actuators for use on a future luxury jetliner - Worked with fluid power control systems specialized for the aerospace industry - Gained a working knowledge of transducer calibration/maintenance, pipe fitting, and infrared metrology - Tested various developmental landing gear actuators for use on a future luxury jetliner - Worked with fluid power control systems specialized for the aerospace industry - Gained a working knowledge of transducer calibration/maintenance, pipe fitting, and infrared metrology

    • Engineering Assistant
      • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

      - Automated the production of photo appendices for a large project using javascript and Adobe InDesign - Gained experience on a large volume of projects for a diverse range of clients - Responsible for the organization and modification of required AutoCAD drawings for use on environmental remediation projects - Assisted with and performed fieldwork including the inspection of mould remediation work, hazardous building materials assessments, flood assessments, mould assessments and IAQ assessments Show less

    • Engineering Co-op Student
      • Jan 2012 - May 2012

      - Aided in the design of a geodesic spherical mount for an optical communications device for underwater automation projects -Worked with military grade gyroscopic inertial navigation systems for underground position tracking -Worked with a team to complete a Feasibility study for a developing mine plan - Helped design a portable, expandable control center for use on a Chilean mine site - Processed point cloud Li-Dar scan data for overlay on a Chilean mine site drawing -Gained hands on experience with a CNC milling machine and a lathe Show less

    • Canada
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Line Cook
      • Jul 2009 - Aug 2011
    • Canada
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Employee
      • Jun 2007 - Sep 2009

      Worked mostly drive through Worked mostly drive through

Education

  • University of Waterloo
    Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering
    2011 - 2016

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