Experience

Ker-Train Research Inc.

• Canada
• Engineering Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Engineer

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  ● Construct transmission and driveline architectures to meet critical performance requirements of wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles and industrial machinery -----» Featuring unique Ker-Train technology, traditional technology, or hybrid of both -----» Diesel, gasoline, electric and hybrid platforms ● Develop physical models for powertrain elements from component-level to system-level (including controllers) using MATLAB/Simulink and other tools for simulation and analysis ● Design and analyze complex mechanical subsystems (unique and traditional) including gearsets, friction clutch assemblies, roller clutch assemblies and actuation or lubrication hydraulics -----» FEA, motion and energy analysis ● Conduct advanced R&D and testing activities on new, patented mechanical transmission technology ● Conduct detailed engineering analysis to size OEM components including bearings, seals and springs ● Work closely with engineering & technical staff to assemble test rigs, install instrumentation, program/debug software, run tests, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues that surface during testing Show less


Samco Machinery
• Canada
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Project Manager/Facility Planner

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2013


Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Queen's University

• Research/Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2012

  ● Worked on the development of a new application for machine vision technology related to fault detection in automated assembly equipment, which involved: -----» Vision system development in LabVIEW and MATLAB -----» PLC and microcontroller programming (AB MicroLogix, OMRON CP1, Parallax) -----» HMI development (AB PanelView, LabVIEW) -----» Interfacing hardware devices using serial RS-232 and Ethernet protocols -----» Some machine design (using SolidWorks) and fabrication -----» Work with pneumatic components (valves, nozzles, air knives, etc.) ● Co-authored and presented technical papers for the ASME/IEEE Conference on Mechatronics & Embedded Systems & Applications (MESA 2011) and 3 other International conferences (REM 2010, CARV 2011, M2VIP 2012) ● Served as a teaching assistant for 5 courses in mechatronics, controls and engineering design ● Gave weekly lectures and supervised lab sessions for classes of 20 – 30 students; marked reports and exams ● Assisted with designing lab exercises focusing on sensors (range, colour, etc.) and microcontrollers for applications in mobile robot navigation ● Supervised 4 industry-sponsored undergraduate engineer capstone design projects ● Served as a teaching assistant for a mechatronics course offered by ADMI (Advanced Design and Manufacturing Institute), a post-graduate (Master's) engineering program for working engineers Show less



Van-Rob, Inc

• Canada
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Intern (Engineering)

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  ● Was accepted into the MITACS Accelerate research internship program for graduate students and partnered with Van-Rob, a leading manufacturer of steel stampings for the automotive industry ● Developed an automated ‘in-die’ spray lubrication system for a stamping press, which required: -----» Designing a hardware layout for a prototype system (nozzles, valves, pump, etc.) -----» Assembling the prototype system and installing onto a testbed die -----» Writing PLC ladder logic (for an AB SLC 500 PLC) to control the prototype system ● Tested the prototype system with technical personnel and made quality measurements of sample parts ● Analyzed results of the tests and made recommendations for design and testing method modifications Show less



General Motors

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Oct 2007 - Dec 2008

  ● Provided coordination and support for two major multimillion-dollar plant projects; -----» A demolition/tearout of an entire (brownfield) Body Shop facility -----» A tool and equipment installation for a new Body Shop facility (2009 Chevrolet Camaro) ● Compiled bid packages for construction and manufacturing subprojects that included defined scopes of work, schedule requirements, technical specifications and supporting drawings/documents for contractors ● Conducted pre-bid and bid clarification meetings for representatives of up to 5 different competing contractors; worked closely with the GM Purchasing department on awarding contracts and making progress payments ● Managed several subprojects ranging in budgets from $40K to $12M; the largest of which being the installation and commissioning of a facility-wide monorail conveyor system ● Conducted weekly meetings with as many as 20 representatives from general contractors, subcontractors and GM personnel to discuss and address progress updates, schedule requirements and open issues ● Provided detailed direction to both general contractors and GM construction skilled trades on installation issues, technical requirements and site management Show less

• Professional Intern

  • May 2005 - Sep 2006

  ● Held positions of Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor and Production Supervisor As a Manufacturing Engineer: ● Designed CAD layouts for new multi-robot cells and modified layouts for existing cells ● Investigated and resolved various equipment issues affecting product throughput and equipment downtime As a Maintenance Supervisor: ● Supervised two different groups of ~15 skilled trades employees (electricians, industrial mechanics, etc.) ● Managed equipment breakdowns by effectively assigning manpower, contributing ideas for problem resolution and communicating with necessary managers and departments ● Planned and supervised weekly downtime maintenance work (preventative, predictive and reactive) As a Production Supervisor: ● Supervised two different groups of ~30 unskilled employees (sprayers, sanders, etc.) ● Performed in-depth quality audits and resolved various production issues affecting quality and throughput ● Gained exposure to a wide variety of processes and facilities within an automotive complex Show less

• Engineering Co-op Student

  • May 2004 - Sep 2004

  ● Created several CAD designs related to plant tooling and material handling systems; followed projects from design to fabrication and installation ● Created several CAD designs related to plant tooling and material handling systems; followed projects from design to fabrication and installation