Jeff krahn

Senior Research Engineer at Nexera Robotics
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(386) 825-5501
Location
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, CA

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Credentials

  • Certificate Program in University Teaching and Learning
    Simon Fraser Univeristy Teaching and Learning Centre
    Apr, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Instructional Skills Workshop
    Simon Fraser University Teaching and Learning Centre
    Dec, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Nexera Robotics
    • Canada
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Research Engineer
      • Jul 2021 - Present

  • University of the Fraser Valley
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Instructor (Limited Term Appointment)
      • Aug 2017 - Jul 2021

      Instructor for: ENGR 151 - Computer-aided Engineering GraphicsENGR 210 - Circuit AnalysisENGR 340 - Micro-processors and Embedded SystemsENPH 310 - Electronics I (analog electronics)ENPH 320 - Electronics II (digital electronics & FPGAs)PHYS 101 - Introductory General Physics (Mechanics & Fluids)PHYS 105 - Heat, Waves and OpticsPHYS 111 - Mechanics (calculus based)

    • Instructor (Limited Term Appointment)
      • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

      Instructor for:Fall 2016: PHYS 111 - Mechanics (calculus based)ENPH 320 - Electronics II (digital electronics & FPGAs)Winter 2017:PHYS 111 - Mechanics (calculus based)ENGR 151 - Computer-aided Engineering GraphicsENGR 340 - Micro-processors and Embedded Systems

  • Simon Fraser University
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Postdoctoral Fellow
      • Jan 2015 - Mar 2021

      Duties:- Design and development of robotic systems utilizing smart materials - Writing of patent applications- Aid in the writing of government and industrial research grant applications- Peer review of manuscripts for journal publication- Supervision of undergraduate students- Provide training on laboratory equipment- Maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment

    • Research Assistant
      • May 2011 - Dec 2014

  • CEA Innovations Corp.
    • Burnaby, B.C.
    • Head of Research and Development
      • Jul 2014 - Jan 2019

      Research and development for a small start-up company focusing on automated solutions primarily for agricultural applications. Duties: - Design, fabrication and testing of a soft compliant robotic gripper designed for handling delicate produce - Design, fabrication and testing of an automated packaging system for use in greenhouses - Design work is performed using both analytical models and SolidWorks software - Fabrication and assembly of the final designs including the machining of parts, assembly of 3D printed parts and the integration of sensors, actuators, servos and other supporting circuitry - Control system design: interfacing sensors with microcontrollers in order to control gripper or packager movements - Design of a system for automated reliability testing - Writing patent applications - Sales and customer service - Budgeting, bookkeeping and payroll Show less

  • University of the Fraser Valley
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sessional Instructor
      • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

      Sessional Instructor for ENGR 340 - Micro-Processors and Embedded Systems Sessional Instructor for ENGR 340 - Micro-Processors and Embedded Systems

Education

  • Simon Fraser University
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Engineering
    2012 - 2014
  • Simon Fraser University
    MASc, Engineering
    2009 - 2011
  • Simon Fraser University
    BSc, Applied Physics Major, Mathematics Minor

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