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Nolan Chan is a seasoned systems engineer with expertise in robotics, automation, and software development. He has worked with top companies such as Omron Adept Technologies, Johnson & Johnson, and Determined AI, and has experience in developing full Python libraries, designing automated processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop test requirements and test plans. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University.

Experience

    • Developer Support Engineer
      • Jul 2022 - Present
      • Remote

  • Cobalt Robotics
    • San Mateo, California, United States
    • System Test Engineer
      • Feb 2021 - Jun 2022
      • San Mateo, California, United States

      Maintained and improved existing procedures and test scripts for PCB test fixturesCollaborate with cross functional teams to develop test requirements and test plans for PCB testingDeveloped and documented GUI templates for manufacturing side testsDesigned and implement processes to convert shell instanced python scripts to be GUIs with individual installersDebug robotic system issues using a variety of tools including interpretation of ros and linux system logs, analyzing back end events, and comparing robot sensor values to external sensors

  • Johnson & Johnson
    • Santa Clara County, California, United States
    • System Verification Engineer
      • Jun 2020 - Feb 2021
      • Santa Clara County, California, United States

      Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop initial system DVT plan including over 2000 requirements for FDA submissionTrain team members on testing infrastructure, python, EtherCAT and bashGenerate standardized test strategy for motor based subsystems. including plans for development of a hardware-in-the-loop test fixture

  • Auris Health, Inc
    • Redwood City, CA
    • Systems Test Engineer
      • Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
      • Redwood City, CA

      Write example scripts in python and bash to parse protobuf telemetry files and event logsCreate graphical tool for clinical team to record current position of the robotic system so they can be noted and reused for additional studiesDevelop spreadsheet merging tools with PyQt5 to perform mass updates to requirement and test cases in JAMA

    • United States
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Systems Engineer
      • Oct 2018 - Nov 2019

      Developed full Python library for mobile robot communications including handling connection, file transfer, manipulation of configuration, handling of I/O and managing job listsProduced an interface to convert Omron/Adept’s V+ language to linked database items, allowing the user to generate notes between dependencies as an alternative to flow chartsImplement automatic data gathering tools using a BeagleBoneBlack utilizing robot communication over serial, CAN, telnet and SSH Collaborate with several other Engineering groups to design tests to ensure desired marketing specifications are met as well as complying with applicable safety standards Responsible for performing over 25% of design validation tests for a 12-month scoped project, leading to an on-time passing validation review, while involved in over 40% of all design validation tests Applied simple kinematics for an EtherCAT SCARA robot for mechanical component testing to remove delays between mechanical design and software bring up

    • Automation Training Leader
      • Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

      Developed training materials for robotics, vision systems and motion controls.Provided training on robotics, vision systems, motion controls, and PLC programming.Created documentation for use of vision based localization for mobile robots.Provided company internal courses to supplement debugging tools and strategies for the mobile robot line.

    • Lead Applications Development Engineer - Mobile Robots
      • Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

      Led weekly meetings with 7 global sales and support engineering teams to prioritize global issuesManaged a team of 5 engineers to support worldwide software issues regarding Omron Mobile RobotsDeveloped tools in SalesForce.com to better track and assign cases between all robotic teamsConducted meetings as needed with Quality, Services, and Development Engineering teamsProvided feedback between marketing and global support teams on a bi-weekly basis

    • Application Development Engineer
      • Sep 2014 - Apr 2017

      Designed automated processes for testing application level softwareCreated a C# Library for easy integration of Omron Mobile Robots, including job communication, handshaking, simple commands, and data collectionCreated trade show demos involving mobile robots, fixed arm robots, safety systems, machine automation controllers, and conveyor tracking vision systemsPerformed customer feasibility studies including cycle time optimizationValidated customer products for vision based robotic applicationsUtilized various image processing tools to detect defected parts with 99% accuracy for robotic applicationsSuccessfully installed four mobile robot applications using vision based localization

    • Mechanical Engineer Intern
      • Jul 2006 - Mar 2014

      Assembled semiconductor both manual and automated testing systems.Analyzed heat transfer through heat exchanger with internal fins using Solidworks Flow Simulator.Analyzed signal noise from diode using National Instruments LabVIEW.Designed a circuit to amplify signal from diode to readable values.Designed a circuit to reduce signal noise.Provided on site customer support and repairs.Mentored new interns and employees in assembling, inspecting and repairing the mechatronic system.Performed minor design changes using both AutoCAD and PTC Pro/ENGINEER.

Education

  • 2008 - 2014
    San Jose State University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

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