Mechanical Design Engineer

• Jun 2022 - Present

R&D Mechanical Engineer I

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

-Design mechanical solutions for next generation PCR thermal cyclers within a multidisciplinary team -Model parts and assemblies in Solidworks to be plastic injection molded, CNC machined, 3D printed, or made of sheet metal -Generate engineering drawings for manufacture and DFM review, adhering to GD&T (ASME Y14.5 2018) -Test and validate thermal specifications of PCR thermal cycler with direct impact to customer priority -Participate in design reviews by presenting engineering decisions supported by results and data Show less

PD EPM Intern

• Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

- Supervised and managed two prototype builds at Foxconn factory in China - Established SOPs, solved part shortages, corrected assembly issues while preserving vital learnings - Performed on the ground testing and inspection of units for quality control, design, and SOP issues - Managed BOM of product and negotiated with vendors to ensure demand and tolerances of all part designs - Communicated with contract manufacturer for high volume production of adhesives, wires, and magnets - Well versed in NPI process and schedule e.g., build schedule, cross functional teams, and mass production Show less

Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

• Sep 2018 - Jan 2019

-Aided in designing injection molded parts in Solidworks, learning about core-cavity techniques -Reviewed DFM reports for injection molded parts, gate selection and placement, wall thickness, rib analysis -Modeled conceptual plastic housing designs, in Solidworks, working with industrial design team -Sourced machinery, designed tooling, and developed SOP for high volume manufacturing of prototype build -Designed and tested assembly jigs using Form 3D printers, laser cutter, and rapid manufacturing services -Constructed and programmed, in C++, custom conductivity testing jigs for reliability and quality control -Replicated research paper designs for a “skin simulator” with variable impedance to test electrode materials -Fabricated prototype samples to assemble and verify with various electrical and mechanical testers Show less

Mechanical/Process Engineering Intern

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

-Designed and modeled manufacturing fixtures and pallets for new OEMs in KeyCreator -Updated and generated engineering drawings of new and old parts for machinists to replace broken fixtures -Implemented and tested new SOPs through cycle time monitoring for continuous efficiency improvement -Investigated and tested processes for major production overhaul e.g. pickling, paint baths, tumble-blasting -Researched and tested various grades of steel for potential integration to reduce costs Show less

Makerspace Assistant

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

-Manufactured designs according to customer drawings using machine shop and digital manufacturing tools -Operated CNC router, CNC machine, 3D printer, laser cutter, welder, and sheet metal and woodworking tools -Trained and practiced using 3D Space Mouse in Fusion 360 -Designed and implemented large-scale infrastructure improvements including Cyclone Dust Collectors -Manufactured designs according to customer drawings using machine shop and digital manufacturing tools -Operated CNC router, CNC machine, 3D printer, laser cutter, welder, and sheet metal and woodworking tools -Trained and practiced using 3D Space Mouse in Fusion 360 -Designed and implemented large-scale infrastructure improvements including Cyclone Dust Collectors

Drone Surveying Engineering Intern

• Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

-Operated and maintained fleet of drones to acquire geographic, surveying, and photographic imagery -Processed and produced surveying and inspection drawings using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D -Communicated and cooperated with clients for specifications and optimal final product -Operated and maintained fleet of drones to acquire geographic, surveying, and photographic imagery -Processed and produced surveying and inspection drawings using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D -Communicated and cooperated with clients for specifications and optimal final product

Quality Assurance Intern

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

-Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content. -Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and completeness -Collaborate with field staff to diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions -Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content. -Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and completeness -Collaborate with field staff to diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions