Design electromechanical and software solutions for automated material-handling workflows and robotic manipulation systems (e.g. robot end-tools, material positioning stages, object identification systems)
Lead selection, prototyping, and initial design of new sensing options (e.g. barcode scanners, beam-breaks, pressure sensors, force sensors, etc.)
Install and repair sensors, robot end tools, mechanical systems, and controls
Work with customers to define and scope material-handling problems
Prototyped and created an ecclectic mix of products including an electric skateboard, an alternative keyboard, an SLA post-processing system, and an automated glassware cleaner
Utilized rapid prototyping techniques including 3D printing, milling, and PCB design to efficiently iterate through various designs
Worked closely with company clients to determine product specifications and lead design reviews
Optimized designs and products for manufacturing processes (sheet metal, injection molding, etc.) and sourced parts and components internationally
Designed and built a waste vegetable oil biodiesel reactor to produce continuous fuel used by the Grounds Department while mitigating waste from local restaurants and apartments
Implemented algal biodiesel reactor to be implemented on rooftops to scrub carbon dioxide while maintaining an environment for algae to grow quickly
Conducted research on Hydrothermal Processing to convert anaerobic digestion waste into valuable biocrude
Taught an advanced engineering summer camp for gifted 10-12 year olds inspiring them with hands-on activities and mentorship
Designed unique and meaningful lesson plans to introduce them to various topics in engineering including building and coding an Arduino based robot, creating a solar cell from organic materials, 3D design and 3D printing, modern prosthetics, and structural stability.
