Manufacturing Engineer
CurrentMECHANICAL ENGINEERING, DESIGN & INNOVATIONDesigned sensor mounts, enclosures, and bracket prototypes in SolidWorks, and 3d printedDesigned layouts and backplanes for electronics subsystems, and CNC milled from aluminum and polycarbonateDesigned tensioner plate for tensioning high-torque drive chainsDesigned custom hub mounts using OTS parts for cross-compatibility of wheels and tracks on robotIdentified out-of-spec aspects of existing 3pt hitch and brought into spec, including designing a top lift arm and adding mounting patterns to body of mount for future expansionDesigned workstations for building various subassemblies for the robotMACHINING, MANUFACTURING & ASSEMBLYCreated documentation for repairs, assembly, debugging, and trainingUtilized new tools and machinesTrained employees on CNC machines, power tools, and specialized hand toolsDesigned proprietary manufacturing floor modules and tool wallsRESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TESTING, & REPAIRIdentified weak points in robotic systemsCreated and tested solutions to weak pointsFilmed and analyzed dynamics of robot frame movement under different stresses and scenariosTested and analyzed dynamics of robot with various cat1 hitch implementsAnalyzed and replaced hardware fasteners with optimized selections for better vibration-proofingImproved ingress protection of electronics housings with fittings and siliconeRepaired robots and implements all around the contiguous United StatesDiagnosed mechanical failures remotely and in-personRecovered unusable computersLOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, TRAINING, & ONBOARDINGTrained all levels of employee on all tasksFacilitated seamless delivery of robots to clients nationwideOnboarded clients and trained them in complete use of the robot in-person nationwideAddressed client needs and inquiries remotely and in-personFostered strong client relationships through responsiveness and creative problem-solving
