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Mountain View, California, Us

• Owned electromechanical fluid supply system designed to clean optical sensors of rain and debris during self-driving vehicle missions • Led system conceptualization, component design, testing, and vehicle integration onto ~50 semi-trucks• Led sensor cleaning development with OEM partners (Volvo, Paccar, Toyota), creating requirements and consulting with OEMs on how to develop their system to meet said requirements• Led a large multi-disciplinary (autonomy software, systems, electrical, firmware, Lidar) initiative to kick off operation and testing of the first ever sensor cleaning on an Aurora truck• Conceptualized, designed, and build sensor cleaning test bench and instrumented the fluid distribution system with pressure, flow, temperature, and humidity sensors

Mountain View, California, Us

Continuing the work of designing and building self driving cars and trucks post Aurora's acquisition of Uber ATG.• Designed compressor vibration isolation kit to reduce the transmissibility of vibrations by 95%• Designed integration assembly to package compressor and isolation kit onto minivan platform, basing design around thermal, acoustic noise, structural and space constraints • Worked with FEA team to optimize design around thermal, acoustic noise, and structural concerns and performed tests to confirm results• Designed sealed housing for custom cleaning ECU/PCBA to meet automotive reliability standards

San Francisco, California, Us

Designing and building autonomous vehicles for Uber ATG

San Francisco, California, Us

• Designed bearing testing fixtures to spin objects at +18,000 RPM• Led bearing testing project, coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams• Used GD&T, tolerance analysis and metrology techniques to ensure repeatable alignments in 24+ fixtures to micron level tolerances• Programmed data acquisition devices (LabJack) to automate the recording of data from 48 thermocouples and 24 speed controllers• Developed a solid foundation in optics and optomechanical design while working on the development of Lidar systems

San Francisco, California, Us

• Designed and prototyped metal, plastic, and elastomer components for autonomous vehicles while exercising material selection and DFM principles.• Led several testing and design initiatives for the audio system involving developing test plans, designing and building test fixtures, and performing tests.• Developed a solid foundation in acoustics while analyzing and drawing conclusions from acoustic test data.• Performed stress, modal, and mold flow analysis to optimize design and manufacturability.• Worked with third party suppliers and manufacturers to develop custom materials and ensure products were designed to desired specifications.

Waterloo, On, Ca

• Managed and scheduled project tasks based on criticality, tracked project milestones and deliverables, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to release camera products for production and sale.• Led Production Readiness Review meetings, presenting to management to outline product margin/yield/failure analyses, projected forecasts, cost margin analyses and continuous improvement plans. • Implemented die cast mechanical housing to several camera models to replace CNC machined housing, resulting in significant cost savings.• Verified thermal simulations on die cast camera assemblies by testing using thermocouples. • Designed and built a fixture to test the focal distances of camera products.

Waterloo, Ontario, Ca

• Designed and prototyped devices used to harvest energy from ambient vibrations using piezoelectric material.• Collaborated with a third party manufacturer while considering various materials, manufacturing methods to ensure the precise production of the harvesting devices.• Designed and manufactured fixtures to ease the manufacturing and testing process of the harvesting devices.• Tested these devices for displacement, voltage output, and acceleration through a range of frequencies meant to simulate ambient vibrations.

Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg, De

• Developed an electric vehicle concept and its components for high volume production, beginning from initial sketches to models in CATIA V5.• Used DFM principals in designing and selecting manufacturing methods/materials to optimize efficiency, performance, and cost.• Developed analysis scenarios and conducted FEA on vehicle components, creating reports on results and optimizing designs.• Presented design concept to a large international client who approved funding for prototyping and design optimization.• Designed tools and stamping dies for manufacturing vehicle components.

Waterloo, Ontario, Ca

• Utilized laser triangulation to create a vision system for feature identification in additive manufacturing.• Designined fixtures for mounting components (lasers, cameras, etc.) and introduced optimal positioning for data collection.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Managed projects and assigned priority and team duties to various tasks in the development of electro-mechanical products used to assist neurosurgical procedures.• Developed international versions of existing products to meet regulations and standards of countries outside of North America.• Prototyped and tested these devices against mechanical, performance, and electrical (EMC) standards while preparing technical test plans and reports. • Developed a process and integrated a new software into the company’s PLM/MRP/Production workflow ensuring that all components meet the correct standards before being shipped internationally.• Coordinated between design, manufacturing, and quality to ensure development was optimized for efficiency in production.

• Developed and improved John Deere and Hitachi forestry excavator prototypes while using NX 3D modeling and maintaining records in SAP.• Designed parts to be manufactured in accordance to cost reduction and materials planning while communicating with international manufacturers. • Created and revised engineering blueprints, practicing proper dimensioning techniques including GD&T and tolerance analysis. • Conducted engineering change order meetings and communicated design changes to manufacturing, quality, supply departments as well as the production technicians.• Increased the efficiency of a radiator and oil cooler system in Hitachi excavator machines by improving the air flow rate by 20% as shown through field tests and analysis.• Worked with quality, manufacturing and technician departments to troubleshoot problems with machines and design solutions accordingly.

Spruce Grove, Ab, Ca

• Developed an extensive hands-on skillset acting as a lead hand in the erection of steel communication towers.• Designed, installed, and operated pulley and rope/cable systems to lift extremely heavy equipment up to 500 feet in the air for tower top installation. • Frequently practiced in-field fabrication methods using gas/power tools to rework equipment mounts and steel tower members to accommodate easy tower assembly. • Validated tower structures and system installs based on specifications and for the engineering department.• Prepared professional audit/inspection reports using Microsoft Excel and Word for customers such as Bell, Rogers, and Telus.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering