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Los Angeles, CA, US

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Leadership and Development Rotation Analyst on the Controls Engineering track

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Developed machine tending collaborative robotics and automation under the R&D division: Procobots
• Incorporated Python to create an expandable IO system for robot communication using Modbus and Raspberry Pi
• Designed front and back end of a Python app controlling and monitoring 16+ IO devices with a touchscreen
• Conducted comprehensive timing studies of robot cycle times, utilizing Python and C to integrate 100+ timing functions into robot code, resulting in more accurate estimates of cycle and manufacturing times
• Created robot safety package for European customers using SolidWorks, meeting Conformité Européenne (CE) standards
• Implemented rapid prototyping and SolidWorks to design and build a $100 3-position switch teach pendant solution used in place of a $1500 industry-standard solution

Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Area

• Verified accuracy of mechanical drawings and work instructions for new assemblies before being sent to production.
• Developed part number chart for 368+ different wires to assist 8 team members in implementing design changes.
• Designed visual aids to increase overall efficiency of production assembly teams.
• Assembled and tested 300+ first piece builds of panels for customers including Caterpillar, Cummins, Altorfer and SP Industries.

Johnsonburg, New Jersey, United States

• Coordinated, executed, and oversaw activities while guiding campers in personal growth and daily living skills.
• Taught and enforced safety regulations to campers and fellow staff for high ropes course, maintaining and regularly inspecting high ropes equipment
• Collaborated with 25+ fellow counselors to coordinate major camp events

Chatham, New Jersey, United States

• Taught middle school STEM classes focused on mechanical design, robotics and coding.
• Built interest in STEM in the local community through social outreach initiatives including workshops, planned events, and fundraisers.
• Lead STEM diversity efforts.

Chatham, New Jersey, United States

• Robotics Captain, designed complex robotic and mechanical system to solve varying tasks and problems.
• State Championship Winner 2016.