David Smith Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ireland

- CNC Data Collection: Utilised a CNC milling machine equipped with a comprehensive data acquisition rig (spindle speed, feed rate, temperature, power consumption etc.) to collect high-resolution time-series data. Rig uses a Siemens LOGO! to convert analogue data from current transducers to digital data on a scale of 0V - 10V that can be analysed and recorded. Fitted a vibration sensor as it is a key indicator in anomaly detection. - Developed CNC machine system documentation: Created a detailed technical schematic of the CNC milling machine and data acquisition rig, accurately representing data flow, sensor types, and signal transport. This documentation provides a clear reference for system understanding, troubleshooting, and future development. - Expanded web shop capabilities: Led the development and implementation of a Plasma Systems product line within the existing online web shop, encompassing products such as consumables, plasma power sources etc. Improved order processing efficiency by integrating product weight data directly into the platform, eliminating manual weight lookup and reducing order processing time. Mentored and managed another intern on webshop functionalities, its backend systems, and automation processes. Oversaw the upload of a product line to the web shop. - Implemented data-driven process optimisation: Developed and executed VBA macros to automate data entry and manipulation within Excel and the backend of the web shop for weights, products, pricing, product identification etc. - Assisted CNC Plasma Cutter retrofitting: Attended steel fabrication workshop to support the retrofitting of a 9x4m ESAB Plasma CNC cutter by assisting with machine calibration and sensor integration. This included overtravel sensors, torch break away sensor, torch height control etc.

Ireland

I am Chief Engineer of Team IRIS in the F1 in Schools World Finals Singapore, September 2023.I initially was Lead Engineer of Team IRIS when we qualified at the National Finals to represent Ireland at the World Finals, winning Leinster, Best Verbal Presentation, 2nd Best Engineering Portfolio. Given the opportunity to collaborate with a team in another country, we joined forces with a Brazilian team. With my experience in Computer Aided Design, leadership and 3D printing, I was selected as Global Chief Engineer, leading the Irish and Brazilian team of engineers. My overall responsibility was leading the design, testing and manufacturing of our car while managing the engineering team. While working on the project, I used Solidworks (Computer Aided Design) to design a car, Ansys and Solidworks Computational Fluid Dynamics to simulate airflow around the car, MATLAB to develop an advanced simulation (mathematical model) of a race, Finite Element Analysis to test wheel designs paired with a MATLAB optimization model to minimise the moment of inertia of wheel designs, Gantt charts and Notion to schedule and keep track of engineering progress, Computer Aided Manufacturing to develop toolpaths, 3D slicing software to create 3D prints. I also assisted our business team in raising over €25,000 to fund our teams participation, manufacturing and travelling costs. This experience opened my mind to the interdisciplinary nature of engineering, the challenges of collaborating across time zones and cultures and the intricacies of corporate sponsorship.

625/625 points in Leaving Cert

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Engineering With Management

Core Credential Of Readiness

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Education record

Activities and Societies: Senior Hockey Team Athletics and Cross-Country F1 in Schools Team Choir625/625 points in Leaving Cert

Collaboration Engineering: Designing And Facilitating Productive And Innovative Collaboration

Maths

Attended weekly Enrichment Classes hosted by UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics. The content of the classes extended beyond.

Education record

Centre For Talented Youth Ireland (Provides enrichment courses for students with high academic ability)- Qualified on basis of 95%+ score.