Dylan Cole Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

-Developed design concepts based on client requirements and comparable products using SOLIDWORKS CAD-Designed, manufactured, and tested concept prototypes for functionality validation and client feedback-Created PowerPoint presentations to help communicate my designs to clients as part of the concept refinement process-Generated engineering and manufacturing drawings

Austin, Tx, Us

-Lead design of novel gait training device that provides in-home rehabilitation and mobility for non-ambulatory children as part of my mechanical engineering senior design project-Designed device using SOLIDWORKS CAD and evaluated potential failure cases using SOLIDWORKS FEA-Developed MATLAB simulation to evaluate device stability and dynamic response under loading conditions-Developed device functional requirements from principles of rehabilitation and information from interviews with physical therapists and doctors specializing in rehabilitation-Manufactured device components and assembly jigging using mill, lathe, laser cutter, and 3D printer-Developed procedure for and conducted testing to verify device performance and safety requirements were met-Observed patient testing performed by physical therapist

San Antonio, Texas, Us

-Evaluated and improved assembly line practices by performing time studies, developing work instructions, and designing fixtures-Designed assembly fixture operated by crank-slider mechanisms with spring loaded part interfaces to aid operators in installing vibration isolators on engine control modules-Generated engineering drawings for outsourced manufacturing using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing -Communicated with assembly line operators to identify and correct safety hazards and sources of process inefficiency

-Designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested suspension systems for undergraduate electric race car design team-Developed suspension system functional requirements and constraints-Generated and simulated design solutions to achieve desired suspension characteristics-Developed tools in Microsoft Excel to simulate device response in order to rapidly iterate design-Designed and analyzed suspension components through SOLIDWORKS CAD and FEA-Created vehicle components and assembly jigging using mill and lathe machining and TIG welding-Verified suspension performance using driver feedback, video footage, and telemetry data-Exercised leadership and communication skills by training and managing junior members

Tulsa, Ok, Us

-Created an interfacing device for production line automation that is rotationally, transversely, and axially compliant, allowing consistent performance across part tolerancing-Rapidly developed hand-operated tool to fix warped injection molded components, preventing hundreds of warped parts from being scrapped and remade-Designed human operated fixtures for aiding in product manufacturing and assembly

Austin, Tx, Us

-Participated in high school engineering mentorship program to gain experience and receive guidance within the field of electrical engineering-Attended lectures on principles of electrical engineering and semiconductor design lead by engineering mentors-Assisted engineering technicians in semiconductor quality assurance testing by monitoring chip signals via oscilloscope and recording signal outputs-Trained by engineering technicians to solder surface mount and through-hole components

Austin, Texas, Us

-Tested client websites and communicated customer needs with programmers at a web development company-Responsible for verifying embedded payment portal worked as intended-Gained experience in discovering and effectively communicating bugs to developers