Senior Research Mechanical Engineer - Automated Biotechnology Department
Rahway, Nj
Responsible for all aspects of custom research equipment projects: collaboration with scientific staff to define project, determination whether new or hybrid project approach, designing, development, procurement, interface with vendors, fabrication, and debugging. Many projects were individual in nature, while others required a team where I was either project manager or team member.Accomplishments: Led the mechanical engineering initiative for a Urine Collection system. With… Show more Responsible for all aspects of custom research equipment projects: collaboration with scientific staff to define project, determination whether new or hybrid project approach, designing, development, procurement, interface with vendors, fabrication, and debugging. Many projects were individual in nature, while others required a team where I was either project manager or team member.Accomplishments: Led the mechanical engineering initiative for a Urine Collection system. With scientific collaborations, rapid prototyping methods and components were used to facilitate form, fit, and function. Incorporated new and existing technologies such as miniature LCD screens, micro controllers, printed circuit boards and motor controls. Served as the lead mechanical engineer for Sucrose Preference systems. Many differing prototypes were quickly configured to present fluid to the animal using a drop metering technique. Developed many low cost working prototypes utilizing cutting edge technologies (ex. 3D printing). Implemented numerous ad-hoc requests in timely manner by leveraging team members and out-sourcing. Show less