James Kang Email & Phone Number

Boston, MA, US

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

• Assisted in R&D process of propellers and lift propulsion system for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
• Coordinated and contributed to design reviews in groups of 5+ engineers to refine project scope and engineering approach
• Overhauled propeller and subcomponent packaging, redesigning thermoform mold and support foam for extra protection
• Designed and assembled balance rig to test and calibrate chord and span-wise imbalances for the Gen 2 propeller
• Performed carbon fiber and foam layups to ensure a strong adhesive connection and smooth surface finish for the propeller
• Operated and maintained CNC machine to accurately cut foam and meet company’s laser calibration standards

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Spearheaded the design and assembly of subsystems for an automated injection molder and a kelp farm buoy system
• Designed all subsystem projects with OnShape and SolidWorks, and fabricated with 3D printing and CNC machining
• Contributed 6+ hours a week iterating subsystem and assisting fellow teammates to major design reviews and showcases
• Collaborated with electric and computer engineers to improve DFA and provide seamless electronic and PCB integration
• Regularly met with clients to discuss project scope and goals, providing and receiving input to improve client satisfaction

Needham, Massachusetts, United States

• Developed mechanical part iterations for new hair dryer product researching snap-fit hook designs for the power button, implementing them in SolidWorks, and 3D printing parts using FormLabs to improve button longevity.
• Iterated light pipe designs for new hairdryer product using SolidWorks for designing and KeyShot for raytracing simulation to improve the lumens detected on the surface of the unit up to 30% and eliminated hotspots
• Conducted flow, outlet temperature, and velocity testing for hair dryers to process data using MATLAB and Excel, resulting in an analysis of individual unit performance to draw conclusions and draft new improvements.
• Assembled products to implement prototyped parts using various hardware equipment and tested improvement/analysis
• Managed the 3D rapid printing lab, printing, cleaning, curing print requests, and troubleshooting FormLabs equipment

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics And Business Administration Minor

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme