Liam Cowin Email & Phone Number

• Performing FEA with Ansys Mechanical on 3D models of spine segments from patients DICOM files.
• Collaborating with engineers and neurosurgeons to optimize multi-vertebrae finite element model.
• Assisting PI on grant proposals by creating figures that outline project workflows and cost analyses.
• Teaching undergraduate students to make 3D models from CT scans and perform finite element analysis.

Redmond, Washington, United States

• Received training to conduct wet lab biology experiments within the field of Immunotherapy R&D.
• Analyzed data from dynamic light scattering measurements using prism statistical analysis software.
• Assisted in the start-up, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment within the lab.
• Created documentation of experimental procedures and results to ensure repeatability of outcomes.

Kirkland, Washington, United States

• Wrote and executed engineering test protocols and reports for changes to production components.
• Designed a test setup to measure fatigue strength of nitinol wire at body temperature used in RI and R&D.
• Qualified equipment with tool qualification reports, registration forms, and first article inspections.
• Created and released SolidWorks drawings for prototype components and manufacturing tooling.
• Performed analytical imaging using InSpec Micro-Vu, Keyence high speed cameras, and microscopes.
• Improved test fixtures within R&D labs by using SLA 3D printing to fabricate custom components

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Hands-on experience in a start-up R&D shop environment developing a high voltage battery pack.
• Composed engineering procedures and reports to support design changes of battery components.
• Facilitated vibration and shock testing of battery packs in preparation to meet the UN 38.3 Standard.
• Evaluated battery cells for a next-gen battery pack, presented an option to reduce price/kWh by 13%.
• Designed and built custom fixtures for verification testing of coolant pumps and burst vents.
• Organized prototyping and testing for various gasket materials to meet the IP67 waterproof standard.

• Assembled electric and pedal-powered bikes based on drawings and specifications from manufacturers using hand and power tools, lubricants and sealants, hydraulic brake fluids, torque wrenches, etc.
• Identified and resolved mechanical issues with bicycles at the component and system level.
• Performed quality validation of other mechanics work to prove safety before sale of bikes to customers.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Concentration: Biomechanics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, 3.76

Activities and Societies: Independent study in Biomechanics, Intramural Soccer, Trickfire RoboticsMinor in Mathematics

Education record