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Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

I do it all. Serving as project manager, mechanical designer and hands-on builder, I've created functional prototype electronic devices for law enforcement and military customers.

• Developed a program to remotely teach tool paths for a 6DOF ABB robot with VR position sensor using Python, RoboDK and 3D-printed parts designed in SolidWorks.• Implemented SVD and point cloud registration algorithms (ICP, RANSAC, etc.) for robot calibration and part localization tasks.• Using OpenCV and YOLOv8 segmentation, developed a part localization and sorting program with an industrial-grade LUCID camera and Dexarm robot arm.• Using Open3D, developed a pipeline to generate… Show more • Developed a program to remotely teach tool paths for a 6DOF ABB robot with VR position sensor using Python, RoboDK and 3D-printed parts designed in SolidWorks.• Implemented SVD and point cloud registration algorithms (ICP, RANSAC, etc.) for robot calibration and part localization tasks.• Using OpenCV and YOLOv8 segmentation, developed a part localization and sorting program with an industrial-grade LUCID camera and Dexarm robot arm.• Using Open3D, developed a pipeline to generate unique 3d meshes and point clouds for use in training deep learning-based part localization. Show less

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• Designed automation mechanisms and end-of-arm tooling for robotic battery fabrication cells using SolidWorks, PDM and Tesla's drafting standards.• Worked with Controls & Manufacturing Engineers, Machinists and Assembly Team on the shop floor during design, building and testing of my designs.• Specified and mounted actuators and sensors for semi/fully-automated fabrication cells with a focus on precision, tolerances and manufacturability.

• Redesigned sections of automated sorting and packaging line with SolidWorks, attributed to a 97% increase in sorting accuracy and 70% reduction of waste.• Implemented creative solutions to jam scenarios using compliant materials pneumatics and motors to reduce jams by 98.8% allowing for lights-out injection molding production.• Designed fixtures and programmed Yaskawa robot arm with robotics engineer to reduce jams in automated ultrasonic welder cell by over 70%.• Completed rapid… Show more • Redesigned sections of automated sorting and packaging line with SolidWorks, attributed to a 97% increase in sorting accuracy and 70% reduction of waste.• Implemented creative solutions to jam scenarios using compliant materials pneumatics and motors to reduce jams by 98.8% allowing for lights-out injection molding production.• Designed fixtures and programmed Yaskawa robot arm with robotics engineer to reduce jams in automated ultrasonic welder cell by over 70%.• Completed rapid prototyping to test and iterate solutions using power tools, 3D printing and laser cut materials, finishing project 1 month ahead of schedule. • Conducted root cause analysis and PFMEA to improve DFR of automated systems and ensure safety of running injection molding machine lights out. Show less

• Worked with electrical engineer to design 3 robot cells in SolidWorks, automating injection molding and welding processes from concept to completion and saving ~5 hours/day of manual labor.• Designed fixtures, jigs and tooling, improving DFM using top-down modeling and collaborating with machinists, operators and engineers.• Operated injection molding machine, troubleshot quality issues and conducted machine/mold servicing and repairs.• Used 3D printing, MIG welding, plasma… Show more • Worked with electrical engineer to design 3 robot cells in SolidWorks, automating injection molding and welding processes from concept to completion and saving ~5 hours/day of manual labor.• Designed fixtures, jigs and tooling, improving DFM using top-down modeling and collaborating with machinists, operators and engineers.• Operated injection molding machine, troubleshot quality issues and conducted machine/mold servicing and repairs.• Used 3D printing, MIG welding, plasma cutting, and power tools to prototype and iterate designs. Show less

• Proposed, designed and implemented process improvements to reduce waste and increase ergonomics in assembly, cutting and shipping processes. • Troubleshooted production issues while operating machinery at all stages of manufacturing.