Nigel Slater Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Greater Boston Area

• Design and integrate mechanical and electrical subsystems of the Greenery, a modular hydroponic farm.
• Governed the entire development lifecycle of a novel seedling growth system - from requirements and concept development to stakeholder reviews, CAD master modeling, rapid prototyping, validation testing, and DFMA.
• Improved equipment with a patented water delivery device, reducing farm operational cost by 25%.
• Managed design of high voltage control cabinets and power distribution per NEC and IEC standards.
• Executed extensive DFMEA with Sustaining team to overhaul and improve reliability and cost.
• Supervised and collaborated with junior engineers regarding mechanical and electrical subsystem design.

Boston, MA

• Technical expert and sole engineering lead of product development from concept generation through production
• Design and integrate custom systems of LED luminaires, electrical controls, sheet metal, plastics, plumbing, HVAC control, and automation, focusing on The Greenery™ hydroponic shipping container farm.
• Coordinate design validation and cost reduction through research, simulation, prototyping, testing, and DFMA.
• Qualify, then correspond with vendors regarding capabilities, custom part design, quotation, and procurement.
• Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, and Support to identify, evaluate, and deploy design improvements.

Milpitas, CA

• Innovation Labs Mechanical Engineering Co-op
• Modified and reconstructed dynamic footwear cycle test fixture with new foot, pneumatics, and Arduino program control to mimic observed human patterns, then verified force consistency for a product test
• Created SolidWorks model of human foot, arranged machining, and molded sole for test fixture integration
• Explored and evaluated energy harvesting circuit functionality, prepared presentation and interactive demo
• Extensively utilized laser cutting machine, 3D printer, and other prototyping tools on projects
• Presided in numerous customer and vendor meetings for project proposals, updates, and tech showcases

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

I transcribed and publicized notes for students with learning disabilities in Thermal Systems Analysis and Design, Mechanical Engineering Computation and Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, Thermodynamics, Calculus 3, Engineering Mechanics and Design, and Intro to Material Science.

Ashland, MA Area

I prepared and performed live music mixing for birthday parties, school dances, and fundraisers. This made me responsible for scheduling, communication of music preferences, self-promotion, and payment negotiation. I initially gained experience by volunteer DJ-ing at Ashland Middle School dances.

Marlborough, MA

• Designed and evaluated feasibility of multiple prototypes of a novel endobronchial biopsy device
• Created test procedures and fixtures to simulate clinically observed device failures, and devised a funnel to prioritize and expedite testing based on product specs, previous data, sample availability, and deadlines.
• Consulted with a multi-site tech team and vendors to optimize needle manufacturing and evaluate test data
• Documented and discussed prototype designs, test method selection, and test data in a Tech Report
• Performed design verification testing and attended Technology Review with VP to initiate product launch
• Collaboratively brainstormed and optimized a company-wide challenge-winning design for lesion closure

Stress Lab, Kostas Research Institute For Homeland Security, Burlington, MA

I assisted the lab manager and graduate students in researching the structural integrity of Spirally-Welded Wind Turbine Towers and conducted minor projects for the lab industry partner or to promote lab safety. Another major component was my contribution to planning and executing sample and steel I-beam lifting, welding, and lab reorganization.

231 Pond St. Ashland, MA 01721

I constructed and repaired wooden, PVC, and chain link fences for 50 hours per week. I also communicated with customers and explained their instructions to my Spanish speaking co-worker, operated a company trucks, and was familiarized with construction procedures and various tools.