Thomas Needham Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Review test methods in preparation for ISO compliance audits
• Develop novel, low-cost systems to replace lifecycle test machines of automotive power seat functions
• Design, source, assemble, and verify electronics to run the test systems
• Write code for system fault tolerance and self-checking, as tests would run for months
• Establish documentation of assembly, usage, and debugging for others to reference

Cambridge, MA

• Design, cut, machine, and calibrate RF coils inside metal-free portable test unit
• Optimize coil layout and design within unit; test for peak coupling between MHz coils
• Consulted on thermal management of power electronics, industry standard connectors, materials, processes, and components for scaling up production of test units

Cambridge, MA

PCB assembly, iteration, and design feedback was the primary task, though a large emphasis of the position was to learn more about HF electronics design and operation, as well as DFM.

Sloan Automotive Lab

Time was spent designing/fabricating parts, planning and running tests, and maintaining the test setup for converting waste gas from oil wells to usable, high-order hydrocarbons through a more cost effective and robust reactor: a diesel engine.

Design transport solutions for the LuminAR project to carry all the equipment safely and efficiently.

Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering

Honors Diploma