- Designed mechanical solutions to optimize projector airflow and minimize vibration- Utilized SolidWorks, 3D printing techniques, and machine shop for iterative design purposes- Employed GD&T in production drawings to minimize part waste for a low-volume production run- Collaborated with inter-disciplinary team to identify and solve various emergent prototyping problems

- Eliminated persistent, undesirable data scatter in turbulizer heat transfer tests using root cause analysis- Initiated custom assembly fixture design, reducing test unit assembly times by 80%- Streamlined test methods and reduced test analysis time by 70%- Developed a novel test method to reduce costs by up to $3000 per test unit- Received "Outstanding" work term evaluation for contributions to heat transfer testing and test method modifications

- Created a test methodology--including custom test apparatus and associated MATLAB analysis software--to measure thermal contact resistance in electronics cooling packages- Improved prototype heat exchanger brazing efficiency to 90% using failure analysis- Designed cold plate fixture, increasing assembly efficiency by 25%- Gained experience in data logger and thermocouple set-up techniques

Responsible for design, implementation, and testing of software and electro-mechanical components of a novel energy-efficient automated in-floor heating system:- Analyzed system performance failures remotely to identify and solve underlying controls issues- Initiated large system revisions resulting in drastically improved flow and temperature control- Developed crucial autonomous error diagnosis and correction functions into dynamic system performance- Led multiple successful on-site troubleshooting calls for various projects- Received "Outstanding" work term evaluation for contributions to various projects

Responsible for design, implementation, and testing of software and electro-mechanical components of a novel energy-efficient automated in-floor heating system:- Developed code to allow for robust remote system performance of a novel heating system- Analyzed system performance failures to identify and solve underlying controls issues- Communicated regularly with electro-mechanical component vendors when researching new components or seeking technical advice- Created electrical wiring diagrams for all electro-mechanical components and commissioned devices on-site

- Improved failure documentation by contributing to DFMEA documents for various driveshaft elements- Created prototype, as part of a team, for specialized driveshaft component for local OEM- Acquired self-taught skills in Pro/ENGINEER and drafted models and proposal drawings