Hardware:

• Experienced in operating CNC machinery (mills, laser cutters, 3D printers)

• Understand and can execute the 3D print workflow for FDM and resin printers 

Part properties → 3D model → slicer → supervised print → post processing → cleanup/printer maintenance

• Experienced in operating power tools (miter/band saw, drill press/handheld drill, belt/orbital sander)

• Experienced in operating electronics equipment (soldering iron, linear actuator, power supply)

• Prototyping using both low- and high-fidelity materials

• Troubleshooting problematic electronic and mechanical systems

• Operation of measurement tools (calipers, micrometer) to obtain accurate readings

• Can select appropriate stock hardware from retailers (McMasterCarr, MSC Direct, Home Depot/Lowes) based on service needs

• Understanding of fastener types, DC circuit components, materials and their applications

• Experienced in hands-on assembly of projects into a final design

Software:

• Vast experience in a variety of software programs:

  • 3D modeler with 8 combined years of experience in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and Fusion 360

  • Trained in both GD&T and traditional dimensioning

  • Numerical analyses on simple systems and generation of informative graphics using Python and MATLAB

  • Control of electronic equipment and data collection using LabVIEW and Arduino IDE

  • Organization and version control of code within groups using Github

  • Productivity software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Prediction of part performance using SolidWorks Motion Study, SimScale and other FEA programs

  • Materials selection using Granta Edupack

  • Creation of high quality images for use in professional presentations, user manuals, and reports using GIMP and Photoshop

  • Production of videos to showcase work using video editing software (DaVinci Resolve, Premiere) and audio editing software (Audacity)

Interpersonal:

• Project management and leadership skills:

  • Professional correspondence with key stakeholders to schedule meetings and determine goals

  • Preparation of meeting agendas and keeping meeting notes

  • Creation of weekly progress reports to inform supervisors

  • Use of Gantt charts and messaging systems to keep members aware of upcoming deadlines, create weekly goals, and clearly divide tasks

  • Organization of group resources through file hierarchy

• Experience conducting qualitative research studies and interpreting the data

• Incorporating feedback from users to improve UI design and user-facing aspects of a deliverable

• Presentation of project details and group activities to a variety of audiences (stakeholders, technical, non-technical)

• Creation of technical reports to summarize results and the path forward

Company Culture:

• Collaboration with motivated people

• Invests in employees through developing new skills

• Pride and responsibility taken for the end product

Balance of Digital and Hands-on Work:

• Computer modeling and simulation

• Documentation and presentation

• Iterative prototyping process

• Fabrication processes (3D printing, CNC milling, laser cutter)

 Impact:

• Process/product optimization

• New products to meet market needs

• Sustainability considerations

• Long lasting, durable goods

• Available to public in retail stores