Lead Mechanical Engineer, Computational & Product Design
Concord, CA, USA
Designed and optimized housing for embedded vision system, reduced weight by 50% for handheld use while improving thermal performance by 20%.
Engineered impact-absorbing structure to protect sensitive electronics, while ensuring airflow and thermal management for reliability in field conditions.
Rapidly prototyped enclosures using 3D printing, reducing turnaround time and enabling iterative testing with control and electrical teams.
Collaborated cross-functionally with control and electrical engineers in a startup environment to align mechanical design with system requirements, accelerating product readiness.
Mechanical Design Engineer, Design for Additive Design and Process Optimization for Rapid Prototyping
Chicago, IL, USA
Led a team of six junior engineers in prototyping, verification, and validation efforts. Improved manufacturability through design optimizations and ensured comprehensive technical documentation.
Conducted quasi-static tensile and compression tests on fabricated cellular metamaterials using Instron Universal Testing Machines, adhering to ASTM standards to validate mechanical properties and fatigue life.
Designed and fabricated custom fixtures for tensile and compression testing of architected 2D and 3D microstructures, enabling accurate and reliable experimental validation of complex geometries.
Implemented manufacturing constraints into design framework, cutting fabrication failures by 50% in new designs through data analytics and research on new product manufacturing.