Mechanical product development — CAD, prototyping, and test-driven iteration.
I take ideas from CAD to working prototypes, then refine them using repeatable checks and documented results. My projects emphasize mechanical packaging, reliable assembly, and design changes backed by testing. When measurement helps, I integrate simple instrumentation—sensor integration and calibration—to quantify performance and guide iteration.
Strengths
- Mechanical design + packaging: interfaces, mounting, access/serviceability, and clean integration..
- Prototype-driven iteration: fast revisions guided by fit checks and observed outcomes.
- Validation mindset: repeatable checks, clear notes on what changed, and why it improved.
- Instrumentation: sensor integration and calibration for reliable measurements during testing.
Tools / experience
Projects
Selected work across mechanical design and prototyping, with instrumentation included where it supports measurement, control, or usability.
Audio Control Surface (Physical Controls + Level Display)
A hardware controller designed for an audio workflow: tactile controls paired with a clear level display. Built around clean packaging, stable behavior, and a layout that supports fast, repeatable use.
What I built
- Physical layout decisions: spacing, ergonomics, control placement.
- Clean integration: mounting strategy, wiring paths, access/serviceability.
- Consistent input behavior with clear visual feedback.
How I validated it
- Iterated from repeatable use cases (workflow speed and consistency).
- Improved stability (noise/jitter handling) without sacrificing responsiveness.
- Logged revisions with intent and observed outcome.
Thermocouple Temperature Control Test Rig
A repeatable thermal test setup with feedback control. Designed to tune response and evaluate behavior using clear metrics (overshoot, settling time, steady-state error).
What I built
- Measurement/control stack around thermocouple feedback.
- Setup designed for repeatability with safe operating limits.
- Tuning workflow focused on stability first, then speed.
How I validated it
- Step response characterization to compare tuning changes.
- Repeatability runs across multiple trials.
- Change log for adjustments and observed behavior.
Smart IV System (Concept + Prototype Plan)
System concept structured like a development effort: requirements → design decisions → verification plan. Focused on mechanical constraints, usability, and reliable measurement.
What I defined
- Requirements around safety, repeatability, and clear operator feedback.
- Mechanical architecture with safe limits and predictable behavior.
- Measurement constraints: calibration, drift, repeatable zeroing.
How I would verify it
- Bench testing against known conditions with acceptance criteria.
- Cycle testing for wear and reliability.
- Failure-mode thinking and safe defaults.
Autonomous Drone Platform (Build + Integration)
Platform work under real constraints (weight, vibration, packaging) with emphasis on reliability and controlled iteration. Focused on integration choices that support consistent performance.
What I built
- Packaging and assembly decisions to reduce failure points.
- Mounting strategy mindful of vibration and serviceability.
- Documented tradeoffs (weight vs robustness, access vs stiffness).
How I iterated
- Controlled changes with consistent evaluation checks.
- Logged changes and observed impact.
- Reliability treated as a requirement alongside performance.
Automotive Trim Component (CAD → Prototype → Fitment)
Part development cycle: measured interfaces, modeled geometry, rapid prototypes, and revisions until installation was clean and repeatable. Emphasis on fit, durability considerations, and evidence-based iteration.
What I built
- Interface-driven design: clearances, mounting geometry, tolerance awareness.
- Prototyped and revised using physical fit checks and documented observations.
- Material/geometry decisions aligned with the use environment.
How results were captured
- Revision history with rationale for each change.
- Critical dimensions captured with screenshots and notes.
- Acceptance criteria for final installation and performance.
Water Pump Assembly Model (SolidWorks)
Structured assembly model emphasizing mechanical fundamentals: component breakdown, constraints, and interface awareness. Built with clean mates, clear part relationships, and manufacturable geometry in mind.
What I built
- Constraint-driven assembly reflecting real interfaces.
- Organized parts/subassemblies for reviewability and clarity.
- Captured design intent through views and notes, not just geometry.
Engineering considerations
- Interface surfaces and fastener access awareness.
- Assembly/serviceability considerations in layout decisions.
- DFM mindset: manufacturable geometry and assembly logic.
Contact
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Professional links
- Resume (PDF link)
- LinkedIn profile
- GitHub (project code where applicable)