Mark F.

• Designed 18+ sheet-metal parts with sub-week iteration cycles ensuring timely prototype delivery • Managed mechanical design of automation systems integrated into OEM vehicle controls, preserving mechanical redundancy and accommodating safety requirements, and supporting seamless control transition between autonomous systems and human operators • Developed and delivered 5+ assembly aids, improving integration ergonomics, precision, and technician efficiency • Integrated electronic sensors and vehicle instrumentation; performed sensor calibration, installed wiring harnesses, and implemented sealed grommet passthroughs to meet automotive standards for durability and serviceability • Updated and improved detailed CAD models to reflect design changes and field improvements; created technical drawings and templates to ensure documentation consistency • Conducted sensor field-of-view analysis using CAD models to support autonomy validation and prove compliance with relevant safety requirements • Produced detailed engineering drawings for CNC-machined parts and negotiated with various vendors to achieve fast, cost-effective manufacturing turnaround for prototype and production components

• Led and contributed to the development of 4 new hardware products by independently executing detailed CAD design, rapid prototyping (CNC machining, 3D printing), and bench-top experimental validation. Designed and ran targeted experiments that directly informed ideation and guided concept selection. Supported the full product lifecycle from early exploration through small-batch production, including design validation, design for manufacturing (DFM) refinement, custom jig and tooling design, and assembly documentation • Utilised Finite Element Analysis (FEA/FEM) studies to simulate thermal expansion; developed a novel method of minimising thermal deformation of mechanical assemblies • Developed a novel method of minimizing warping/deflection of mechanical assemblies at extreme temperatures due to environmental pressure differentials • Developed and implemented novel magnet array assembly techniques, enabling creation of new product prototypes • Designed injection-molded parts for mass production with multiple surface textures; used draft and wall thickness analysis to ensure manufacturability and tooling readiness • Designed custom volumetric lattice structures for additive manufacturing, optimising weight, strength, and drainage of mechanical assemblies • Designed new product validation experiments and engineered custom test fixtures, characterised thermal response of safety-critical systems to ensure compliance with relevant standards

• Attended tradeshows generating 330+ leads; gathered customer feedback to identify areas of priority development and inform product positioning • Engaged with customers to identify application requirements; used rapid prototyping tools to design and build demo systems, validating application feasibility in real-world conditions through pre-sales engineering • Produced CNC-machined components for tradeshow demos, handling both CAM toolpathing and part fabrication to ensure fast turnaround and demo functionality • Used automated email tools to conduct timely and personalized follow-up with all tradeshow leads, ensuring smooth transitions from interest to engagement • Conducted on-site customer visits across multiple geographic regions, supporting technical discussions, technical sales support, system integration, and relationship development • Applied strong technical writing skills to transform system technical specifications into application documentation. Integrated multiple technical graphics created using CAD and vector drawing tools into a comprehensive quickstart guide, supporting customer integration and setup • Created high-quality product renders and technical visuals using mesh (Blender) and solid body CAD tools to support customer communication, quoting, and sales enablement. Delivered over 20 graphics and 9 updated renders for front-end web and marketing use, enhancing clarity and visual consistency across the product line

• Designed and built a robotic system to automate critical production processes, reducing cycle time and improving regulatory compliance. Developed custom electronics in-house to improve reliability. Proposed machine upgrades to increase production throughput by 4x, supported by testing and parameter optimisation. Developed a custom C# HMI using .NET WPF based on technician feedback • Led 5S/Kaizen-style improvements to workspace organization - designed custom holders preventing tool loss; installed shadowboards • Built expertise in SolidWorks CAM and Fusion360 CAM enabling in-house machining and rapid prototype turnaround. Created a custom feedrate library; trained teammates on best CAM practices. Upgraded CNC tooling to improve prototyping workflows • Engineered custom retrofit jigs, supporting small-batch modification and iterative development. Leveraged upgraded CNC systems to improve fixture precision, reduce lead time, and enable agile design validation workflows • Managed development of multiple production fixtures and assembly jigs, applying DFM to improve scalability and technician ergonomics; implemented design changes to reduce failure rates from 4.8% to 0%, and enable continuous-flow production • Conducted DFA evaluations on jigs, reducing part count and cost while improving ergonomics through 40% weight reduction and improved fixture design • Performed RCA on adhesive bonding failure, supported quality assurance by identifying critical parameters, ensuring reliable adhesion • Led specification, acquisition, assembly, and calibration of a laser marking machine, reducing marking time by 50% and improving resolution • Automated graphic generation for multiple product lines using an Inkex Python script, ensuring uniform product traceability • Built a robotic axis to automate laser focusing, reducing technician load • Engineered tooling for production equipment; developed preventive maintenance protocols to support technician self-sufficiency

• Developed haptic feedback proof-of-concept prototype, actuated by high pressure pneumatics • Identified 2 failure-prone components and recommended design fixes based on root-cause analysis • Constructed test bench and developed testing procedures to asses product performance and reliability • Recruited engineering interns, and managed projectile development project

• Analyzed and specified repair procedures for structural components of C130 Hercules aircraft • Compiled aircraft flight usage data into quarterly reports for the aircraft structural integrity program • Drafted engineering drawings of structural components in AUTOCAD for reference during repair operations

• Programmed LABView data acquisition system, sampling thermocouples, pressure transducers, and analogue signals • Implemented data logging procedures to preserve data integrity and allow for future analysis • Interfaced with mass flow controllers using RS-232 serial communication for flow measurement and regulation

• Assembled, installed, and aligned ultra high vacuum precision beamline components using Leica laser trackers • Designed, manufactured, and calibrated an Atmel based flowmeter monitor, monitoring coolant flow through electromagnets for diagnostic purposes • Collected laser scan data of site locations, building detailed 3D computer models for inspection and reference • Designed and tested a WiFi enabled microcontroller system to log temperature data

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