Max Lee

LUXE Bidet Product Lifecycle Management

YQN Logistics - Designed a customizable picking rack using SolidWorks and integrated the Heltec Vision Master E213 microcontroller to improve picking efficiency and flexibility. - Led a team of 15 in deploying a pick-to-light system, completing the project 36% ahead of schedule and reducing implementation cost by 3%. - Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for a robotic sorting machine sourced from a Chinese manufacturer, establishing standardized workflows and defining mechanical equipment requirements to ensure reliable and consistent operation.

Capstone Project - Point of Contact - Developed a mechanical sensor system enabling obstacle height detection with sub-0.01 inch error, directly supporting BurnBot’s autonomy goals. - Evaluated 3 materials and 3 thicknesses for blade design; selected 0.042" spring steel for optimal flexibility and structural resilience, reducing permanent deformation. - Developed a full-scale Onshape CAD assembly of the final system with integration-ready mounting, enabling direct transfer to BurnBot’s manufacturing team. - Built 2 mock torch assemblies and a pulley-driven demo rig for expo day, facilitating live system demonstration to 100+ attendees and industry professionals.

Senior Capstone - Neublox (Educational Fluidic Circuit Building Blocks) - Pneumatic Logic Gates: Designed and constructed pneumatic NOT gates and integrated them to create complex logic circuits including NAND, NOR, OR, and AND gates, enabling sophisticated pneumatic control systems. - Robotic Gripper: Utilized silicone molding techniques to fabricate a soft robotic gripper capable of lifting at least 1 lb. and holding up to 10 psi, enhancing the flexibility and functionality of robotic applications and circuitry. - Pneumatic Circuit: Assembled logic gate circuits using pneumatic components to educate future engineers.

Undergraduate research assistant under Professor Miroslav Krstic & Mamadou Diagne - Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2): Leveraged Python for node design in ROS 2, enabled responsive feedback control through a publisher node commanding an actuator for linear/rotary motion and a subscriber node for sensor data integration. - Computer Vision: Applied Python OpenCV library for motion tracking to plot robot trajectory from video footage. - Light Sensor Integration: Implemented sensor integration with Raspberry Pi to establish a feedback control system. - Extremum Seeking Control (ESC): Mastered ESC theory and applied it to the TurtleBot for proof of concept.

- On-Site Mechanical Inspections: Conducted on-site inspections and utilized the Building Management System (BMS) to evaluate the operational conditions of HVAC systems, identifying opportunities for energy efficiency improvement. - Sensor Data Accuracy Assurance: Operated specialized equipment such as ventilation meters, to validate temperature and relative humidity data against BMS records to ensure system functionality and reliability. - Data Analysis: Utilized Microsoft Excel to analyze data, compare and contrast utility bills with Heating Degree Days and Cooling Degree Days indices, and identify abnormal consumption patterns to enhance energy efficiency.

- District Cooling Data Management and Analysis: Leveraged Microsoft Excel to conduct cooling load calculations and estimated air conditioning needs for specific districts. - AutoCAD Analysis: Applied AutoCAD to estimate the area of the targeted district to enhance calculation accuracy. - Risk Mitigation and Engineering Collaboration: Collaborate with senior engineers to identify potential risks and develop strategic mitigation solutions for the district cooling plant.

Technical Courses: EE 206A: Introduction to Robotics MECENG C231A: Experiential Advanced Control Design I (MPC) MECENG 236C: Vehicle Dynamics & Control MECENG 290R: Semiconductor Packaging MECENG 292C: Product Design & Development Leadership Courses: Communications for Engineering Leaders R&D Technology Management & Ethics Organizational Behavior for Engineers Teaming & Project Management Accounting & Finance for Engineers Innovation Management

Robotics club - Designer Award Principal's Award President's Award for Educational Excellence Honor Roll with Distinction