Working under Motility LLC to design automated robotic systems in SolidWorks specializing in top-down designs using skeletons. Most of my experience is with designing welding, assembling, material handeling, and conveyor systems.
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• President of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student Section
• Projects: Automated Veneer Trimming, 5-Axis Robot, Building Heat Loads Analysis
• Advise, conceptualize, design, and manage advanced automation projects
• Projects: Projection & resistance welders, MIG welding cell, 2-up advanced end-of-arm
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Maintain base heating and cooling equipment for personnel facilities and communication equipment supporting remote missions while training and managing several airmen.
Civil Engineer Unit Training Manager, Craftsman (2015-2018)
Managed training program for 100+ Airmen across 10 AFSCs. Developed training plans, reported training progression, taught classes on training airmen, evaluated airmen readiness, supported base level functions.
• Conceptualize, design, and manage advanced automation projects
• Projects: Wheelhouse weld cell, motor-mount assembly cell, crossmember welder
• Developing conveyor and palletizing solutions to satisfy unique customer requirements
• Projects: Pallet dispensers, bottle accumulation tables, robotic palletizing arm
• Conceptualize and design automated assembly systems
• Projects: Standardized dual-welder, custom fixtures, Risk Assessment development
• Conceptualize, quote, and design advanced automated assembly systems
• Projects: Large axle production, rear window assembly cell, robotic exhaust bend cells