Work Experience:
HighRes Biosolutions
May 2021 - Present
I started as a Systems Design Engineer at HighRes Biosolutions in May 2021 after my graduation from Northeastern University. In this role, I design automation systems for laboratory equipment that integrates various sample testing equipment such as incubators, centrifuges, liquid handlers and more into a single system that is able to transport samples between devices using a robotic arm.
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I am involved in the system design from the pre-sales phase through to build and installation of the system. In the pre-sales phase, I collaborate cross-functionally with the internal sales and applications team as well as externally with the customer to understand the system needs and application and design a system to best satisfy all those needs while remaining within the lab space and budget constraints. On the post-sales side, I take the initial concept from the pre-sales phase and further detail it to be fully operational and include all components necessary for build and use. I adjust the design as needed to operation and best design practices before reaching out to vendors to order the custom tables, devices and other materials needed to build the system. In this phase I also collaborate with our internal electrical, manufacturing and automation teams to ensure that the system satisfies all requirements and will be able to function as desired before finalizing the design. From there, I manage and oversee the build and integration of the system and mitigate and resolve any issues that arise.
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Since all of the systems I have worked on are for customers, I am unable to share images and information about my specific projects in this format.
Amazon Robotics
July 2020 - December 2020
I started as a Hardware Engineering Co-op at the North Reading office of Amazon Robotics in July 2020. In this position, I worked on projects that were to be implemented nationwide in 2021. I had the opportunity to design end solutions to ease and expedite processes in Amazon warehouses as well as to design automated test fixtures to allow our team to test the life cycles of project components to establish parameters for recommended replacement.
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During this time, I worked on projects that had tight time constraints. I was able to see the full process of projects and to work with the team to design and iterate concepts quickly to meet these deadlines. I utilized my skills in SolidWorks to design parts and increased my knowledge of sheet metal components and design. I also utilized Agile PLM to implement my design changes to the components and worked cross-functionally with the software, hardware test, and project management teams.
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Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, a portion of my co-op involved remote work from home which creates unique challenges in an engineering position. I was fortunate to be able to work on site at times for my projects to gain more hands-on experience.
Due to confidentiality agreements and proprietary information, I am limited in what I can discuss of my projects at Amazon Robotics.
Amazon Robotics in North Reading
My Work From Home Setup
Desktop Metal
May 2018 - December 2019
In May 2018, I began my first co-op position as an Application Engineering Co-op at Desktop Metal which designs and manufactures 3D metal printing machines. I offered to begin my co-op two months early since the team was overwhelmed with work and could use the help. When I joined, I was the fourth member of the applications team. Since then, the Applications team has grown to eleven globally by the time of my departure. I immediately dived into work, learning the specific process of Desktop Metal's two systems at the time - the Studio System and the Production System - as well as the background of 3-D printing in general and how metal is changing the industry. For a quick overview of the systems I worked with, click here.
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I worked on a variety of aspects at Desktop including part design, product design limitation tests, customer education ad tests on how our parts differ from parts made from billet material. I also managed the team's organization and part tracking to optimize efficiency in benchmarking and component testing.
In December 2018, my time as a co-op was coming to a close as I prepared to return to my classes at Northeastern University. I was asked by my manager if I would have time to stay on part-time in the next semester and was offered a promotion to Application Engineer. I accepted this opportunity and continued working at Desktop Metal for an additional year through December 2019 while taking full semesters of both undergraduate and graduate courses.
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Due to confidentiality agreements and proprietary information, I am limited in what I can discuss of my projects at Desktop Metal.
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Desktop Metal Applications Team Spring 2019
Some Desktop Metal Employees showing their Patriots Team Spirit
Relevant Hobbies
Matchbox Motors Microcar Museum
August 2014 - Present
As mentioned in my background, I grew up around a large collection of antique automobiles. My dad always encouraged me to get involved in the cars, so I began apprenticing at his museum to learn more about the variety of unusual vehicles. With a collection of over 100 automobiles, this apprenticeship gave me a great experience where I learned the mechanics behind cars and how the mechanics differed between different times and different countries.
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I had the opportunity to work on all types of cars ranging from a 1916 Mercer to an old Fiat 500 engine and so much in between. I worked on vehicles that were manufactured in many different countries, including Japan, Italy, Germany, France and more. It was fascinating for me to see how different cultures chose to solve the same problems as the complexity of the design solutions varied from each country.
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While the museum does not have typical hours, it is always available to see through contact in advance and there are many notable vehicles that many people have never seen before. The museum has been covered by many automotive and news features such as Hemmings, Motor Week, WBUR News and more as well as a feature on the History Channel through the popular show, American Pickers.
Matchbox Motors Microcar Museum Warehouse 1
Focus on HMV Freeway at Museum