PCB Troubleshooting
Throughout my time in the office, I was very interested in the interfacing between the EE and ME teams as so many of the projects that I worked on had significant overlap. I was always eager to learn more about the electrical functionality of the projects I was involved with and jumped at the opportunity to lend a hand to the EE team.
EXAMPLES
If there were small issues with first round PCBs, the EE team would provide me with the schematics and specs for all of the parts, allowing me to work through the board and check the output values at each test point.
I would then use basic circuit equations to confirm the results or verify what they should have been. This led to in-house modifications as boards were not always assembled correctly by the manufacturer. I was often able to pinpoint key issues and improved upon my electrical knowledge and surface mount soldering in the process.
Mechanical Engineer
PAX is an electronic vaporizer company that creates next-generation consumer devices while supporting social justice, access, and equity in the industry. As a full-time engineer, I've been involved in various stages of the product design process including early-stage development, design for manufacturing, and validation testing. My project work has not only improved my technical skills but has introduced me to the importance of global supply chain and manufacturing.
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Ecosense Lighting is a start-up company focused on creating new technologies to change the way that the world views light. My second co-op placement allowed me to be a part of a fast-paced product development team, supporting existing products through feature additions, validation testing, and root-cause analysis. Furthermore, I got the opportunity to work on custom and next-generation products, designing for prototyping and manufacturing.
Mechanical Engineering
R&D Co-op
Haemonetics Corporation is a global leader in blood management solutions, producing a wide variety of devices and consumables primarily focused on blood processing systems and plasma collection. My first co-op placement allowed me to work towards product development across the mechanical, electrical and systems engineering teams as well as gain exposure to advanced laboratory procedures and nano-dispensing technologies.
