Flex Heater
Our electrical engineering team was working on proving out a concept with different OTS flex heaters and wanted a 3D model that could be easily modified with any updates. I created an accurate representation of the prototype and thermal simulations within one degree of accuracy.
MODEL & SIMULATIONS
I created the copper traces by sketching the path on a single plane, then wrapping it onto the surface based on the installation of the flex heater. This allowed me to change the geometry of the model without recreating the traces. I then created and assigned material properties based on manufacturer data sheets to each of the individual layers of the flex heater and combined them to create one cohesive thermal simulation that mimicked the real life prototype within 1°C of actual performance.
Associate Mechanical Engineer
Continuum is a global innovation design firm that develops products, services, and experiences to improve people’s lives. My final co-op placement allowed me to work across the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams on several contracted projects, focusing on manufacturing development and validation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and government-mandated work-from-home order, the scope of my co-op was ultimately limited.
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.
