Instron Testing
The goal of this testing was to identify material discrepencies between proto tool and hard tool samples. The results of testing informed design changes to optimize performance.
SET-UP & RESULTS
I utilized both tensile testing and stress-relaxation testing on material samples to determine differences in the maximum yield strength, elongation and force at break, and the decrease in stress in response to strain generated in the sample. The results were then communicated to the global manufaturing team to help pinpoint the diffferences in processes and make the appropriate changes to improve repeatability.
DFM UPDATES
In order to supplement manufacturing changes, geometry changes were introduced to facilitate repeatability and design strength. I worked directly with manufacturing to agree upon chaanges based on DFM feedback and get the new tool kicked off.
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.
