My first job! Wheee!

Overview

This was my first engineering job, and served as my gateway into the electronics part of mechatronics and ultimately what became my passion for embedded electronics!

I spent the summer jumping around a series of small projects, many of them I would complete within a week or so like the demo seat upgrade, time to time I would contribute to a larger project. My crowning project during this coop term though was the kneeload robot which I really enjoyed every minute of.

The highlights of this job were:

• Developed and performed different material tests to determine key performance indicators to assist in design decisions such as resistance to bending fatigue, and compiled reports based on the results.
• Interfaced a legacy (1995) welding robotics system to be controlled by modern computers. System conducted durability testing on automotive seats by repeatedly applying controlled linear forces to predefined points.
• Programmed system in LabVIEW to operate the robot, calibrate the load cell, control the seat features remotely, and record testing data.
• Conducted troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment for mechanical/electrical issues to prevent extended production interruptions.
• Developed the hardware and software for a new product showcase system at industry showcases.