GRASP Lab Research Assistant
tags:
design
• solidworks
• creativity
• 3d cad
• prototyping
• presentation
• communication
How would you describe your time at University of Pennsylvania ...?
9/2006-4/2007
* Contributed to redesign efforts for module weight reduction and form improvements.
* Integrated new brushless motors for greater module power and efficiency.
9/2005-12/2005
* Assisted graduate students in modular robotic research and design under Dr. Mark Yim.
* Constructed and repaired robotic modules.
* Designed components for robotic locomotion, researched material casings, and embedded components via Shape Deposition Manufacturing (SDM) rapid-prototyping.... 
Mechanical Engineering Intern
tags:
contacting vendors
• tolerance stacking
• addressing engineering change...
• teamwork
• 3d cad modeling
• detail drawings
How would you describe your time at ImageMap?
5/2007-Present
* Assisted in the release of bogie mounting frame for a high speed track geometry measurement system.
* Researched camera-laser measurement techniques for a portable rail profiling device.
* Evaluated existing design of the portable device and incorporated design objectives involving weight, size, and cost in planning new unit.
5/2006-9/2006
* Collaborated in instrumentation design for dynamic and vibration measurement of catenary wire on train pantograph heads.
* Proposed mechanical design of camera and laser mounts for Hyrail truck systems.
* Contributed to the mechanical design and installation of a pneumatic paint-release system for marking rail defects.
* Created and analyzed static lift design for heavy system shipment.
5/2005-8/2005
* Designed and modeled mechanical parts using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
* Completed engineering change requests.
* Developed and tested camera glass cleaning design in field.
* Collaborated with lab technicians and sales representatives, completing purchase requisitions for design work. Completed Autodesk Inventor training offered by Avatech Solutions....
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