Robotics Systems Engineer, Intern
Jan 2025 – Sept 2025
Assembly and sensor work on Optimus. Designed a pneumatic machine to automate glove installation — 10× faster than the manual process. Rebuilt the sole bonding process from scratch: 2× joint strength, 75% less cycle time. Built an automated tactile validation station that cut end-of-line test time by 21×. Wrote Python and MATLAB pipelines for live sensor data off the robot, enabling automated health checks. On the DFM side, cut 24 parts from arm assemblies and pushed structure sensor bonding yield from 60% to 100%.
Principal Researcher
Feb 2022 – Dec 2024
Built a high-resolution 4-axis 3D printer from scratch for embedded additive manufacturing at micro and nano scales. Interfaced with ACS Motion Control hardware, wrote MATLAB toolpath and G-code generation, and designed a 9-nozzle manifold that increased throughput 9×. Full 0 → 1 build.
Product R&D Engineer, Intern
May 2024 – Aug 2024
Built and statistically validated high-throughput testing rigs using UR collaborative robots, calibrated against observed consumer behavior. DFM work increased production speed by 120%. Built JMP statistical models to translate consumer data into product design guidelines.
Process Quality Engineer, Intern
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
Led a Lean Six Sigma project on procurement and resource allocation. Root-caused systemic delays averaging three months per delivery cycle and drove the fix through implementation.
Machinist & Mechanical Design
Aug 2023 – Dec 2023
Redesigned the suspension-chassis joint for the electric formula car — 15% weight reduction, half the manufacturing time, easier to service. Ran ANSYS FEA on drivetrain and brake components.
Aircraft Test & Maintenance Engineering, Intern
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
Non-destructive testing on steel and composite aircraft structures using Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Thermal Imaging. Manufacturing of composite and non-composite replacement components for certified aircraft.
B.S. Mechanical Engineering — Controls & Robotics
Aug 2022 – May 2026
Focused on hardware design and control systems. Most of the real work happened in the research lab and on the Formula Electric team.