• Promoted from Co-Op to full-time engineer, continuing as the shop point-person while contributing to cross-functional hardware development

• Support internal and client-facing product development from early research through prototyping and testing

• Execute 3D CAD (SolidWorks), create 2D part drawings, and document processes across projects

• Fabricate and assemble prototypes, develop test jigs, and author and carry out test plans

• Maintain shop organization and SOPs, while mentoring interns and supporting the hardware team in a hybrid on-site/remote environment

• Established the company’s prototyping infrastructure by developing machine operating procedures (MOPs), redesigning shop layouts based on cross-team observation, and building a first aid and documentation system, enabling safer, more scalable workflows.

• Led fluid and deflection calculations to size motors, source components, and guide early product architecture, accelerating development timelines and reducing sourcing risks.

• Created complex SolidWorks assemblies using skeleton (parent/child) modeling; executed draft, cost, and weight analyses; applied DFM/DFA principles; and prepared vendor-ready production files, reducing part count and manufacturing costs.

• Conducted failure analysis on returned hardware, identifying root causes through mechanical teardown and field testing data, leading to design revisions that improved product reliability.

• Supported electrical engineering efforts through PCB soldering, firmware debugging, and testing large datasets using Python and pandas, enabling faster troubleshooting and clearer performance insights.

• Provided design consultation to luxury clientele, helping clients envision products in their spaces and fostering a sense of brand loyalty through thoughtful curation.

• Consistently exceeded sales budgets, achieving up to 3x the target and $20,000+ in key months

• Executed visual merchandising (VM), driving product appeal and increasing foot traffic and sales

• Implemented company-wide internal changes to back-of-house (BOH) data, streamlining operations and improving bookkeeping efficiency

• Led the design of a rolling oloid alarm clock in a fast-paced environment, focusing on ergonomics and human habit and psychology to improve user experience and functionality

• Assessed 30+ concepts through sketching, prototyping, and 3D printing, emphasizing structural integrity, CMF, and user experience for manufacturability and effectiveness

• Represented the MEng Capstone program, collaborating with staff to provide critical feedback and co-design the capstone experience.

• Led focus groups, offering unbiased critiques to the Fung Institute, contributing to program enhancements and improved student outcomes.

• Designed and proposed student-focused events, achieving a 200% increase in turnout for one professional event, fostering a stronger community.

• Created engaging content using Adobe Suite to enhance student-faculty communication and promote capstone-related activities.

• Provided guidance and information to students about the capstone process, ensuring clarity and preparedness.

• Redefined the ambassador role, setting a new standard for student leadership and program involvement for future cohorts.