Stryker Instuments

Mechanical Design Engineer Intern (May 2024 - Aug 2024)

  • Developed a service fixture to forcibly extract parts during disassembly.

  • Performed financial analysis on service process leading to the addition of new steps and estimated savings of $1.3 million.

  • Completed stack ups to ensure fixturing would fit properly with any parts being serviced.

  • Oversaw prototype build assessing risks and ensuring deadlines were met.

  • Troubleshot issues with prototypes leading to the discovery of key design flaws.

  • Worked with multiple teams across the world to set up testing for prototypes once the build was completed.

Stryker Instuments

Advanced Operations Engineer Intern (May 2023 - Aug 2023)

  • Developed a program to laser mark parts to print specifications, and created parameters to maximize visibility.

  • Designed multiple heat swaging fixtures for new parts, and performed a study showing repeatability.

  • Designed a calibration fixture improving repeatability of button calibration by 40%.

  • Frequently presented project progress to the team, keeping them updated on accomplishments and future risks.

  • Familiarized myself with multiple stations on the manufacturing line, getting them back to a functioning state through troubleshooting and working with other teams.

  • Worked with multiple other companies to get new parts and make alterations to equipment.

Humphrey Products

Mechanical Engineer Intern (May 2022 - Dec 2022)

  • Improved valve actuation time by researching and testing different materials, increasing speeds at colder temperatures by up to 50%.

  • Redesigned a stroke measurement device using SolidEdge and LabView, allowing new valves to be tested and increasing accuracy by 10%.

  • Designed more efficient and organized durability testing fixtures, reducing testing time by 45 minutes.

  • Frequently presented test data to the engineering team, uncovering previously unknown problems with products.

  • Quickly learned how to operate unfamiliar software and tools to meet the needs of projects.

  • Created 2D drafts for manufacturing and assembly.

Stryker Medical

Assembler ELITE Student Program (July 2021 - September 2021)

  • Gained hands-on experience with manufacturing and assembly processes.

  • Worked closely with robotics and automation to maximize efficiency and produce quality work.

  • Took on a training role and trained individuals to work proficiently in a time sensitive enviornment, breaking previous production records by 30%.

  • Insured quality by inspecting assembly work, reducing rework by up to 15%.

  • Frequently performed overtime work to meet metrics and stay on track.

  • Analyzed and fixed problems with robots and assembly tools in order to reduce downtime.