Every day is a chance to learn and grow, and I make the most of every opportunity to gain new insights from the engineers and teams around me. I enjoy the challenge of designing complex machinery and have extensive experience guiding projects through the full product development lifecycle—from initial concept to full production.
EXPERIENCE
2026-PRESENT
Mechanical Engineer V
Berkshire Grey
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Lead Mechanical Engineer for the VersaAI Robotic pick cell that featured a new pick and place solution in collaboration with AutoStore
- Cut customer cell design turnaround from 12 months to 2-3 months by building a modular CAD library and standardized structural sub-assemblies
- Eliminated robot vibration during normal operation by analyzing dynamic pull-out forces and redesigning base mounting feet to prevent structural deflection
2023-2026
Mechanical Engineer IV
Berkshire Grey
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Lead Mechanical Engineer for the CarouselAI robotic pick cell, a cutting-edge automation system developed in collaboration with AutoStore
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Owned the end-to-end mechanical design and layout of the CarouselAI system, including weldments, sheet metal components, and large-scale assemblies modeled in SolidWorks
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Drove design optimizations that reduced assembly time by 15% and improved system reliability, supporting scalable deployment across customer sites.
2022-2023
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Shark|Ninja
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Designed electro-mechanical systems and using Arduino microcontroller to test overall design
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Researched and developed new technologies to implement on new consumer products
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Built and tested prototypes utilizing 3D printers and basic shop tools to evaluate performance, ergonomic, and usability of future consumer goods
2021-2022
Senior Mechanical Engineer
AppHarvest
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Designed bolt on mechanical subsystem that reduces fruit sway and improves robot pick success rates by 15%
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Executed DoE to evaluate gripper input characteristics to identify and optimize for required performance outputs to improve efficiency
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Lead engineer designing the next generation fruit collection system. Designed electro-mechanical assemblies that harvests, transfers, and sorts fruit throughout the robot.
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Worked in a cross-functional team with electrical and software engineers to optimize the vision system, cabling, power consumption, and safety components on the robot
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Created derived product requirements based off of technical requirement and in-field testing feedback
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Utilized SolidWorks to generate solid and sheet metal geometry, weldments, assemblies, and technical drawings
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Mentored several junior members and interns on the team
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Applied AGILE methodology to adapt dynamically and systematically requirement and scope changes. Generated tickets for project planning, assignments, and workload balance
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Assembled latest generation of harvesting robot, documented errors, revised drawings using ECN process with SolidWorks PDM
2018-2021
Mechanical Engineer
Sealed Air Corporation
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Lead engineer in the development of a product from concept to commercialization. This product achieved 95% of its first year sales target
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Designed subsystems of industrial equipment for various motion profiles with motor and pneumatics
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Created detailed part, assembly, and weldment drawings using ANSI drafting standards
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Assembled, tested, and evaluated prototype systems in engineering lab environment to improve system output and assess time-critical customer issues
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Utilized 3D printers to accelerate prototype development of parts and to test and refine ergonomics
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Upgraded legacy equipment by adding additional features such as adjustable camera system and additional proximity sensors to fit customer needs
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Supported manufacturing and field service for new and legacy equipment
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Designed and maintained proprietary equipment to mass produce plastic film
2016-2018
Associate Mechanical Engineer
Sealed Air Corporation
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Workied in a multi-disciplinary group of engineers to design industrial packaging equipment.
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Engineered the world's first automated bubble wrapping machine.
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Worked in a fast past environment and learning how to work independently.
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Collaborated with in house machine shop for production cost reduction.
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Worked with Supply Chain and vendors to ensure parts are fabricated and delivered on schedule.
May 2013- July 2013
Internship
Forbo Movement Systems
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Generated random sample testing on finished products and goods.
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Performed tensile and friction testing on products using an INSTRON machine.
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Tested materials sent by suppliers to ensure quality standards.
EDUCATION
2010-2015
Bachelor's Degree
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Mathematics
SKILLS
CAD & Engineering Software SolidWorks (Weldments, Sheet Metal, Surface Modeling, Large Assemblies), SolidWorks PDM, AutoCAD, GD&T (ANSI/ASME Y14.5)
System Integration & Automation Sensors & Perception Mounting, Dynamic Cable Management/Routing, Pneumatic Systems, Structural Pedestal & Guarding Design, Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
Manufacturing & Fabrication Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFM/DFA), Weldment Design, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Machined Components, Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), CNC & Manual Shop Tools
Processes & Collaboration Agile Development, ECN/ECO Change Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership (Software/Electrical), Contractor & Vendor Coordination