Electro-mechanical testing of humanoid hands

• PDE Intern on Pixel Watch PD Team

• Spearheaded a root-cause analysis for a heart rate sensor light leakage by developing and executing a full factorial Design of Experiments (DOE) to investigate factors affecting PSA strength and assembly positional variation.

• Designed high-fidelity test fixtures in NX CAD that accurately simulated mass-manufacturing conditions, performing DFM and statistical tolerance analyses to guarantee reliable data collection.

• Analyzed raw experimental data using JMP, identified significant factors and interactions within the current watch design and manufacturing process to be optimized on the next design cycle.

• Created detailed design documents to enhance the team’s understanding of full factorial DOE and data analysis techniques.

• Worked on mechanical design/validation for Tesla’s new wireless charging product.

• Owned the test plan and mechanical design of various testing equipment for validating and characterizing performance of parts.

• Implemented design changes based on test results; worked with suppliers to conduct DFM reviews and evaluate tooling modifications for injection molded and sheet metal stamped parts.

• Identified, root-caused, and troubleshooted issues with the in-house and large-volume manufacturing lines, ensuring high quality prototype builds for engineering testing and minimizing potential downtime.

• Collaborated with production engineering to identify and resolve safety and hygiene issues on the scrap material separation line.

• Owned mechanical design projects to retrofit current manufacturing equipment, which significantly improved operational safety, boosted efficiency, and minimized downtime.

• Conducted design reviews with cross-functional stakeholders to address DFM/DFA concerns and implement design improvements.

• Produced detailed engineering drawings, DXFs, and BOMs, working with fabrication, quality, and production teams to meet all requirements.

• Authored standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the assembly and integration of custom mechanical components into the production line.