Parth Patel

Experience

Developed an Excel Macro which automatically finds meeting deliverables and informed the responsible engineer; 90% faster than the older method which required manual searching and sending emails individually
Designed a custom mounting bracket and radiation shield using 3D CAD (OnShape) and wrote the technical specification sheet used to procure the parts from external vendors
Coordinated with suppliers to find replacements for obsolete parts and provided engineering approval after analyzing critical characteristics between the parts to verify there was no impact to existing equipment or operating conditions
Revised engineering drawings, updated bill of materials, and wrote installation instructions to replace equipment in the field in accordance with applicable codes and standards

Increased daily printing capacity by 5% faster by revising existing scheduling method
Saved Durham College over $2000 in equipment cost by designing 3D printable models of PCA pumps to replace real ones
Attained a 10% reduction in print failure rates by reviewing all parts and assemblies in NX, SolidWorks, or Cura for common points of failure before printing and offered effective solutions to the customer
Took the initiative to hold weekly tutorials to help students new to 3D printing which directly increased the number of customer orders received
In charge of 3D printer maintaince and troubleshooting

Developed a summer robotics course to teach students in grades 1 through 6
Made a presentation for the Ministry of Education to showcase what students are doing

Used SolidWorks for advanced part modeling and complex assemblies with appropriate tolerance to ease manufacturing
Focused on Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly throughout the design process
Built prototypes using wood, box tubing and sheet metal to test concepts and finalize design
Manufactured parts using a CNC machine and assembled the robot within 6 weeks
Mentored 50+ students to design and build 10 unique robots to compete in worldwide competitions