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Work History
Education
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Capstone Project - Robot Actuated Water Valve (Analysis Lead)
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Aidan Badger

Groveland,MA

Summary

Hardworking engineering student with an interest in the intersections of mechanical, electrical, and energy systems. Interested in the integration of these disciplines to advance power generation, distribution, and sustainable energy solutions.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Operations Intern

Reading Municipal Light Department
05.2025 - Current


Learning to support electrical grid planning and analysis. Gaining experience in testing the electrical performance of equipment such as transformers and understanding maintenance strategies. Developing knowledge of grid performance evaluation and utility operations to contribute to future infrastructure and reliability projects.

Project Engineering Intern

Sea and Shore Contracting
06.2024 - 08.2024


Performed and recorded tests on support structures of various job sites. Worked with civil engineers and laborers to problem solve and discuss the structures’ performances.

Education

Master of Sciences - Mechanical Engineering

University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Amherst, MA
05.2026

Skills

  • PowerWorld Simulator: Model and analyze high-voltage power systems, including load flow, fault analysis, and system stability assessments
  • SolidWorks and Ansys: 3D modeling, Finite Element Analysis, and Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • MATLAB: Mathematical modeling, numerical methods, and data analysis
  • Simulink: Modeled dynamic systems with PID controllers and state-space representations for control analysis and design
  • Arduino: Programming and interfacing microcontrollers to control electronics
  • Microsoft Office: Utilizing Excel for engineering economics, linear programming, and Word for technical documentation

Capstone Project - Robot Actuated Water Valve (Analysis Lead)

Designed and manufactured a water valve to be compatible with a soft robot, while also achieving specified fluid flow. Used SolidWorks, ANSYS, hand calculations, 3D printing, among other tools.

Timeline

Operations Intern

Reading Municipal Light Department
05.2025 - Current

Project Engineering Intern

Sea and Shore Contracting
06.2024 - 08.2024

Master of Sciences - Mechanical Engineering

University of Massachusetts - Amherst