Chi Chan
Senior Mechanical Engineer, FS Engineer (TÜV Rheinland, #19607/ 19, Machinery)
Worcester,MA
Summary
I currently design ISO safety certified products (sensors, computing platform) from concept to production. Previously I've designed full- and semi-automated manufacturing equipment of all kinds and scales, from table-top system to turn-key robotics systems. Here are a few of my typical responsibilities:
- Mechanical and mechatronic design understanding across a number of different industries, from electric vehicles to medical devices.
- Design and manufacture of sheet metal, castings, complex assemblies and mechanisms, sensors, electric motors and controllers.
- Rapid communication cycles- I typically work with an up-front specification, so I design the system by frequently sharing ideas, concepts, and progress, soliciting feedback with engineers and customers.
- Full Stack execution: Concepting, detailing, drawing, purchasing, receiving, kitting, documentation, assembly, debugging, process development, project management. Not afraid to wear several hats, fill in roles where needed; I get my hands dirty and I make things happen, regardless of what the task is.
- Working in multiple disciplined (electrical, mechanical, software, application) design teams
Overview
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2
Languages
1
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Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Veo Robotics
Waltham, MA
03.2019 - Current
- Lead the design of the TÜV Rheinland ISO 13849 safety certified "FreeMove system" from concept to production.
- Designed the world's first safety-rated 3D sensor from concept to production.
- Designed a new product of computing platform, with novel dual-channel architecture to process data needed for safety.
- Designed process tooling and tooling fixtures for Tier 1 OEM suppliers.
- Tested models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
- Supported production cost quotations by providing estimates of equipment, material and labor costs.
- Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers engaged in building system designs.
Mechanical Engineer
IPG Photonics Corp, R&D System Development
Oxford, MA
06.2014 - 03.2019
- Designed 3 fully standardized turn-key systems that have been handed over to manufacturing and sold over 200 machines over last 4 years.
- Effectively developed models, assemblies and drawings using Solidworks.
- Assist in system on-site installation and provide training to customers.
- Represent company in multiple trade-show as technical support (MD&M, Fabtech).
- Personally designed, wrote CNC programs and fabricated tooling fixtures for proof of concepts.
- Reduced machine and assembly costs by redesigning system to better fabrication efficiency.
- Developed process concept for fixture handling, interfacing within machine tooling and end-of-arm tools on industrial robots.
- Designed turn-key robotics automation system that has been incorporated into production line in automotive and aerospace industry.
- Extensive work with servo motion systems, end-of-arm tools on industrial robots, material conveyance.
- Design and validation of mechanical assemblies / fixtures and enclosures to agreed customer and product specifications and project deadlines.
Engineering Intern
IPG Photonics Corp, R&D System Development
Oxford, MA
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Assist senior engineers on designing high speed sheet metal cutter (2 gen).
- Assist senior engineers on designing Laser-Assisted Cold Spray Cladding Machine.
- Assist senior engineers on designing welding System for Airbag Inflators.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, drawings and sketches.
- Created engineering documentation, including manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
SolidWorks
AutoDesk Inventor
AutoCAD
Siemens NX
Robotstudio (ABB Robotics)Roboguide (Fanuc)Solidworks CAMArena PLM
Python
Functional Safety
Regulatory compliance
Manufacturing process controls
Hardware integration planning
Certification
TUV Functional Safety Engineer - Machinery (TÜV Rheinland, #19607/ 19, Machinery)
Timeline
TUV Functional Safety Engineer - Machinery (TÜV Rheinland, #19607/ 19, Machinery)
10-2019
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Veo Robotics
03.2019 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
IPG Photonics Corp, R&D System Development
06.2014 - 03.2019
Engineering Intern
IPG Photonics Corp, R&D System Development
02.2013 - 06.2014
Mechanical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
08.2010 - 05.2014