Collin Hughes
Asheville,NC
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant - Signals, Circ & Systems; Electric Circuits
UNC Asheville
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated student learning by hosting office hours and guiding students through circuit analysis
- Led lab and problem sessions, assisting students in circuit design, troubleshooting, and hands on application
- Assessed lab reports and provided feedback to enhance students' understanding of circuit concepts
- Adapted to a remote learning environment and provided academic support during Hurricane Helene
Media Design Lab & CrAFT Studio Tech Lead
UNC Asheville
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with students and faculty to fabricate custom-designed products using advanced digital manufacturing tools
- Designed a new y-carriage in Fusion 360 to repair a Lulzbot TAZ 6 3D printer
- Used software programs like Cura and Preform to optimize and streamline 3D printing workflows
3D Print Lab Manager
UNC Asheville
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed and maintained a lab with 10+ 3D printers, ensuring functionality and calibration
- Designed and optimized procedures, developing training programs for new employees
- Trained students and staff in 3D modeling and 3D printer operations
- Developed and refined print profiles for various materials and specifications
Automation Engineering Intern
Pratt & Whitney
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Led the setup and calibration of multiple 3D printers, enabling local fabrication
- Implemented specifications for 90+ computers, optimizing machine data collection
- Configured and deployed software-defined network switches in Linux, improving machine and part data storage
E-Sports Ambassador
UNC Asheville
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with a team to design, layout, and build an e-sports gaming center for students at UNC Asheville
- Organized and routed wiring for a clean, professional setup that improved usability
- Assembled, built, and calibrated motion rigs to allow students to participate in iRacing
- Planned and hosted gaming events for UNC Asheville to promote the new e-sports facility
Education
progress Mechatronics, Mathematics
UNC Asheville/NC State University
Skills
- Using Simulink for PID controls
- Advanced MatLab Skills
- C Programming Proficiency
- 3D Model Design with Fusion 360
- FDM and SLA 3D Printing
- Linux Terminal Proficiency
- Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency
- SolidWorks Simulation Proficiency
Timeline
Teaching Assistant - Signals, Circ & Systems; Electric Circuits
UNC Asheville
08.2024 - Current
Automation Engineering Intern
Pratt & Whitney
06.2023 - 08.2023
3D Print Lab Manager
UNC Asheville
03.2023 - 05.2024
Media Design Lab & CrAFT Studio Tech Lead
UNC Asheville
01.2023 - Current
E-Sports Ambassador
UNC Asheville
08.2022 - 08.2023
progress Mechatronics, Mathematics
UNC Asheville/NC State University
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