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Isabella Riffle

Isabella Riffle

TX

Summary

Mechanical Design Engineer recognized for integrating new and emerging techniques and technologies to streamline and optimize design and production. Works alongside fabrication and manufacturing personnel to verify exceptional product quality. Comfortable taking projects from initial conception through holistic design phases and into final production.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Design Engineer

Bastian Solutions
07.2022 - Current
  • Worked within a team of Mechanical Design Engineers to advance mobile robotic platforms for material handling and warehouse automation throughout development and production stages
  • Designed robot fascias utilizing DFM techniques for 3D printing production and sheet metal fabrication to meet industry standards and customer expectations
  • Conducted comprehensive Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of various materials to enhance product reliability, identify and resolve performance issues, and optimize design integrity
  • Repaired large format FDM 3D printer to manufacture parts for various business units across the company
  • Rebuilt robot end-of-arm tool as a test bed for cycle testing of prototypes of new generation design efforts
  • Performed tolerance analysis to validate part dimensions and correct assembly.
  • Implemented design modifications to eliminate component and system malfunctions.

Mechanical Design Intern

Bastian Solutions
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Executed robot maintenance, design work, testing, assembly, mechanism installations, and part manufacturing
  • Generated functional designs, 3D models, 2D drawings, and GD&T specifications for machinists
  • Analyzed a 4-bar linkage system to retrofit sleeve bearings and implement cycle-testing using results from pressure-velocity evaluations
  • Determined the life cycle of miter bevel gear box teeth
  • Evaluated vacuum pumps to replace current air compressor using evacuation time, suction forces, and hose diameter criteria
  • Designed linear bearings for manufacturing (DFM)

Student Technician

University Of Texas At Austin
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Trained UT Engineering students on 3D printers, mills, lathes, and laser cutters while maintaining and repairing machinery
  • Experienced in the installation and conversational programming of Tormach CNC mill

Robotics Intern

NASA Robotics Academy
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Worked alongside bomb technicians and NASA engineers to rapidly design, produce, and operate a bomb detecting robot
  • Prototyped tri-wheel stair climbing robot

Team Machinist

FIRST Robotics
08.2014 - 05.2018
  • Fabricated robot parts on mill, lathes, etc
  • Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
  • Safety trained all 100+ team members, planned and executed safety demos

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.2022

Skills

  • Proficient in Solidworks CAD and Solidworks PDM
  • Skilled in machining (CNC mill, manual mill, lathe, water jet, plasma cutter, basic welding, and hand tools)
  • Knowledge in Microsoft applications and Matlab
  • Experienced in public speaking, presentations, and technical writing

Timeline

Mechanical Design Engineer

Bastian Solutions
07.2022 - Current

Student Technician

University Of Texas At Austin
08.2021 - 05.2022

Mechanical Design Intern

Bastian Solutions
06.2020 - 08.2021

Robotics Intern

NASA Robotics Academy
05.2018 - 08.2018

Team Machinist

FIRST Robotics
08.2014 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Texas At Austin

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