John Tobie
Summary
Solutions-oriented engineering professional with strong understanding of product development process. Brings excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, management and vendors. Proactive in identifying areas of improvement and taking steps to drive successful completion of projects.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Test Engineering Intern
Lunar Outpost
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Led a team in the redesign of an autonomous robotic drivetrain, utilizing SolidWorks for component design and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to verify parts before production. Additionally, employed CAM software for machining path design and operated CNC mills and lathes. Successfully resolved previous design flaws, restoring operability to the rover.
- Collaborated with aerospace partner companies to develop and implement efficient test solutions for their designs, involving designing and manufacturing parts, creating test environments, and conducting comprehensive tests to validate design requirements.
- Proficient in conducting vibration tests following SpaceX payload user guidelines.
- Operated in clean room environments, handling sensitive RF test equipment.
- Utilized SolidWorks and CAM extensively for design and manufacturing processes.
- Produced comprehensive documentation for all projects, delivering reports to senior engineers and partner companies.
- Demonstrated adept problem-solving skills to promptly address time-critical issues, ensuring timely project delivery.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for test environments .
- Developed and maintained test and evaluation strategies for testing to show operational readiness and suitability with planned project decision points.
- Drafted assemblies, models, and other technical drawings.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Lunar Outpost
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Design engineer for the wheel design team, contributing to the successful development of the current Lunar Rover destined for the Moon. Designed and implemented a highly functional wheel that met project requirements.
- Spearheaded the design and implementation of the payload observation camera system, integrating optical calculations, electrical components, and leveraging extensive SolidWorks design expertise.
- Assembled and conducted testing of the canary environmental sensors, ensuring accurate data collection and reliable performance.
- Utilized SolidWorks and CAM software throughout various projects, demonstrating proficiency in design and manufacturing processes.
- Developed technical skills through training and shadowing experienced professionals.
- Communicated with engineering team to discuss methods to improve processes and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2023
Skills
- CAD(Solidworks)
- CAM and CAE
- MathWorks SimuLink
- Matlab
- C
- Environmental Testing
- Confluence Documentation
- Hardware Integration
- Test Results Evaluation
- CNC proficient
Timeline
Test Engineering Intern
Lunar Outpost
05.2022 - 08.2022
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Lunar Outpost
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
San Francisco State University
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