Luke Garrett

Driven engineering professional with a track record of process optimization and prototype development at Joby Aviation. Expert in SolidWorks and proficient in Python, I excel in team collaboration and have significantly enhanced production efficiency. Skilled in both design and analysis, my work has directly contributed to cost reductions and improved product quality.

JOBY S4 Electric Propulsion Unit, Work Project, Owned the development processes for cooling pump assembly line., Designed series of press dies for cooling pump pressing operations utilizing Schmidt press., Developed end of line electrical (EOL) check procedure for cooling pump motor phases and thermistors., Designed test panel for EOL check., Developed leakdown testing procedure for Triple Inverter Coldplate and Upper Structure., Designed laser welding tooling for Coldplate and Upper Structure., Designed press die for cooling pump electrical connector., Designed press die for EPU inverter HV/LV electrical connector. Phantom T5 Super, Work Project, Designed and Assembled a custom order ROV that's a hybrid of our T-series and L-series ROV's using Solidworks., Redesigned center plane (cross-section of the main chassis) to accommodate Tecnadyne 1040 thrusters., Relocated camera tilt assembly., Designed tilt assembly bracket from the top down., Redesigned thruster mounts from the top down.

I am a passionate and driven individual with a deep love for mechanics, problem-solving, and innovation. As a volunteer at Tradewinds Aviation, I gained invaluable experience performing 100-hour maintenance on aircraft, including greasing pulleys, gapping spark plugs, and cleaning fuel filters. My passion for mechanics extends beyond aviation—I’ve rebuilt two BMWs and several dirt bikes, all purchased with blown engines, and grew up rebuilding motorcycle engines alongside my dad.

I also have a strong interest in 3D printing, having owned and operated a LulzBot TAZ 5, Creality Ender, and now a Bambu Lab P1P. I enjoy designing and printing a variety of functional items, ranging from household solutions like a hanging towel rack to automotive components crafted from carbon fiber-filled ASA.

In addition to my technical pursuits, I’ve demonstrated resilience and work ethic by putting myself through college and graduating with minimal debt. During this time, I honed my interpersonal skills by working as a server, bartender, and trainer at renowned fine dining establishments such as Yard House, Cheesecake Factory, Moody’s Bistro Bar and Beats in Truckee, Lahontan in Truckee, Pebble Beach’s The Bench Restaurant, and the fine dining restaurant at Hyatt’s Carmel Valley Ranch.

I thrive in challenging environments, balancing my mechanical, creative, and professional pursuits with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and attention to detail.

• Engineering Design
• Fluid Mechanics
• Engineering Dynamics
• Matlab/Python Programming
• Materials Engineering
• Engineering Statics
• Mechanical Systems Design
• Experimental Methods
• Finite Element Method
• Mechatronic Design
• Circuits