Matthew Sweeney
North Billerica,MA
Summary
Multifaceted robotics engineer with experience creating rapid-prototypes and quality products, in a fast-paced work environment. Trained in CAD software including, but not limited to, SolidWorks, Onshape, Autodesk Fusion, and AutoCAD. Developed systems and software with programming languages, including C++, C#, Python, and Java. Experienced in the development of systems using microcontroller devices, and development boards including Raspberry Pi, and NVIDIA Jetson. Strong background in working with small teams to create innovative solutions for complex problems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Luminous Robotics Inc.
11.2024 - 02.2026
- Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety using Solidworks FEA analysis, and test setups.
- Designed rapid prototypes in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Identified suitable materials for production use that aligned with environmental concerns and budget constraints.
- Effectively developed models, assemblies and drawings using Solidworks and Autodesk Inventor.
- Collaborated as the designer of a provisional patent for a mechanized grasping system for solar installation.
- Utilized Robotics Engineering coding background to develop initial test setups and early product prototyping setups with Arduino, Nvidia Jetsons, and C++.
- Designed and tested reliability of end effector actuator systems for industrial multi-axis robotic arm systems using Staubli Robotics Suite, and FEA analysis.
Intern
Jenike & Johanson
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided technical assistance in the maintenance of machinery
- Designed new safety mechanisms for hazardous material handling in gloveboxes
- Updated chemical inventory and corresponding safety data sheets
- Implemented 3D printing technology to facilitate faster prototyping of lab testing equipment
Education
Masters and Bachelors of Science - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA05.2024
Skills
- 3D Printing for Prototyping
- Multi-material 3D printing
- CNC Milling, and Lathe Manufacturing
- Rapid-Prototyping Design
- Electro-Mechanical Troubleshooting
- C/C Language
- C# Language
- Java Language
- Python
- MATLAB
- ROS
- Ubuntu
- SolidWorks
- Autodesk Fusion
- Autodesk Inventor
- Onshape
- Solidworks FEA and failure analysis
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
Luminous Robotics Inc.
11.2024 - 02.2026
Intern
Jenike & Johanson
06.2018 - 09.2018
Masters and Bachelors of Science - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Academic Experience
WPI Major Qualifying Project | August 2023 – May 2024
- Developed a robot to collect trash autonomously within Worcester Polytechnic Institute campus (project featured on LinkedIn) using ROS, Python, and C++
- Collaboratively designed a system used a combination of sensors and mechanisms, including LiDAR, Intel RealSense D435 depth camera, GPS module, IMU, 4 DOF robotic arm, and Clearpath Husky A100 Chassis
- Developed with NVIDIA Jetson family of developer kits and software
- Designed 4 DOF arm with mostly 3D-printed parts using Onshape, and Solidworks CAD software's.
- Used YOLO V5 machine learning algorithms and depth camera for object/trash detection
- SLAM experience for mobile robot navigation
- Used multi-material 3d printing systems to create innovative and unique belt driven systems.
WPI Masters Capstone Experience | January 2024 – May 2024
- Helped develop an AR interface for a mobile hospital robot (similar to Tugbot Hospital Robots) using a combination of C# and Python
- Worked with Microsoft HoloLens 2, Unity, and ROS to develop a user-friendly cutting-edge AR robotics system
- Experience with the Microsoft Mixed Reality Toolkit and other AR software for robotics applications