Merys Balcinovic

• Designed and printed custom tools and functional parts for home repair, organization, and utility using FDM 3D printers.
• Created costume pieces and wearable props using PLA and flexible filaments, integrating CAD modeling with practical fabrication techniques.
• Utilized software such as Fusion 360, NX 12, and Cura for modeling, slicing, and optimizing print performance.
• Conducted iterative prototyping, mechanical testing, and print troubleshooting to improve design durability and efficiency.
• Managed printer maintenance, material selection, and workflow planning for multi-day prints and complex assemblies.

• Assist with students understanding how to operate NX 12 and creating engineering design drafts.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade FDM printers from Lulzbot TAZ, Creality, Prusa, Ender 3, and Elagoo.

• Project Manager for 3-4 student groups, guiding them on how to operate as an engineering team and understand the importance of Milestones.

• Scheduling and coordinate print times with other Teaching Assistant for 9 total course to ensure parts were printed on time.

• Create a print guide on how to use, troubleshoot, repair, and update printer for future Teaching Assistance to learn from to ensure printers are constantly operation and in use.

• Run FEA analysis of gasket and seals for powertrain sealing systems to identify opportunities for product improvement.
• Create DFMEA for risk assessment and elimination of potential failure modes.
• Assist the Testing Department with test preparation and post-test product analysis.

• Design, analyze, and test vehicle fluid systems (fuel, hydraulic, etc.) to meet performance, safety, and environmental standards.
• Select components, develop detailed designs, troubleshoot production issues, and support vehicle builds under classified information.
• Collaborate across teams, document technical work, and present design concepts and project updates.