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Spencer Hill

Summary

Motivated Mechanical Engineer with a passion for innovation and a strong desire to contribute to a collaborative team. Seeking opportunities to apply my skills and knowledge in a growth-oriented company at the forefront of technological advancements.

Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years of experience specializing in creative design work and product/machine design engineering. Passionate about pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving impactful solutions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Mechanical Engineer

MicroVision, Inc.
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Created opto-mechanical design for a new variation of a short range, LiDAR sensor
  • Significant cross-team collaboration
  • Designed and modified various machines for in-house manufacturing line, testing and measurement stations
  • Led the design of multiple semi-automated machines for a future assembly line of the key LiDAR sensor under development

Mechanical Engineer

MicroVision, Inc.
08.2020 - 03.2022
  • Owned opto-mechanical design from concept through manufacturing for laser module housing inside long-range automotive LiDAR sensor
  • Facilitated design for manufacturability reviews with International contract manufacture to produce high-precision machined cast parts
  • Promoted to Senior Mechanical Engineer

eMobility Support Engineer

AKKA Technologies/Daimler Trucks of North America
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Contracted with Daimler Trucks of North America as part of the eMobility Group
  • Developed a process to determine and track weights for multiple trucks across their eMobility platform
  • Developed plans for weight reduction across the eMobility truck variants
  • Project management working with multiple engineering teams

Process Engineer

Micro Systems Engineering, Inc.
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Defined key parameters of in-house laser welder to optimize capability
  • Created 4-axis CNC programs to automate seam weld processes and weld sample coupons
  • Verified capability using cross-section data through hermeticity, tensile, and thermal cycle testing
  • Generated rapid prototype models to aid development of insertion and fold concepts for new product development towards automated process and assembly of the module

Opto-Mechanical Engineer Co-op

MicroVision, Inc.
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Designed for manufacturability and thermal management a test stand fixture for Engineer Verification short throw projection unit
  • Met wide ranging deliverables set by each internal department
  • Designed, tested and implemented heat management solutions for 2019 CES demonstration product
  • Updated design on laser projector housing to improve dust sealing around external optic

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Gonzaga University
05-2018

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • Machine Design
  • CNC
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • Project Management
  • Product Design
  • Python
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Pilot Manufacturing Processes
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Timeline

Senior Mechanical Engineer

MicroVision, Inc.
03.2022 - 06.2024

Mechanical Engineer

MicroVision, Inc.
08.2020 - 03.2022

eMobility Support Engineer

AKKA Technologies/Daimler Trucks of North America
01.2020 - 04.2020

Process Engineer

Micro Systems Engineering, Inc.
06.2019 - 12.2019

Opto-Mechanical Engineer Co-op

MicroVision, Inc.
12.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Gonzaga University
Spencer Hill