Product Engineering Intern

Bloomfield, CT

• Investigated wear and flow restriction issues during 700+ hour durability testing of engine valve components; redesigned reset pin geometry to increase flow area and reduce wear at the pin-seat interface, improving long-term reliability.
• Refined simulation processes for 1/16" and 1/8" National Pipe Thread plugs by integrating physical test results with FEA, leveraging precision test tube design and CMM data to remove thread modeling needs.
• Designed and evaluated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical solutions to optimize braking and exhaust valve sequencing, improving system reliability and operational performance.

Research Assistant

Rochester, NY

• Developed image-based analysis tools to quantify hydrogel-to-metal adhesion performance, enabling systematic evaluation of surface roughness and heat-treatment effects.
• Automated image normalization and 2D surface roughness calculations in Python with OpenCV and Pandas, achieving an 80% decrease in processing time and markedly improving data visualization.

Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Syracuse, NY

• Reduced assembly time by 67% and improved operator consistency by designing and implementing a pin-and-lock fixture, supporting process optimization and standardized work instructions.
• Decreased rework and scrap rates by implementing Poka-Yoke error-proofing solutions, reducing process variability.
• Enhanced operational efficiency in Class 1K and 10K cleanroom environments by leading 5S audits and implementing corrective actions to support Lean Manufacturing.