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Mechatronics Systems & Manufacturing Intern

ADaMS Lab (University of Alberta) • May–Aug 2025 | Internship

ADaMS Lab — overview

Overview

  • Designed and fabricated robotic end-effectors, fixtures, and mounts for large-scale 3D printing, using SolidWorks CAD, GD&T, and G-code workflows.
  • Validated mechanical subsystems with ANSYS FEA, 3D printing, and CNC machining, ensuring durability under dynamic loading.
  • Integrated load cells, DAQ modules, and analog amplifiers, wiring and calibrating circuits for closed-loop sensing.
  • Developed a pneumatic hammer experiment with C/C++ firmware and Python/MATLAB sensor fusion for digital twin monitoring.
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Summary

My time at ADaMS Lab gave me hands-on exposure to the full cycle of design, integration, and validation in advanced manufacturing systems. I strengthened my skills in SolidWorks CAD, FEA, and prototyping while also gaining practical experience with DAQ hardware, analog amplification, and embedded firmware. Working on projects such as the pneumatic hammer experiment and large-scale robotic 3D printing allowed me to bridge mechanical design with electrical systems and data-driven monitoring, significantly advancing my technical versatility as a mechatronics engineer.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD3D Printing (FDM)G-Code WorkflowsData Acquisition (DAQ)Load CellsSensor IntegrationArduinoEmbedded C/C++CNC MachiningPython (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas)MATLABRobotics ControlsAnalog AmplifiersPneumatic Systems