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Hi there! It's me, Robin.

About

Mechanical engineer focused on thoughtful designs.

I work at the intersection of mechanical design, manufacturing, and analysis, turning technical requirements into clear, buildable solutions. My background includes CAD, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, FEA, root cause analysis, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

I'm drawn to engineering work where precision and practicality have to meet: designs that are clean on screen, sensible to manufacture, and easy for teams to understand. Curiosity for science and technology keeps me moving, but useful, well-communicated outcomes are what keep the work grounded.

Experience

Work experience across design, quality, and manufacturing.

Jan. 2026 - Present Jefferson City, MO

Mechanical R&D Engineer

Hitachi Energy USA, Inc.

Design and model mechanical components for liquid immersed distribution transformers using advanced CAD tools.
Coordinate prototype development, testing, and measurements to improve product designs.
Prepare manufacturing and supplier drawings while supporting cost-reduction work, design portfolio enhancements, and supplier collaboration.

July 2025 - Jan. 2026 Watertown, SD

Product Design Engineer

B&G Industries Inc.

Design custom utility truck bodies in SolidWorks with sheet metal and weldment practices, customer specifications, and manufacturability in mind.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams to improve design accuracy and product lifecycle support.
Develop 3D CAD models, technical drawings, BOMs, PDM-managed documentation, wiring harnesses, fixtures, jigs, and tooling.

Apr. 2025 - July 2025 Rapid City, SD

Quality Checking Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Reviewed engineering drawings for ASME Y14.5 and ISO 9001 alignment, improving drawing accuracy and reducing errors by 15%.
Applied GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and mechanical design practices to identify drawing improvements.
Used CAD tools and drawing markup software to provide feedback and ensure design intent was met.

June 2024 - Feb. 2025 East Lansing, MI

Mechanical Design Engineer I

Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, U.S. Department of Energy

Created detailed technical drawings with precise GD&T, improving manufacturability and reducing production errors by 20%.
Supported fabrication, assembly, and commissioning for critical heavy-ion linear accelerator cryogenics systems.
Developed CAD concepts for linear accelerator systems, cryomodules, and coldmasses while reviewing layouts and project documentation.

June 2023 - Dec. 2023 Greene, NY

Product Mechanical Engineer

The Raymond Corporation, Toyota Industries Corporation

Performed GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, Creo design modifications, drawing reviews, RFQs, BOM revisions, and ECR submissions.
Resolved issues across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and transmission systems, contributing to a 25% reduction in downtime.
Investigated design changes that reduced annual product cost by $43K and supported warranty-claim reduction.

Projects

Engineering projects with practical design and analysis at the center.

Skills

Capabilities that support clean, useful work.

Mechanical design
Onshape
GD&T
DFMA
FMEA
RCA
FEA
SolidWorks
Creo
CATIA
ANSYS
MATLAB
Python
Navisworks
HTML
SQL

Design

A focused selection of CAD renderings.

Certifications

Credentials with practical engineering weight.

Resume

A PDF version of my engineering background.

Download the resume for a detailed view of my experience, education, certifications, and technical background.

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Contact

Let's make the next useful thing feel clear.

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Engineering with "clarity"

Mechanical engineer focused on thoughtful designs.

Work experience across design, quality, and manufacturing.

Mechanical R&D Engineer

Product Design Engineer

Quality Checking Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer I

Product Mechanical Engineer

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aerospace Technical Publication Specialist

Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

Engineering projects with practical design and analysis at the center.

Project title

Capabilities that support clean, useful work.

A focused selection of CAD renderings.

Design title

Credentials with practical engineering weight.

Credential title

A PDF version of my engineering background.

Let's make the next useful thing feel clear.

Engineering with "clarity"|

Mechanical engineer focused on thoughtful designs.

Work experience across design, quality, and manufacturing.

Mechanical R&D Engineer

Engineering projects with practical design and analysis at the center.

Capabilities that support clean, useful work.

A focused selection of CAD renderings.

Credentials with practical engineering weight.

A PDF version of my engineering background.

Let's make the next useful thing feel clear.

Engineering with "clarity"