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Torin Lam

EDUCATION

Queen’s University 

Bachelor of Applied Science – BASc, Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering                                2021-2025 (Expected)

Cumulative GPA: 3.88 (90%)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Test Engineering Intern 

Hexagon Autonomy and Positioning                                                                                                                                              10/2024 - Present

·        Spearheaded the design and development of an autonomous drone by integrating Hexagon (Novatel) products, resulting in a scalable testing platform for advanced research

·        Designed and validated test fixture designs using CAD software and rapid prototyping techniques, improving product testing reliability and reducing errors during assembly

·        Developed custom PCBs in Altium to enhance functionality and efficiency of a key test fixture; currently coordinating with manufacturers to produce and validate the boards

·        Programmed automated test fixtures using C# and C++ to streamline testing workflows and improve accuracy in quality control

Manufacturing Automation Engineering Intern

Hexagon Autonomy and Positioning                                                                                                                                           05/2024 - 10/2024

·        Engineered and 3D-printed customized jigs and tools using Creo, reducing assembly errors by 15% and enhancing overall production efficiency

·        Automated repetitive engineering tasks, including equipment calibration and data processing, by developing Python scripts, reducing task completion time by 90% and boosting team productivity

·        Applied lean manufacturing principles, including 8D problem solving, Six Sigma methodologies, Pareto analysis, and Cpk analysis, to identify production bottlenecks and increase yield to over 98%

Mechanical Design Engineer 

Queen’s Robomaster Design Team                                                                                                         09/2023 – 05/2024

·        Designed and prototyped critical robotic components, including the turret, loading system, chassis, and actuator mounts, using an iterative process with Onshape

·        Collaborated closely with the electrical and software teams to align mechanical designs with system-wide requirements, achieving seamless integration of components

·        Designed, manufactured and assembled a mecanum-wheel robot with a turret capable of firing projectiles at 35 m/s using custom 3D-printed, carbon fiber, and aluminum parts.

·        Achieved 1st place in Canada and 5th globally at 2024 International RoboMaster competition in Boulder, Colorado

Robotics and AI Research Assistant

Canadian Robotics and AI Ethical Design Lab                                                                                   05/2023 - 08/2023

·        Developed advanced control and perception algorithms including PID controllers for precision navigation and Python-based object detection and line-following systems, enhancing robot autonomy for research purposes

·        Analyzed and optimized software variables in autonomous driving simulations to model ethically complex scenarios, contributing to safer and more responsible AI system design

·        Research project adopted by University of Ottawa’s DTI 5310 course, facilitating student debates on ethical dilemmas in robotics and AI design, bridging technical innovations with societal impacts

Hardware Engineering Team member

Queen’s Autodrive Design team                                                                                                                09/2021 - 05/2023

·         Developed 3D CAD (Solidworks) designs for mounting solutions of Lidar sensors and user feedback lights

·         Integrated hardware modules and components as a complete system on an electric car