About Me

Proud HS dropout, on track to graduate early with a M.S. in Mechanical engineering.

Professional Experience

Powertrain Test Intern, Rivian (Summer 2024)

Saved engineer and technician time by automating data management and processing using VBS and Python scripts
Worked on data dashboards and automatic methods of checking data quality and drive unit/dyno health
Designed test fixturing, a thermal chamber, and assembly aids to accelerate testing timelines

Battery Design Intern, Rivian (Summer 2023)

Worked on submodules of the 2nd generation in house battery modules, focused on busbars and current collectors
Started a connector cost down effort with projected savings of ~$2M per year
Worked to bring new suppliers online to ensure their ability for mass production
Worked on a process to quantify quality of laser welds and FPC connections
Developed innovative way of using fasteners resulting in a patent and thousands of dollars saved per day n

Powertrain Design Intern, Rivian (Summer 2022)

Managed early concept phase drive unit CAD models for future vehicles (R2 and R3)
Held meetings with other teams to drive design and packaging of surrounding vehicle and drive units
Collaborated with other teams to optimize vehicle performance, manufacturability, and cost
Created test fixtures for early concept testing of controls concepts to improve efficiency of the vehicle
Completed feasibility studies for internal projects and for an external collaboration with another major OEM

Suspension Design Lead, MSU Baja Racing (Summer 2024)

Leading process to improve methods, practices, and organization to support the growing team size

Driveline Lead, MSU Baja Racing (Summer 2023 - Summer 2024)

Created a vehicle CAD organizational system to improve efficiency and reduce CAD errors
Focused on reducing weight and increasing efficiency by starting transition from chain based to drive shaft based 4WD
Improved telemetry by creating a custom CAN based network to build a light and cost-effective data logging system

Powertrain Member, MSU Baja Racing (Fall 2021 - Summer 2023)

Helped make wheels spin on the 2022 and 2023 car
Manufactured powertrain parts with tolerances as low as ±0.0004in using combination of CNC and manual machines

Technical Lead, FRC 830 (Fall 2019 - Spring 2021)

Led mechanical sub team for two competition seasons
Helped design team create more manufacturable parts and assemblies
Led efforts to integrate subsystems into a more cohesive robot
Kept team to timelines by coordinating with other sub teams and adapting quickly

B.S. Mechanical Engineering (3.6/4)
Michigan State (Fall 2021 - Fall 2024)

M.S. Mechanical Engineering (4/4)
Michigan State (Spring 2024 - Fall 2025)

3D Printing - FFF, MSLA

Machining - Mill, Lathe, 3 Axis CNC

LV Electrical - Manufacturing and basic design

Python, C++, VBS - Great with python, ok with others

German - Rusty Fluency

CAD - Inventor, NX, Catia

Autodesk Inventor - Expert

Catia v6 + 3DExperience - Advanced

Siemens NX - Intermediate

Autodesk Eagle & Altium - Intermediate

Ansys - Intermediate

I have never put gas in a car

My first job was playing Minecraft professionally

I have visited every Disney park

I grew up in Germany

I have been to 30 countries and 5.5/7 continents

Projects