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I'm a mechatronics engineer currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in autonomous robotics. I enjoy solving complex puzzles in a hands-on environment and translating ideas into robust designs, clear documentation, and reliable test plans. I thrive on multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring project deliverables meet functional specifications while maintaining strong communication with customers and cross-functional teams. I bring experience across product testing, prototyping, and qualification activities in manufacturing and medical device settings.…I'm a mechatronics engineer currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in autonomous robotics. I enjoy solving complex puzzles in a hands-on environment and translating ideas into robust designs, clear documentation, and reliable test plans. I thrive on multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring project deliverables meet functional specifications while maintaining strong communication with customers and cross-functional teams. I bring experience across product testing, prototyping, and qualification activities in manufacturing and medical device settings.

Richard Praetorius

3D Designer, Designer, Product Designer, +2

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I'm a mechatronics engineer currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in autonomous robotics. I enjoy solving complex puzzles in a hands-on environment and translating ideas into robust designs, clear documentation, and reliable test plans. I thrive on multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring project deliverables meet functional specifications while maintaining strong communication with customers and cross-functional teams. I bring experience across product testing, prototyping, and qualification activities in manufacturing and medical device settings.…I'm a mechatronics engineer currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in autonomous robotics. I enjoy solving complex puzzles in a hands-on environment and translating ideas into robust designs, clear documentation, and reliable test plans. I thrive on multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring project deliverables meet functional specifications while maintaining strong communication with customers and cross-functional teams. I bring experience across product testing, prototyping, and qualification activities in manufacturing and medical device settings.

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I’m a mechatronics engineer currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in autonomous robotics. I enjoy solving complex puzzles in a hands-on environment and translating ideas into robust designs, clear documentation, and reliable test plans.

I thrive on multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring project deliverables meet functional specifications while maintaining strong communication with customers and cross-functional teams. I bring experience across product testing, prototyping, and qualification activities in manufacturing and medical device settings.

Skills

Python

Experience Level

Python

Expert

Work Experience

R&D Engineering Technician at SharkNinja, Inc

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Functionally tested consumer vacuum concepts under development. Designed and 3D-printed prototype components for hair separation. Executed test procedures for water and hair separation, stain cleaning, debris pickup, and airflow. Enforced laboratory safety, cleaning, and resupply.

Electrical Manufacturing Engineer, Diagnostics at PerkinElmer, Inc

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Continued engineering for Class 1 IVD medical devices; supported manufacturing, technical support, and field service. Created designs, assemblies, and tests for PCBs, electromechanical components, wiring, and precision liquid delivery. Primary focus was the JANUS G3 Automated Workstation; qualification of end-of-life electrical components; troubleshooting process and component issues; performed CAN bus, proximity sensors, stepper motors, and power distribution; produced documentation under ECO ISO13485 and ISO9001.

Electrical Engineer at Ceres Technologies, Inc

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Designed custom gas and liquid delivery systems for industrial silicon wafer fabrication; maintained NFPA 70 NEC compliance for Class 1 Division 2 environments. Developed controls and sensor systems using Omron PLC control, DeviceNet communication, transducers (4-20mA and 0-20VDC), high precision tubing weldments, cable assemblies and trays, and sheet metal packaging. Created technical drawings in AutoCAD and Solidworks; provided troubleshooting support in ISO 6 cleanroom environment.

R&D Engineer at Simulaids, Inc

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Designed consumer-grade medical training manikins; finalized R&D concepts for manufacture within a cross-disciplinary team. Developed electromechanical systems, including electronics for power and control with custom enclosures. Modeled rotational, vacuum, injection, and slush plastic molds; documented manikin design, work instructions, and assembly training within ISO 9001 framework.

Applications Engineer at AMETEK, Inc

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Designed regenerative blowers for industrial air moving applications; designed aluminum sand castings to lean manufacturing principles; created machining prints for 5-axis CNC and performed stack-up tolerance analysis. Provided specification and technical guidance to customers; led RMA analysis and documentation; conducted ISO 9001 internal audits.

Electrical Engineer CO-OP at COMDEL, Inc

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Assembled and tested RF power amplifiers for plasma beam generation; troubleshot analog and digital circuitry using oscilloscopes, VNA, spectrum analyzers, and multimeters. Created ISO 9001 compliant documentation; learned printed circuit board manufacturing and design. CO-OP project: OrCAD layout, build, and configuration of a fixture to test an electrostatic chuck.