Ashik Simon

Brain Corporation, San Diego, CA

Systems Engineer II

UCSD Morimoto Lab, La Jolla, CA

Graduate Student Engineer

• Designed and validated a sub-$350 flywheel system for PID control education (MAE 143B)
• Built 30 systems using CNC waterjet, mills, and lathes; deployed to courses impacting 200+ students annually
• Developed a MATLAB GUI to visualize real-time position and velocity data and demonstrate PID parameter effects
• Integrated safety redundancies and course-specific features into system design

Hologic

R&D Engineering Intern to R&D Engineer I

• Increase reliability on Hologic Panther Trax high volume lab automation system and Tomcat pre-analytical diagnostics instruments by troubleshooting mechanical issues
• Designed low-cost vibration monitoring hardware for detecting mechanical misalignment and wrote algorithms to classify data
• Researched, prototyped, and tested new product ideas for feasibility based on market needs
• Performed fault insertion testing on liquid handling robots to validate process controls to catch and handle edge cases
• Leveraged Python-based tools for signal processing, plotting, and analyzing large volumes of data to make well informed design decisions

General Dynamics NASSCO

Engineering Intern

• Reviewed and updated documentation/processes for the ESB and TAO ship programs
• Utilized AutoCAD to design manufacturable modifications for existing machinery
• Actively participated in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle time, and reduce costs.
• Attained an understanding of shipbuilding logistics by regularly attending meetings with vendors, engineers, and customers

Design/Build/Fly

Fabrications Engineer

• The Design/Build/Fly (DBF) student team designs, fabricates, and demonstrates the flight capabilities of an electric-powered, radio-controlled aircraft that can best meet a given mission objective
• Construct lightweight RC airplane airframes utilizing various composites and adhesives including carbon fiber, kevlar, and fiberglass
• Prepare control surfaces and mount servos in innovative ways to minimize drag
• Create positive molds from foam using hot-wire and sanding with a high attention to detail inorder to prevent imperfections in final product

Yonder Dynamics

Mechancial Design Engineer

• Build a functioning mars rover style robot for the University Rover Challenge
• Responsible for creating a light weight high dexterity robot arm with six degrees of freedom
• Work with Solidworks modeling as well as physics risk reduction calculations
• Developed rotating base out of acetyl that is capable of withstanding high loads while remaining lightweight
• Designed cost-effective parts that are manufacturable with on campus equipment, primarily 3D printing and lasercutting
• Review technical documentation to look for design improvements

FIRST Robotics

Senior Subsystem Engineer

• Team of students and mentors construct a competitive robot within six weeks
• Oversee the integration of various subsystems by designing and fabricating parts as well as delegating tasks to newer members
• Thoroughly researched components to not violate competition rules and regulations

Northrup Grumman Challenge

Engineering Team Member

• Team-based competitions that are organized by Northrop Grumman with strict time constraints, budget constraints, and on the spot thinking for troubleshooting
• Developed a helium airship design the first year by manufacturing a custom aerodynamic balloonand implementing model RC aircraft controls
• Designed a hovercraft capable of carrying 15 lbs of payload through an obstacle course