DEKA Research & Development Internship

DEKA Research & Development

May 2022 - August 2022

Manchester, NH

Mecway Analysis, Solidworks CAD Modeling, Rapid Prototyping

As an intern, I worked on a design team developing a product in the medical robotics industry.

I was responsible for making multiple design updates to the product. I applied finite element analysis and performed tensile testing to refine user actuation forces. I designed product packaging in CAD and oversaw the manufacturing of this packaging. I also developed a test fixture to validate component functionality during assembly line production.

The tasks I worked on were implemented efficiently and effectively, and were also well documented for further iteration upon as the product continued development.

This project was my first time in an industry setting and working on a product being designed over multiple years. This was different from my short term project experiences in classwork, and made me appreciate the importance of documenting design choices and communicating with other component designers.