Re-design of motor control board for innovative robotics company

Spearheaded the innovative redesign of a vending machine’s electronics to dispense contact lenses,

transforming a labor-intensive process into an automated operation, thereby reclaiming 10 hours weekly.

● Directed the exploration and engagement efforts with emerging companies in the consumer

electronics sector, fostering relationships and understanding market needs

● Compiled and delivered critical design assets, including the bill of materials (BOM), Gerber files,

and product visualizations, for a PCB tailored for integration with a 24V robotic arm

● Authored a comprehensive design document that articulated the selection of components and their

influence on the system's power, size, and mass specifications, toward functional and

performance criteria

● Strategically selected standard electronic parts (diodes, resistors, connectors) to enhance the

manufacturability and maintenance of the product, prioritizing efficiency and practicality

● Achieved a 9.5% (18.49cm2 to 16.8cm2) reduction in the PCB's volume, optimizing it for

incorporation into the vending machine, thereby streamlining the retrofitting process.

● Implemented a 33.33% reduction in power consumption (72W to 48W) by lowering the voltage,

aligning with the robotic arm's specifications, and enabling the elimination of a superfluous

heatsink, which resulted in cost, mass, and volume savings

● Designed the PCB layout and routing with meticulous attention to signal integrity and electrical

performance, guided by the client's schematic requirements, ensuring optimal functionality and

efficiency