Andrew Garro
LaSalle,Canada
Summary
Skilled electrical engineer with background in designing, developing, and testing electrical equipment. Experience includes working on complex projects involving power systems and electronic devices, ensuring safety and efficiency. Strengths include analytical problem-solving, team collaboration, and adaptability to new technologies. Contributed to improving system performance and reducing operational costs through innovative engineering solutions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Co-op Student
Vista Solutions Inc.
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed a machine learning-based program with digital filters to optimize a vision system, reducing false failures by 10% and increasing efficiency to 95%
- Trained and implemented vision inspection systems using Cognex, SICK, Matrox, and Keyence cameras for precision part inspections
- Installed and configured vision systems, accounting for spatial constraints, power requirements, and ambient lighting conditions
- Gained hands-on experience with FANUC Robot Arm and ROBEYE software, developing a robot vision system
Engineering Co-op Student
Essex Energy Corp.
Oldcastle, Ontario
05.2022 - 08.2022
- - Developed pseudocode for an algorithm to detect potential electric vehicle (EV) chargers, contributing to IESO reports for infrastructure upgrades
- Enhanced troubleshooting capabilities on solar inverter circuits, diagnosing and resolving technical issues
- Collaborated in the design of Solar PV systems up to 400kWh, including transformer type selection, fault current calculation, and material specification
- Drafted panel layouts and single-line diagrams using AutoCAD
- Conducted macroeconomic analyses of solar projects, generating reports and presenting findings to senior management
- Performed engineering analysis of voltage transformers, line sensors, and auto reclosers, analyzing fault data and documenting issues
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Windsor
08.2024
Skills
- Circuit design and analysis
- PCB design and development
- Digital signal processing (DSP)
- Microcontroller programming (Arduino, STM32, PIC)
- Embedded systems
- Control systems and automation
- Power electronics (MOSFETs, inverters, transformers)
- Solar PV system design
- AutoCAD and electrical schematics
- Data analysis and report writing (Excel, MATLAB, Python)
- Robot programming (FANUC, ROBEYE)
- Battery management systems (BMS)
- Troubleshooting and failure analysis
Projects
Capstone Project: State of Health and State of Charge Measurement System January 2024 August 2024 - Developed a mathematical model to calculate battery internal resistance for accurate State of Charge (SoC) and State of Health (SoH) estimations., Designed and fabricated a printed circuit board (PCB) to measure voltage and current under varying pulse conditions., Utilized measurements within the model to determine internal resistance, referencing a lookup table with pretested values for SoC and SoH., Scaled the model to a 52-cell battery pack, achieving measurement accuracy within 5% of the industry- standard Arbin Battery Cycler., Produced fast and reliable SoC and SoH readings, enhancing battery management system accuracy.
Timeline
Engineering Co-op Student
Vista Solutions Inc.
09.2023 - 12.2023
Engineering Co-op Student
Essex Energy Corp.
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Applied Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Windsor
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