Guannan Zhou
Montreal,QC
Summary
Knowledgeable mechatronics professional with a robust background in electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. Proficient in developing and testing microcontroller-based systems, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and creating effective maintenance and repair protocols.
Dedicated and passionate candidate with strong organizational skills, seeking an entry-level Mechatronics Engineer position. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving company objectives. Motivated and detail-oriented individual, eager to secure an entry-level Robotic/Mechatronics Engineer role, ready to support the team in reaching its goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Robotics Engineer
MBHA
02.2023 - 05.2024
Group Project:
- Role: Mechatronic Engineer for a court-cleaning rover for the Montreal Bike Hockey Association (MBHA) as part of a team of six.
- SLAM Algorithm Development: Created a SLAM algorithm utilizing a 2D lidar to navigate the rover through various tasks.
- Design & Manufacturing: Designed and manufactured the rover's body frame and axle using adaptable materials.
- Prototype Design: Developed a prototype of the rover for simulation purposes.
- Custom PCB Design: Designed and manufactured a custom PCB enclosure for the microcontroller and hardware integration.
- Modular Accessories: Designed and manufactured modularized mounting accessories.
- Custom Robotic Systems: Developed robotic systems tailored to client specifications and industry requirements.
- Technology Evaluation: Assessed and recommended new robotic technologies for potential future implementation.
- Efficiency Improvement: Enhanced robotic system efficiency through hardware upgrades.
- Testing & Verification: Conducted various tests and simulations on the final rover to verify its legitimacy.
- Project: Design and manufacture a prototype of a 6 DOF centralized string-based Delta robot arm independently.
Education
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Concordia University
Montreal, QC05.2024
Skills
Mechanical:
- CAD Modeling & Mechanical Design: Proficient in SolidWorks (SW) and CATIA
- Simulation & Analysis: Expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and vibration control
- Materials Selection
- 3D Printing: Skilled in both Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA), including printer tuning
- Controllers/PLC Programming: Extensive experience with the Arduino platform, especially Teensy 41, and Siemens S7-1500 series PLCs
- Control Algorithm Development: Specialization in control algorithms and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms for rovers
- Sensors/ICs: Proficient with RPLIDAR, BNO055 IMU, PixyCam, and various motor drivers
- Programming Languages: Skilled in C/C (including its derivatives like ino), Python, and ARM assembly
- RTOS Programming & ROS (Robot Operating System)
- Neural Networks & Machine Learning: Experience in image learning and machine learning
- PCB Production Software: Experienced in Altium
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Artificial Intelligence
- Adaptability
- Digital Signal Processing
- Agile Methodologies
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Robotics Engineer
MBHA
02.2023 - 05.2024
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Concordia University
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