Apple
iPhone Product Design Internship
PRODUCT DESIGN, ENGINEERING
The nature of my work at Apple is confidential, so I am not able to share any specific information or images here. This page features a brief description based on current public knowledge.
I was responsible for the design, manufacturing and validation of a low quantity wireless charging accessory build. Adapted CAD for manufacturability, determined quality control & performance parameters to monitor production. Here, I collaborated with the cross functional team to inform failure analysis & material and design changes to maintain project timeline.
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I studied surface friction to inform material selection to improve the magnetic alignment of the phone and the charger. I also supported the team by designing test fixtures and developing test SOPs, carrying out tolerance and failure analysis along with creating engineering drawings in a rapid development cycle.
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I conceptualized a potential MagSafe accessory by leveraging market research and competitor teardowns. Ideated 3 variations with different complexity and size for selected user groups. Designed selected concept in CAD for prototyping.
Tesla
Battery Product Design Internship
DFMA, ENGINEERING
The nature of my work at Tesla is confidential, so I am not able to share any specific information or images here. This page features a brief description based on current public knowledge.
NEW PRODUCTS
I led the design of liquid cooling fittings for the next gen vehicle battery with emphasis on optimizing previous designs to be mass manufactured using injection molding, deep drawing and stamping. This required me to construct both financial models like cost estimation, as well as engineering models such as sealing and structural finite element analysis to inform design parameters.
I actively sought out and interfaced with vendors for DFM input and leveraged their capability and cost at scale to determine suitable manufacturers in a fast paced development cycle.
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MODEL 3
I studied the deformation of two-shot injection molded compliant fittings to improve assembly tolerances. I also supported new product development by conducting cell thermal isolation and failure tests to improve thermal behavior of the battery modules.
Intern in 347-C: Extreme Environment Robotics
NASA JPL
Concept development of sample tube storage for the Mars Sample Return Campaign
PRODUCT DESIGN, ENGINEERING
I conceptualized a storage system for sample tubes collected form Mars surface by the 2027 Rover. A robotic gripper is designed to autonomously collect tubes and deposit into the storage rack. Determined environmental and mission related constraints to pursue compliant flexure and clip based gripper mechanisms.
Clip geometry brainstorming. Explored gripper designs for easy insertion and harder removal, high torque grip and different springs.
Spring
Flexure
3D printed spring loaded grippers
After exploring a breadth of shapes, I selected three to analyze in depth by prototyping and testing tube insertion & removal with a robotic arm.
