Ryan Espinosa
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering & Physics Grad: May 2021 California State University, Chico CA GPA: 3.22
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
Senior Design Project—Mobile Telerobotic Platform Fall 2020-Present
• Design an omnidirectional mobile platform for Tangible Research
• Sized DC brushed motors using torque and inertia calculations based on payload and motion requirements
• Currently learning how to use ROS (Robot Operating System) to program the functions of the mobile platform Collegiate Wind Competition Participant Fall 2018-Spring 2019
• Worked with a team of peers to design, construct, and compete small-scale wind turbine
• Lead electrical design for the wind turbine
• Assembled and soldered electrical components on PC board such as generator, hall-effect sensor, and solenoid Formula SAE Electric Team Member Fall 2017-Fall 2018
• Worked towards the development of power train and communications
• Developed non-programmable circuit to function as the brake system plausibility device RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Intern (SULI) – Automated Hohlraum Inspection Summer 2020 General Atomics San Diego, CA
• Programmed Omron robots to automate the image acquisition of hohlraum component surfaces
• Utilized vision software to communicate errors to robots for corrections to ensure the quality of images
• Automated stitching of surface images to construct 2D mapping of component surfaces NREIP Intern – Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Platform Summer 2019 Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Port Hueneme, CA
• Collaborated with partner to design and construct a small-scale pipeline as a training platform for employees
• Assessed the criteria needed to complete the training platform and made appropriate procurement decisions
• Ensured that pipeline abided by ASTM standards and used failure theory to ensure the safety of pipeline Undergraduate Research Assistant – Biophysical Treatment of Seeds Summer 2018 Chico STEM Connections Collaborative-College of Engineering CSU Chico
• Conducted research studying the effects of mechanical vibrations on seed germination/growth
• Worked with peers to design/create temperature-controlled environment
• Analyzed data and concluded there was a significant relationship between variables OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Instructional Student Assistant August 2017-December 2020 Student Learning Center- CSU Chico Chico, CA
• Assisted professors in the instruction of physics lectures
• Lead and organized tutoring and study sessions assisting students in developing problem-solving skills Assembly Line Worker Summer 2017
Waterway Plastics Inc. Oxnard, CA
• Worked multiple positions on an assembly line to assemble, test, and package various motors
• Collaborated with a team to perform task efficiently
• Managed stock of surplus motors and pumps while gaining multitasking and teamwork skills CERTIFICATES/AWARDS
• Associates Certification for Mechanical Design in SolidWorks Spring 2019
• Level II CRLA (College Reading & Learning Association) Tutor Certification Spring 2018
• Dean’s List (3.5+ GPA)– CSU Chico Fall 2017