Hello! I am Bryson Halsey, an Mechanical Engineering undergraduate student at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

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Special Skills

SolidWorks

Over 5 years of experience in SolidWorks, with skills in master modeling, CAM setup and generation, and design for manufacturing.

Full Stack Development

Competency in industrial automation design, panel assembly, wiring, and PLC programming all leading to the execution of projects from concept to delivery.

Shop Experienced

Skilled in use of mill and lathe machines, along with CNC mill, router, plasma, and waterjet. Hands on experience with MIG and TIG welding,  metal casting, and forging. 

Work Experience

Mechanical Engineering Intern

DEKA Research and Development

Summer 2022

- Conducted full engineering cycle on CAD design, fabrication, assembly, electrical
integration, and system programming for medical device assembly line testing station.
- Gained test engineering experience on electro-mechanical interfacing and product
operation validation leveraging mechanical design and sensor integration and control.
- Greatly reduced part testing cycle time through development of computer vision detection
software and data processing automation.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Caztek Engineering

Summer 2020 & 2021

- Designed, assembled, and programmed multiple industrial control systems, such as
automatic glue dispensing/curing and computer vision-based part inspection station
- Manufactured and assembled medical grade equipment and complex machine systems
- Machined production parts via mill and lathe following industry fabrication standards
- Managed full client projects - initiated, defined, planned & estimated, generating drawings,
executed project, delivered to client -- High-Capacity Ice Ball Maker & Electric Pedal Pub

Engineering Research Assistant

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Spring 2021 - Current

- Development of open-source robust CNC router design with tool changing capabilities
- Generated equation-based spur gear design for senior capstone and undergrad students
- Developed and executed in-house gear fabrication method analysis with focus on cost effectiveness and ease of manufacturability
- Conducted human trials comparing effectiveness of new four-bar solving methodology

Lead CNC Technician

Branam Innovation Center

Fall 2019 - Current

- Selected for full responsibility of CAM generation, job setup, and machine operation for
CNC waterjet and CNC Mill
- Researched and selected new CNC Milling machine for purchase and installation
- Supervised shop safety, proper tool/equipment usage, and machinery maintenance

Control Systems Wiring Technician

BW Systems

Summer 2019

- Created component level layouts for industrial control systems panels
- Mounted and wired electrical control componentry based on electrical schematics

Experimental Engineering Project Lead

Pivot Interactives

2017 - 2019

- Produced web-based interactive experiments that use an on-screen video player/recorder
and scientific measurement system to allow students to experiment in real-time
- Designed, fabricated and assembled scientific demonstration apparatus used in experiments

Education

Mechanical Engineer w/ Robotics Minor

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Fall 2019 - Spring 2023

Pursuing a mechanical engineering degree with a robotics minor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Key classes are as follows: Mobile Robotics, Mechatronics, Design for Manufacturing, Control Systems, Thermodynamics, Java, Design of Mechanisms 1&2, Advanced CAD

Extra-Curriculars and more

Lead Mechanical Mentor

FIRST Robotics Mentorship Club

Fall 2019 - Current

- Taught basics of CAD, design and manufacturing, and robot design to high school students
- Created design curriculum, CAD library foundation, and standardization of design methodology

Executive Board Member

Make it Happen

Fall 2019 - Current

- Directed revitalization of MIH (Humanitarian Engineering) program by vastly increasing
student recruitment, securing new project clientele, and managing new $50k budget
- Led development & delivery of multiple MIH projects including medical-board approved
disability assistive device (telescoping reach extension device with universal tool head)
- Managed client relations, project acquisition, and financial operations for MIH organization

Bonfire Committee Member

Rose Homecoming Bonfire

Fall 2021 & 2022

- Created large scale bonfire, managed build crews, facilitated safety supervision with zero incident rate
- Helped continue the 20+ year tradition of a large scale (30+ feet tall) bonfire for Homecoming

Vertical and Ring Spinner Robot Lead

Combat Robotics

Fall 2019 - 2022

- Designed and fabricated high-performance Beetleweight class (3lb) combat robots
- Machined custom parts using various methods: CNC, waterjet, manual fab
- Trained new members in CAD, project management, machining, and electrical design

CNC/PCB Manufacturing Officer

Makerlab

Fall 2019 - 2022

- Created curriculum to teach design for manufacturing, CAM generation, and job setup
- Maintained multiple CNC tools, managed equipment budget, created machine documentation
- Advanced PCB design and manufacturing abilities with grant-provided PCB maker

Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America

2019

- Eagle Scout and NOVA award winner, with an Eagle Scout Project completely renovating a native pollinator garden Over 150 hours of community service through Feed My Starving Children, Neighbors Inc, and more

Skills

SolidWorks

100%

Fabrication and Machining

90%

Electrical and Programming Integration

80%

Contact Info

Bryson Halsey
(651) 200-0197
halsey.bryson@gmail.com