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