Stefan Adamski

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Stefan Adamski

Stefan.s.adamski@gmail.com  |  stefan@adamski.org  |  (647) 639-9387  |  stefan.ca

Summary of Qualifications

  • Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, intermediate knowledge in C++, Java, and Python.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills to implement designs and retrofit existing production equipment and new machinery.
  • Collaborative team member at BrickEye to coordinate with electrical and firmware engineers to develop consumer products.
  • Proficiency in rapid prototyping with CNC routing, SLA 3D printing and practical machining.
  • Adaptable and self-motivated to learn new technical skills to display creativity in various hobby projects.
  • Ability to perform wood prototyping, metal part fabrication, airline plumbing and machine assembling.

Experience

Welding Engineer | Active Dynamics Nov. 2022 – Present

  • Managed and coordinated cross-functional weld manufacturing efficiency and cost savings.
  • Developed and programmed new Collaborative weld robot fleet for flexible low volume manufacturing.
  • Technical lead on mass production manufacturing launch and integrating of dual robotic welding.
  • Investigate and fine-tune part fabrication and welding challenges throughout various departments.
  • Generate and automate the generation of WPS for robotic and manual welding operations.

Mechatronics Engineer | Vuereal Inc. Sept. – Dec. 2021

  • Independently designed and fabricated 2" – 8" adjustable micro-LED display fixtures for colour calibration.
  • Conducted revisions and redeveloped thermal testing fixture for 60°C thermal cycling of micro-LED displays.
  • Designed and laser-cut packaging for sensitive uncoated micro-LED displays to ensure low-cost and reliable shipping to clients.

Mechatronics Associate | Litens Automotive Group and Oto Inc. Jan. – April 2021

  • Effectively communicated with stakeholders to design and model an external 12-volt solar panel accessory and mount.
  • Developed a simple and reliable screw counter for hand operation in low volume assembly lines with batch sizes of 6, 8, 12 & 14.
  • Created and conducted smart sprinkler testing for coverage mapping, pump testing and motor endurance.

Product Developer – Mechanical | BrickEye Sep. – Dec. 2019, June – Aug. 2020

  • Designed and prototyped sensor cable strain relief exceeding the cables tensile capacity of 170 lbs saving a $2,000,000 project.
  • Designed and constructed fixtures for PCBs, finished products, sensors, and in-house assembly using SLA 3D printing.
  • Efficiently laid out internal mechanical stack-up of the Optical Data Acquisition Gen 3, High Speed ODAQ, and Weather Node.
  • Designed compact universal sheet metal mounting bracket for Weather Node, Node, and Gateway Antenna products.
  • Adhered to GD&T practices to successfully draft detailed part drawings and packing of products.

Mechanical Engineering Co-op | Unicell Ltd May – Aug. 2018, Jan. – April 2019

  • Formulated, designed, and constructed multiple portable laser alignment systems reducing worker adjustment time by 80%.
  • Redesigned and metal fabricated load-bearing truck-body moving equipment with the ability to withstand 2000 lbs.
  • Wired and soldered high pressure hydraulic plumbing and remote-control actuation.
  • Debugged, tested, trouble-shot, and redesigned prototype machinery with PLC control to improve end-user experience.

Projects

Safesound Surgery Capstone | University of Waterloo April 2022

  • Collaborated with a team of 6 peers to research and produce an innovative cancer treatment system utilizing HIFU technology.
  • Designed and implemented the real time mechanism for 3D ultrasound imaging technology of the system.
  • Won $10,000 from the Norman Esch competition, best mechanical capstone, people's-choice capstone, and best medical capstone.

Ozone Sterilizer | University of Waterloo April 2021

  • Achieved outstanding design award for prototype of home ozone sterilizer product in Covid-19 relief design project.
  • Performed electrical design and fabrication for ozone generation system with high voltage electricity system.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Demonstrates creativity from designing, modeling, woodworking, machining, and leather craft various hobby projects.
  • Utilized extensive flux core welding and soldering experience to fix broken household products and consumer electronics.
  • Developed expertise in heat treating steel to handcraft homemade knives and artistically designed a makers-mark branding in a self-designed hobby metal foundry/forge capable of metal brass and steel.
  • Write scripts in Python for computer automation and macros.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science in Honours Mechanical Engineering
with a Welding and Joining Specialization  |  2017–2022
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario