Tyler Robertson robertson.t@husky.neu.

edu
Boston, Massachusetts 508-215-7200

EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston, MA May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.47
Key Courses: Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering Design, Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Systems, Systems and Control

SKILLS
CAD: Certified SolidWorks Associate, SolidWorks PDM Administration, Creo, AutoCAD
Programming and Applications: LabVIEW, Arduino, C++, ANYSYS, MATLAB, Excel, Mission Planner
Motor Control Programs: Copley Motion Explorer 2, DriveWare 7, Roborun +
Machining: 3-axis CNC milling machine, lathe, band saw, angle grinder, oscillating multi-tool, Dremel
Electrical: Signal interpretation, soldering, cable assembly, multimeter

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
NxStage Medical, Inc., Lawrence, MA July 2017 Present
SolidWorks PDM Implementation Project Manager
Integrate SolidWorks Product Data Management within the companys development infrastructure
Collaborate cross-functionally with different departments to create standard operating procedures and work
instructions for use of the PDM system
Develop company-wide standards for the creation of CAD documents per ASME Y14.5-2009

Boston Engineering Corporation: Advanced Systems Group, Waltham, MA July 2016 January 2017
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Created and modified models and drawings for fabrication in Creo Parametric
Designed test fixtures and components for 3D printing; identified printing orientations for improved strength
Assembled, repaired, tested, and troubleshot unmanned underwater vehicles
Constructed, operated, and tested an industrial scale robot, acting as main operator during tests and the
demonstration for the project sponsor

iRobot Corporation, Bedford, MA July 2015 January 2016

Mechanical Engineering Intern
Revamped an existing fixture to stress test the wheel base and motor assemblies of a remote presence robot
Created a LabVIEW program to independently control and monitor the system using custom PID loops and
feedback from current transducers, string potentiometers, and DAQ modules
Integrated an Arduino backup with LabVIEW for 24-hour operation of the fixture without human supervision
Designed and installed an electromechanical system to automate the nine window shades in the machine shop

NxStage Medical, Inc., Lawrence, MA July 2014 January 2015

Equipment Engineering Co-op
Led a design project for the creation of a fixture for accelerated life testing on a hemodialysis fluid pump belt,
participating throughout the process, from conception to implementation
Produced SolidWorks models, machined and tested prototypes, modified existing parts, developed test
procedures, and contacted vendors
Tested prototype sensors, circuit card assemblies, pumps, cables, and new products and software releases

SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT

Northeastern Capstone sponsored by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution May 2016 April 2017
Successfully led a team of five engineering students in developing an unmanned Surf Zone Research Vehicle
Designed the electrical system and interfaced the controllers, GPS, and laptop with radio control and telemetry
Configured system for full autonomous control with redundant power and control failsafes
Portfolio can be found at TSRobertson.weebly.com