Amazon Robotics
Senior Mechanical Engineer, June 2024 – Present
Amazon Robotics designs, manufactures, deploys, and manages the fleet of warehouse robots that allow Amazon to perform at a global scale. As a Senior ME I worked with field reliability teams to design custom tools for in-field recovery and repair of robots and equipment. Contract role through Beacon Engineering Resources.
Performed structural analyses in Ansys to confirm compliance to internal safety standards
Designed and delivered quick-turn solutions to critical safety risks, for both new product and existing in-field equipment
Ground up system design of a novel storage pod mobility solution, with intended global deployment starting in 2025.
Owned several complex tools while providing guidance to more junior MEs on the Custom Tools team.
iRobot
Staff Mechanical Engineer, December 2019 – May 2024
As a Staff Mechanical Engineer I had the privilege of working with some extraordinarily talented engineers tackling evolving problems in the cutting edge field of home robotics. I’ve been able to apply my skills at all levels of a product’s lifecycle – from early stage conceptual design, through launch, and into post-launch development and cost reduction efforts. I’ve been able to work on a broad subset of iRobot’s product line, with particular impact on the Roomba Combo j9+ Auto-Refill dock and the Braava Jet m6 Mop, as well as several ongoing tech development efforts.
Notable contributions and roles include:
- Subsystem owner of all ramp and charging components on the j9+ Auto-Fill dock throughout development and eventual launch.
- Led charging contact development and improvement efforts on the Roomba j9+ and Braava Jet m6 robot and docks
- Managed 3rd party ODM/JDM ME resources during redesign projects on the Braava jet m6, resulting in significant cost reduction.
- Several grey water sanitation systems, including risk and application recommendations for each
- Fluid pump filter systems, watertight + thermally stable PCBA enclosures, and water management systems for several programs.
- Supported COVID-19 PPE production by redesigning a face shield for improved manufacturability for Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Raytheon
Mechanical Engineer I, June 2019 – December 2019
Raytheon allowed me design to the rigorous standards of the defense industry, and gave me experience working on large-scale sophisticated engineering projects. As part of the Platform Integration team, I worked on modernizing the AN/TPY-2 Radar System’s Electronics and Cooling Trailers.
Notable accomplishments:
- Managed document release status for the THAAD AN/TPY-2 Radar System
- Improved corrosion resistance of several exterior components on AN/TPY-2’s trailer shelters
- Recommended thermal management improvements through simulation of a variety of potential solutions in PTC Creo Simulate
iRobot
Lead Mechanical Engineering R&D Intern, September 2018 – May 2019
As the lead ME Intern at iRobot, I developed solutions for rapidly evolving problems in consumer production parts. I had the pleasure of working with and learning from a talented team of engineers in a fast paced, high energy environment which I found myself enjoying immensely. I was also able to expand my background in team leadership, helping to onboard and guide new ME interns throughout their internships.
Notable skills developed:
- Design and development of plastic parts in a variety of project life-cycle stages, from feasibility to manufacturability
- PTC Creo and Windchill CAD design experience
- Expanded technical background in Electro-Mechanical systems design, prototyping, and testing equipment and implementation
Dassault Systemes – SOLIDWORKS Corporation
Product Definition R&D Intern, January – September 2018
My time at DS SOLIDWORKS Corp. was spent in support of development projects aimed at enhancing functionality within SOLIDWORKS. Much of the work I did involved reverse engineering workflow design, primarily revolving around scanning and recreation of 3D objects in SOLIDWORKS. If you’re interested, please click here for a video I made to better explain one of the features I worked on. In addition to helping expand the capabilities of SOLIDWORKS, I was also able to enhance my own knowledge of the software in numerous areas, from Flow Simulation to sheet metal part design tools.
Notable skills developed:
- Extensive CAD experience and fluency, including certifications in SOLIDWORKS (CSWP, CSWPA in Sheet Metal, Weldments, and Drawing Tools)
- Experience developing reverse engineering tools and technologies, and presentation of these new technologies to SOLIDWORKS customers
Above: A presentation on the SW Slicing command I gave to a working group of SOLIDWORKS customers
NASA Langley Research Center
SAGE IV Model Based Systems Engineering Intern, Fall 2017
As the MBSE intern for the SAGE IV pathfinder project, I modeled and simulated system-level architecture for the SAGE IV Ground Demonstration System. By integrating a MATLAB analysis into the system level model of SAGE IV, I allowed for easier visualization of data when examining potential satellite lens distortions. A summary of my work can be seen below. I also had the privilege of working with some of the most intelligent and dedicated engineers in the work force today, an experience I will never forget.
Notable skills developed:
- Extensive use of MATLAB and MagicDraw, a SysML modeling tool
- Gaining a systems engineering perspective on large-scale projects
Matt Dolan 