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Preston N.

Mechanical Design Engineer and Prototype Fabricator

Chicago, United States

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142,821 / 135,461

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CAD Design CAD/CAM Mechatronics Engineering Product Design SolidWorks

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About

I am a Product Design & Development Engineer with a rich heritage from Cameroon and a strong presence in Chicago. Through my company, Njapa Engineering, I empower inventors and start-ups, offering a wide range of services including concept development, design for manufacture and assembly, rapid prototyping, and go-to-manufacture consulting. With a Bioengineering degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, I specialize in creating cost-effective solutions that make groundbreaking advancements in medical devices, health and wellness products, and wearable technology accessible to people around the world. Beyond engineering, I am a musician, playing both the piano and guitar, and my creative spirit fuels my unique problem-solving approach.

CAD/CAM Software - Medical Device Development- Mechatronics Design - Rapid Prototyping

Experience

HardTech Development Contractor mHUB · Freelance May 2023 – Present 3 yrs 1 mos Chicago, IL, United States - Placed into teams with engineering freelancers curated to address specific technical problems or areas of interest.
- Lead teams during brainstorming sessions with companies of all sizes seeking new perspective.
Mechanical Design Engineer and Prototype Fabricator Njapa Engineering · Self-employed Dec 2022 – Present 3 yrs 6 mos Chicago, IL, United States - Designing and developing exciting new technology for inventors, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.
- Prototyping and manufacturing hard-tech projects with CNC, 3D printing, and laser cutting.
- Creating larger assemblies and test fixtures with proficiency in woodwork and shop safety.
HARDWARE DESIGN ENGINEER MetriTrack · Contract Jul 2022 – Jan 2023 6 mos Hillside, IL, United States - Lead for hardware development, project management, testing, and quality verification.
- Developed architecture and design for electromagnetic field 3D cancer tracking system.
- Designed and prototyped components according to medical device regulatory standards.
- Met with stakeholders at clinics and conventions to drive projects and improvement.
Mechatronics Engineer Psyonic · Contract Jun 2021 – Aug 2022 1 yrs 2 mos Champaign, IL, United States - Developed new parts and manufacturing methods for advanced robotic prosthetics.
- Managed multiple projects related to silicone molding and silicone formulations.
- Led supervision, task delegation, training, and quality for mechatronics production team.
- Visited clinics and took on special projects to meet customer’s unique needs and requests.

Education

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, Design/Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering 2017 – 2021

Licenses & Certifications

Career Essentials in Project Management Microsoft Feb 2023 – Present See credential
Master Design for Plastic Manufacturing LinkedIn Learning Centre Feb 2023 – Present See credential
Master Product Design with Fusion 360 LinkedIn Learning Centre Jan 2023 – Present See credential