Devin D.
Electrical and Mechanical Engineer | Embedded Systems | CAD and IoT
Chicago,
United States
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Skill pts: 5
About
I work on products that need more than just a PCB, a CAD model, or a piece of firmware done separately. My focus is building complete electrical and mechanical systems where the electronics, enclosure, embedded behavior, and real-world function all make sense together. That includes embedded devices, IoT products, sensor-based systems, custom hardware, and prototypes that need to move from concept into something practical and buildable.
My work usually sits in the middle of the problems that slow product development down. A board does not fit the enclosure the right way. A mechanical design creates assembly issues. A sensor works in testing but becomes unreliable once the product is fully integrated. A prototype looks finished but still is not ready for manufacturing. I help solve those issues by thinking across the full system instead of treating electrical, mechanical, and embedded work as isolated tasks.
I work with CAD, embedded systems, hardware integration, product architecture, and design refinement with a strong focus on function, fit, reliability, and manufacturability. I pay close attention to how parts go together, how electronics behave inside real mechanical constraints, and how early design decisions affect testing, assembly, serviceability, and production cost later. That approach is especially important in IoT and connected products, where hardware, physical layout, sensing, power, and control logic all depend on each other.
Some projects need early concept development. Others need help fixing weak points in an existing prototype, improving integration, or preparing a design for fabrication and production. In both cases, I bring practical engineering judgment, clear communication, and a product-minded approach that keeps the work grounded in real use, not just design theory.
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My work usually sits in the middle of the problems that slow product development down. A board does not fit the enclosure the right way. A mechanical design creates assembly issues. A sensor works in testing but becomes unreliable once the product is fully integrated. A prototype looks finished but still is not ready for manufacturing. I help solve those issues by thinking across the full system instead of treating electrical, mechanical, and embedded work as isolated tasks.
I work with CAD, embedded systems, hardware integration, product architecture, and design refinement with a strong focus on function, fit, reliability, and manufacturability. I pay close attention to how parts go together, how electronics behave inside real mechanical constraints, and how early design decisions affect testing, assembly, serviceability, and production cost later. That approach is especially important in IoT and connected products, where hardware, physical layout, sensing, power, and control logic all depend on each other.
Some projects need early concept development. Others need help fixing weak points in an existing prototype, improving integration, or preparing a design for fabrication and production. In both cases, I bring practical engineering judgment, clear communication, and a product-minded approach that keeps the work grounded in real use, not just design theory.
Experience
- Mechaincal Design Engineer Novate Solutions, Inc · Contract Nov 2024 – May 2026 1 yrs 6 mos West Sacramento, CA, USA Worked on mechanical engineering design and industrial automation projects, including equipment development, mechanical system layouts, and manufacturing process improvements. Developed 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and technical documentation. Collaborated with electrical and controls engineers to integrate mechanical systems with automated production equipment, supporting design reviews, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning.
- Senior Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Vortex Motion Technology · Full-time Nov 2020 – Aug 2024 3 yrs 9 mos Los Angeles, California, USA Led end to end development of embedded and electromechanical products including PCB integration, enclosure design, sensor systems, and prototype refinement. Worked across CAD, hardware validation, assembly fit, and design updates to improve manufacturability and field reliability.
- Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineer Matrix Design Group LLC · Full-time Aug 2015 – Aug 2020 5 yrs Newburgh, Indiana, USA Worked on product design involving CAD modeling, electrical integration, fabrication drawings, and prototype development. Helped resolve fit, assembly, and functional issues between electronics and mechanical components during development and pre-production stages.
Education
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Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Master of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ELECRICAL AND CONTROL ENGINEERING
2013 – 2015
Activities and Societies:
IEEE Student Activities, Electrical Engineering Design Projects, Electronics and Circuit Design, Embedded Systems Development, PCB Design Workshops, Robotics and Automation Projects, Engineering Research and Technical Collaboration
Focused on electrical and electronics engineering, with an emphasis on circuit design, embedded systems, power electronics, digital systems, and control engineering.
Developed technical knowledge in analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout, microcontrollers, signal processing, electrical system analysis, and hardware development.
Gained practical experience with schematic design, circuit simulation, electronic component selection, testing, troubleshooting, and hardware-software integration.
Key areas of study included electrical circuits, digital electronics, embedded systems, power distribution, automation, control systems, and electrical engineering design principles. -
Purdue University
Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2009 – 2013
Activities and Societies:
Mechanical Engineering Design Projects, CAD Modeling, Product Design and Development, Engineering Workshops, Collaborative Technical Projects
Focused on mechanical design, engineering analysis, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, manufacturing processes, and machine design.
Developed a strong technical foundation in 3D CAD modeling, mechanical assemblies, engineering calculations, and design for manufacturability. Emphasized practical engineering problem-solving, mechanical system development, and the application of engineering principles to real-world product design.
Key areas of study included mechanical systems, product development, precision components, manufacturing technology, and engineering design optimization.
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Joined: October 17, 2026
Last seen: October 17, 2026
Languages
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Chicago, IL, United States