About

I'm Richard L. Mohabir, an engineer specializing in mechanical and mechatronics projects. I hold an M.S. in Robotics Engineering and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).

Throughout my career, I have worked on various notable projects, such as building an ignition circuit for aerospace experiments, designing the electrical circuit and mechanical enclosure for a motor system's control panel, and developing sheet metal jigs and weldment fixtures to streamline the deployment of robotics systems.

I'm currently looking to take on new and exciting projects that I can work on in my spare time.

Experience

  • Systems Engineer I Dexterity Inc. · Full-time Jan 2022 – Present 2 yrs 2 mos Remote, OR, United States Designed and developed sheet metal jigs and weldment fixtures to streamline the deployment of our systems, resulting in faster and more repeatable installation processes.
    Installed and commissioned two of our industrial robotic systems to ensure optimal performance, and promptly addressed any issues through effective troubleshooting techniques.
    Participated in mechanical and electrical DFMA reviews to provide input and feedback on hardware-related aspects of our systems.
  • Hardware Product Operations Engineer I Dexterity Inc. · Full-time Jul 2022 – Jan 2023 6 mos Remote, OR, United States Conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve hardware issues and failures for production systems, utilizing data analysis and problem-solving skills.
    Guided and supported teams of technicians and engineers in maintaining and improving production sites for optimal efficiency.
    Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, to improve subsystems for future production systems.
  • Hardware Product Operations Associate Engineer Dexterity Inc. · Full-time Sep 2021 – Jul 2022 10 mos Remote, OR, United States Created the manufacturing drawings for a motor system that also acted as an electrical control panel in Solidworks. Coordinated with third-party manufacturers to ensure all designs were manufacturable and produced accurately.
    Wrote documentation for assembling, validating, and integrating the motor housing into the broader system product line, utilizing technical writing skills.
    Successfully managed two product deployments by creating project timelines, utilizing project management skills, and effective communication. Proactively communicated with stakeholders to ensure clarity on current progress, and promptly addressed issues to ensure the timely completion of tasks to the satisfaction of clients.
    Validated mechanical and electrical subsystems were assembled, installed, and integrated correctly, utilizing knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, and quality control processes.
  • Hardware Product Operations Intern Dexterity Inc · Full-time Jun 2021 – Sep 2021 3 mos Remote, OR, United States Designed and machined the first prototypes of a motor system that served as an electrical control panel, utilizing knowledge of mechanical design principles and machining processes.

    Collaborated with a team to develop the control panel circuit using KiCAD, contributing to developing the electrical subsystem.
  • Mechanical Engineering Intern Reef Buddy Inc · Part-time Jan 2020 – May 2020 4 mos New York, NY, United States Collaborated with the owner to develop a prototype enclosure for an automated reef-cleaning home system using Solidworks, utilizing knowledge of mechanical design principles.
    Contributed to product development by providing design suggestions and solutions, working collaboratively to meet project goals.
  • Undergraduate Aerospace Research Assistant Worcester Polytechnic Institute · Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 11 mos Worcester, MA, USA Built the circuit design of a high power ignition system for a high
    pressure chamber that is able to withstand high pressures and temperatures similar to post-combustion conditions encountered in engines
    Designed a control box that houses the circuit.

Education

  • Worcester Polytechinic Institute MS, Robotics Engineering, 3.67 2020 – 2021
  • Worcester Polytechinic Institute BS, Mechanical Engineering, 3.5 2016 – 2019

Licenses & Certifications

  • Airframe and Powerplant License FAA Dec 2017 – Present