Electromechanical engineer for an autonomous hull-fouling removal robot. Specced wheels to withstand several thousand newtons of drag and magnetic force with minimal deflection while maintaining suficient frictional force to traverse hulls. Conducted instron testing to source appropriate rubber that minimizes deflection under the magnetic and hydrodynamic load. Designed motor housings to isolate critical drivetrain components from the corrosive saltwater environment. Responsible for circuit design necessary for robot activation and remote control.

• Designed high stiffness, corrosion resistant wheel assemblies to withstand 10 kN of force and provide high traction against ship hulls with static and dynamic sealing for < 0.1 mg/s water ingress
• Devised a dual-circuit electrical system with separate loads and control mechanisms for power delivery and remote control of a 7-motor powertrain over a 250 m radius range
• Performed validation testing of crawler subsystems to withstand submersion in seawater at a 10 m depth and uptimes of 4 hours