A Second-year Mechanical Engineering Degree student experienced in hardware engineering, skilled in CAD, Programming and PCB design, looking to make a meaningful impact.
Shawn Wong
Hardware Engineer Trainee | ELID Sdn Bhd & Expedio Design
Summary
Education
- NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY B.Eng, Mechanical Engineering Grade : CGPA: 4.39/5 Jan 2024 - Dec 2028
- N/A A-LEVELS, N/A Grade : Maths(A*), Further Maths(A*), Physics(A*), Chemistry(A*) Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
Experience
- Hardware Engineer Trainee ELID Sdn Bhd & Expedio Design Sep 2023 - May 2024 • 9 mos
Independently spearheaded the end-to-end development of an automated card-feeding prototype. Designed the mechanical frame in Fusion 360 for 3D printing. Developed custom KiCad electrical schematics and PCBs; performed all soldering and assembly. Wrote C++ firmware in Arduino to integrate motor control with sensor feedback for precision automation. Engineered 5 new high-security card reader models to replace legacy products, focusing on improved security and modern aesthetics. Collaborated with external industrial designers to model the physical housing of 2 upcoming products; assisted in the on-site installation and testing of enterprise security systems. Conducted rigorous stress testing and QC protocols on existing product lines prior to market release.
- Teaching & Admin Assistant Seri Jubli International School Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 • 2 mos
Served as a teaching assistant, teaching classes and doing admin work. Delivered a seminar to 50+ students on IGCSE preparation strategies and effective study techniques. Coached badminton and sprinting teams to victory in inter-school competitions through disciplined training programs.
Skills
- Mechanical Design - CAD, 3D PrintingNoviceNoviceBeginnerSkillfullExperiencedExpert
- Programming: C++, PythonNoviceNoviceBeginnerSkillfullExperiencedExpert
Languages
- EnglishNative speakerWorking knowledgeGood working knowledgeVery good commandHighly proficientNative speaker
- ChineseVery good commandWorking knowledgeGood working knowledgeVery good commandHighly proficientNative speaker
Certifications
- Champion: College Math x Programming Competition (Python/C++) N/A
- 2nd Place: College AI x Programming Competition Oct 2022 N/AIssued Oct 2022 • Expired Oct 2022