Michael Liang

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Seeking a full time position after December 2021.

Skills

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CO-OP, Toast Inc, Boston MA, Jun 2021 - August 2021

Designed and implemented an automated robotic hardware testing platform for Toast Hardware products. Also worked closely with cross disciplinary team of engineers to create detailed specifications for a upcoming tablet device.
Gained experience in understanding the complexity of hardware design with multiple high speed signals such as MIPI, LVDS, gigabit ethernet and USB C.
Collaborated with ODM/JDM manufacturing vendors through out the product development lifecycle.
Technologies Utilized: ESP32, Python, Fusion 360, RF Explorer, and PADs viewer.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CO-OP, WARDJet, Tallamadge OH, May 2020 - May 2021

Designed and implemented multiple data collection and analysis systems to assist with root cause analysis of clogs in cutting operations.
Utilized metrics from sensors such as accelerometers, moisture sensors and piezoelectric microphones to assist with product development road map.
Technologies Utilized: Python, Digital Signal Processing,Raspberry Pi, and MATLAB.

UNIVERISITY OF AKRON UNDERGRADUTE RESEARCH, LTA Research & Exploration, Akron Ohio, Sep 2018 - March 2019

Worked closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop custom rapid prototyping and fabrication solutions for a innovative Unmanned Aircraft System.
Retrofitted new safety equipment, maintained, and calibrated a 300 watt industrial laser cutter.
Maintained a print farm of over 15 industrial grade 3d printers which ran 24/7.
Technologies Utilized: SolidWorks 2018, Simplify3D, Octoprint, and RDWorks laser controller software.

SUMMIT COUNTY ENGINEER’S OFFICE, Engineering Intern, Akron Ohio, Jul 2018 - Sep 2018

Assisted with drafting of plans in AutoCAD and learned industry standard engineering draw practices.
Technologies Used: AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013, ArcGIS (mapping software)

Keyboard Warrior: A custom built STM32F303 keyboard running the QMK firmware.

Goal: design and make a modular mechanical keyboard with ability to extend functionality over i2c (number pad, OLED display, etc)
Schematic and board routing was done in KiCAD. With attention paid to crystal oscillator design, USB differential pair layout, and power supply design.
Mechanical design was done in SolidWorks. A custom stacked aluminum case design was chosen due to simplicity and ability to easily fabricate.

LMS3990 CNC Conversion: A custom CNC Mill

Electronics consist of Mach 3 breakout board, custom high current stepper drivers based on TMC5160 driver with encoder feedback, and a spindle speed controller.
Mechanically designed in SolidWorks. Converted from linear lead screws to a C7 grade ballscrew system with custom made motor mounts.

HAkron Public Relations Officer: Akron’s Official College Hackathon Group

Worked on expanding and engaging with engineering student organizations on campus in order to teach basic programming and electronics.
Hosted HAkron 4K a hackathon which is a 24 hour invention marathon that encourages creativity, innovation, learning and engineering.
Worked closely with a team to manage 80+ students and lead the electronics hardware team. Mentored several teams, organized access to the Bounce Innovation hub makerspace, and gained experience in teaching troubleshooting to non-technical individuals.