Hello! 👋

I'm Connor Floyd

UBC Engineering Physics Student

About Me

A third year engineering physics student at the University of British Columbia with a passion for mechanical design and manufacturing. Experienced in CAD software, machining, and 3D printing. Seeking opportunities to apply my skills and contribute to innovative projects.

SolidWorks Machining CNC (Conversational + CAM Toolpaths) 3D Printing Test Planning & Execution Instrumentation Documentation & Technical Writing Prototyping & Iteration

Experience

Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student

Corvus Energy

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

Designed and manufactured prototype parts for battery systems, involving extensive use of SolidWorks, machining, and 3D printing
Performed various battery system tests, including tests on thermal runaway, vibrations, adhesives, and environmental sealing. Required instrumentation and formal documentation (risk analyses, test plans, journals, and reports)
Developed CNC confidence with a Tormach mill (conversational + CAM toolpaths) and documented machining procedures for future co-ops

UBC ThunderBikes - Co-Captain

Engineering Design Team

Sep 2023 - Present

Designed and Fabricated parts for UBC's first electric race motorcycle, including a tubular subframe, battery casings, and high-voltage electronics mounts
Created CAD designs and drawings in SolidWorks, emphasizing design for manufacturability, such as jigging, weldability, and ease of assembly
Performed finite element analyses and hand calculations to ensure the safety of designs

Projects

ENPH 253 Robotics Competition

Designed and built an autonomous rescue robot. Led mechanical design and fabrication. Integrated multiple systems and rapidly iterated through testing.

SolidWorksLaser-Cutting3D PrintingMachiningRapid Prototyping

Smart USB Hub

Built a voice-controlled USB power hub using an ESP32 and a Raspberry Pi server. Designed switching circuitry and enclosure. Implemented messaging protocol and integrated with Google Assistant.

Circuit DesignEmbeded FirmwareESP32Raspberry PiSolderingCAD3D Printing

Machined Aluminum and Brass Smartphone Stand

Manufactured a phone stand from aluminum and brass using mill and lathe operations. Demonstrated excellent attention to details to meet tolerances and achieve a clean final fit and finish.

MachiningMillLatheWater-jet CutterBench GrinderFixturing

Machined Aluminum and Brass Smartphone Stand

Closed-Loop Motor Controller

Built a closed-loop motor speed controller through a mixed analog and digital circuit. Implemented speed sensing and an analog proportional-integral error amplifier.

Circuit ConstructionDebuggingAnalog and Digital Circuits

Soldering Fume Extractor

Designed and fabricated a compact fume extractor using a salvaged PC fan and a multi-stage filter. Designed and 3D printed an enclosure and wired a switched power interface.

SolidWorks3D printingSoldering

Education

Engineering Physics

University of British Columbia, Faculty of Applied Science

2023 - 2028

GPA: 89.6%
UBC Trek Excellence Scholarship Recipient
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