Hello! 👋

I'm Connor Floyd

UBC Engineering Physics Student

About Me

A fourth year engineering physics student at the University of British Columbia with a passion for mechanical design and hands-on 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

Test Engineering Co-op Student

Corvus Energy

May 2026 - Aug 2026

Planned and executed system characterization and safety validation tests, keeping thorough documentation throughout.
Developed Python scripts to analyze large datasets, examining reliability of customer systems and predicting system failures.
Assisted with product certification testing, documenting procedures and results, crucial for product approval.
Built hardware test setups and equipment under test, integrating sensors, relays, cooling systems and data acquisition.

Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student

Corvus Energy

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025

Designed and manufactured prototype parts for battery systems, involving extensive use of SolidWorks, machining, and 3D printing
Executed battery system tests on thermal runaway, vibrations, adhesives, and environmental sealing tests. Required instrumentation and formal documentation (risk analyses, test plans, journals, and reports)
Programmed and operated a Tormach CNC mill using conversational machining and 3D toolpaths. Documented machining procedures for future co-ops

Engineering Design Team Captain

UBC ThunderBikes

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

Autonomous Pet Rescue Robot

Led mechanical design and fabrication for a 4-person team, developing an autonomous robot to locate and transport stuffed animals. Created a full SolidWorks assembly of the robot, designing subsystems including the chassis, drivetrain, robotic arms, and pickup mechanism.

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 Phone Stand

Machined a phone stand from aluminum and brass using a mill, lathe, and water-jet cutter.

MachiningMillLatheWater-jet CutterBench GrinderFixturing

Closed-Loop Motor Controller

Built a discrete 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

Education

Engineering Physics

University of British Columbia

2023 - 2029

GPA: 89.5%
2x UBC Trek Excellence Scholarship (2024, 2026)
Dean's List: 2024, 2025
Dean's Scholar: 2026
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