Co-op & Internship
Experiences
Hands-on engineering roles across quantum computing, marine systems, and precision machining.
Mechanical Design Co-op
@ D-Wave Systems Quantum Computing• Designed a platform for a superconducting PCB within the Hardware Engineering team. • Machined prototype pulse tube mounts on a manual milling machine for hardware benchmarking. • Created and installed rigid aluminum structures to strengthen desiccator housing for quantum processors. • Generated detailed assembly drawings for sensors, power supplies, and lab maintenance equipment. • Performed cryogenic lab operations: cooldowns, pulse tube swaps, and dilution refrigerator assembly.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
@ Babcock Canada• Authored Initial Deficiency Assessment Reports (IDARs) for Victoria Class Submarine equipment. • Produced isometric AutoCAD drawings for modified submarine drainage systems per standards. • Validated submarine FEA geometry in LS-PrePost to support analysis accuracy. • Compiled an overview training document of the Victoria Class propulsion system.
Machining Assistant
@ UVIC Mechanical Engineering Machine Shop• Operated lathes, Anilam CNC mills, laser cutters, and waterjet to fabricate research and student project parts. • Served as Teaching Assistant in labs covering manufacturing methods, engineering drawings, and metrology. • Reviewed design drawings and manufactured parts to tight GD&T tolerances, providing feedback.