Pablo Avila

Designed a high-load testing device for baggage tractors (50,000 lbs), performing FEA and motion analysis studies;

presented in open reviews and DFM/DFA meetings to ensure manufacturability and first-pass success.

Supported the development of a fully electric airport baggage tractor, focusing on the design of key exterior

components including light guards and mounting for rear hitch mirrors, rear cameras, and work lights.

Applied GD&T to production-ready part drawings to ensure precise manufacturing and quality control.

Designed and developed lightweight, portable waste collection devices, supporting the transfer of over 15,000 lbs of
resin spills, leading to improved efficiency in waste management.
Engineered 2,000 lbs impact-resistant polycarbonate forklift roofs, enhancing associate visibility and safety.
Automated the reorganization of the supply room by leveraging Excel functions and query viewers, identifying 4,500
outdated parts for potential use across 35 Shaw plants, optimizing inventory management.

Managed Windows 11 Deployment project, building 16+ computers and preparing them for office integration.
Troubleshoot and resolve 4+ computer-based issues weekly in person and virtually, enhancing office productivity.
Cataloged and managed 100+ outdated inventory items, ensuring proper disposal and reducing storage inefficiencies.

• Collected feedback from 50+ individuals with spinal cord injuries via NextStep Atlanta to guide a user-centered design, focusing on documentation through Gantt Chart, HOQ, Morph Chart. • Developed a retractable, compact, open-source lift capable of transferring a 10 kg wheelchair into a vehicle, incorporating a 1:5 mechanical advantage to accommodate limited strength and range of motion.

• Modeled HV box mounting, performing FEA for 20g crash scenarios to ensure structural integrity and user safety. • Designed and assembled a test connector enclosure to contain LV and HV connections, enhancing testing safety. • Researched stub shaft manufacturing methods and collaborated with vendors to evaluate production capabilities. • Designed motor bushing mounts to reduce cabin vibration and prepared the front subframe for FEA validation.

• Led a 6-week design project for a robot under $100 and capable of completing 5 tasks in 40 seconds. • Applied design and management tools such as HOQ, specification sheets, function trees, Gantt charts, evaluation matrices, and FMEA to accelerate team progress by 20%. • Documented the project’s process through 3 IEEE-compliant engineering reports and formal presentations.