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Portable Mass Spectrometer

engineering and science intern at Trace Matters Scientific

May-August 2018

Somerville, MA

funded by NASA to develop technology for mars exploration

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I joined Trace Matters to experience working at a technology-driven startup at Greentown Labs, the largest clean technology incubator in the United States. I helped develop a low cost, miniature mass spectrometer to bring lab-grade chemical analysis to the field.

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I designed in CAD and performed stress FEA

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I tested designs by simulating ion trajectories 

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I fabricated special materials, such as PEEK, for prototypes

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I interacted with OEM vendors and potential customers

I experienced the resiliency of excellent teamwork in the face of challenging and ambitious projects, and I appreciated my responsibilities and the perspectives I could contribute as the only mechanical engineer on the team.

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