Experience 03 / Development engineering internship
Paragon 28
Development Engineering Intern
Overview
SolidWorks API automation, vendor documentation revision control, product-model revisions, mechanical testing, printer troubleshooting, and material review support.
Contributions
- Developed the SolidWorks gauge-block automation prototype for fracture-plate inspection tooling.
- Modified an in-house forceps model from redlines using SolidWorks 3D-curve tools.
- Reorganized vendor file sharing tool to mirror our SolidWorks PDM Vault, improving revision control and access to supplier documentation.
- Supported material review work and mechanical testing for a product assessment.
- Repaired a Stratasys Objet 3D printer and documented the operating procedure.
Related case studies
Projects inside the role.
1 detailed case study
Additional engineering work
Supporting projects and responsibilities.
- 01
Vendor Extranet Revision Control
Reorganized vendor file sharing tool to mirror our SolidWorks PDM Vault, improving revision control and access to supplier documentation.
- 02
Forceps Model Revision
Updated an in-house forceps model from engineering redlines using three-dimensional curves and controlled loft geometry in SolidWorks.
- 03
Objet24 Printer Recovery
Restored printer connectivity, investigated a dimensional print defect, and redlined the operating and troubleshooting instructions.
- 04
Mechanical Test Support
Used torque-testing equipment and bone-foam fixtures to support evaluation of screw seating and breakaway behavior.
- 05
Material Review Process
Supported disposition work and reconciled physical activity with backend SAP transactions.
Tools and methods
- SolidWorks API
- C#
- SolidWorks PDM
- SAP
- Mark-10 test equipment
- Stratasys Objet