UW Mechanical Engineering
Joy Ge
designing stuff to make stuff!
Background
I’ve completed two co-ops focused on manufacturing and automation equipment design, taking projects from early concept sketches through to production-ready assemblies and supplier discussions. I’m driven by challenging systems, making them faster, more precise, and more reliable.
Experience
ATS Corporation
Mechanical Designer Co-op
Sep – Dec 2025 · Cambridge, ON
TYCROP Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Jan – Apr 2025 · Rosedale, BC
Education
University of Waterloo
BASc Mechanical Engineering
Expected 2029
Tools
Selected Work
Featured Projects
Automation Cell Design
180 PPMATS Corporation
High-speed automated assembly for wearable insulin devices.
Flower Charm PCB
Multi-layeredPersonal Project
Custom wearable PCB project!
Roof Tilt Mechanism
85° rangeDesign Team Project
Mechanical tilt system for solar charging optimization.
ATS Corporation
Automation Cell Design
High-speed automated assembly for wearable insulin devices.
Challenge
Designed a production cell assembling 5 components into insulin delivery devices at unprecedented speed while maintaining micron-level precision.
Approach
Iterated pallet design to reduce dimensional stack-up to 80 microns. Performed cycle time analysis, motor/drive sizing, and kinematic calculations. Designed each stations drives, actuators and tooling to accurately locate and perform functional requirements to 50 microns Implemented blended motion profiles to increase OEE and prolong machine lifetimes
Impact
Achieved 4x throughput over previous generation with 40% reduction in calibration time. Standardized 20% of the cell to improve repeat equipment manufacturability driving cost savings.
Personal Project
Flower Charm PCB
Custom wearable PCB project!
Challenge
Create a functional PCB that doubles as wearable art, balancing aesthetic design with electrical requirements. Learn the skills required to do so!
Approach
Developed the schematic and performed component selection through circuit calculations. Placed and routed the components in Altium, using a GND plane to plane to simplify routing, improve signal integrity, and enhance manufacturability. Conducted design rule checks ensuring the PCB adhered to manufacturing standards.
Impact
Successfully combined functional electronics with aesthetic design principles. Produced 5 units under $50 by limiting overshoot in part specifications. Learned to use Altium Designer to create a PCB from scratch independently.
Design Team Project
Roof Tilt Mechanism
Mechanical tilt system for solar charging optimization.
Challenge
Design a robust tilt mechanism capable of adjusting solar panel angle throughout seasons while withstanding wind loads.
Approach
Researched, designed and machined six-bar linkage. Analyzed FEA load cases to verify system performance under worst-case scenarios. Selected ball joint and socket mounts for telescopic poles to ease assembly and reduced stress in pole mounts.
Impact
Delivered 88% more rotational range with optimized charging abilities. Strengthened and stabilized previous system with stationary support tubes and non-linear hinging. Allows car roof to be tilted at any angle up to 85°.
There's more
7 More Projects
From Formula SAE to personal electronics projects
About me
hey!
I'm a second-year mech eng student at Waterloo. Two co-ops in and I've learned how to make drawings that people can actually read, automate assembly lines, and (most importantly) glue things together the right way.
I love sappy textbook dedications, penguins, and the trim feature on SolidWorks. Please reach out if you feel the same way!
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