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Nathan Nguyen.
Capabilities

Skills

Skills I use across robotics, manufacturing, CAD, fabrication, documentation, and leadership. Select a skill to see where I’ve applied it.

Skills
29
Disciplines
06
Certifications
01

Credentials

Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)Dassault Systèmes · May 21, 2020

CAD & Design

5 skills
  1. Design for Manufacturing & AssemblyDesigning robot and professional assemblies around manufacturing, inspection, and repair
  2. GD&TApplying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to drawings, inspection, and assemblies
  3. OnshapeCloud CAD for remote robot design, master sketches, and shared team libraries
  4. Rapid PrototypingBuild fast. Fail faster. Fast iteration from concept to tested prototype
  5. SolidWorksCAD for robots, tooling, production parts, assemblies, and detailed drawings

Manufacturing

7 skills
  1. Brazing & WeldingVacuum brazing and welding support for precision accelerator structures
  2. CNC RoutingProgramming CNC router toolpaths and producing routed parts
  3. FDM 3D PrintingPrototyping, production support, and end-use parts with FDM printers
  4. Fusion 360 CAMCAM programming for CNC router toolpaths and manufacturable parts
  5. Mechanical InspectionManually inspecting machined and assembled parts against prints
  6. SolderingHand soldering for wiring, connectors, and small electronics assembly
  7. Tooling & FixturingDesigning fixtures, strongbacks, and assembly tooling for precision accelerator structures

Robotics

4 skills
  1. Electrical & WiringWiring competition-legal FRC and VEX robot electrical systems
  2. Mechanism DesignDesigning linkages, pivots, transmissions, intakes, shooters, lifts, and drivetrains
  3. PneumaticsDesigning pneumatic actuation for competition robot mechanisms
  4. Robot Design & FabricationStrategy-driven competition robot design, fabrication, and integration

Documentation

4 skills
  1. Drafting & PrintsCreating manufacturing, inspection, assembly, braze, and machining drawing packages
  2. ERP Systems (ProShop)Using ProShop ERP for production tracking, quoting, and shop operations
  3. Google WorkspaceUsing Google Workspace for documentation, planning, communication, and team coordination
  4. Technical DocumentationDocumenting build procedures, technical binders, and team notebooks

Leadership

4 skills
  1. Event CoordinationRunning and supporting robotics competitions, workshops, and outreach events
  2. Project ManagementCoordinating schedules, scope, procurement, resources, budgets, and team workflows
  3. STEM MentoringMentoring students in CAD, fabrication, robot design, and competition readiness
  4. Team LeadershipLeading engineering teams across high school and university robotics, and professional work

Media & Communication

5 skills
  1. CanvaFast graphic design for sponsor packets, flyers, social posts, and team media
  2. DaVinci ResolveVideo editing and color grading for robot reveals, recaps, and team media
  3. Graphic DesignDesigning team apparel, flyers, banners, branding, and event materials
  4. Media ProductionProducing robot reveals, match videos, event recaps, and team media
  5. PhotoshopEditing photos, renders, textures, and promotional graphics for teams and projects