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Amelia Barr has experience as a mechanical engineer designing components and systems for underwater sensor prototypes. She has a background in robotics and teaching robotics skills to youth. Notable projects include designing a propulsion system for a research catamaran, developing a novel transducer array, 3D printing a circuit board model, and designing an oscillating wave energy converter. Barr has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington with a 3.88 GPA and minors in Chemistry. She has skills in CAD, programming, machine shop tools, and communications.

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Barr Amelia Resume 09192022

Amelia Barr has experience as a mechanical engineer designing components and systems for underwater sensor prototypes. She has a background in robotics and teaching robotics skills to youth. Notable projects include designing a propulsion system for a research catamaran, developing a novel transducer array, 3D printing a circuit board model, and designing an oscillating wave energy converter. Barr has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington with a 3.88 GPA and minors in Chemistry. She has skills in CAD, programming, machine shop tools, and communications.

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Amelia Barr

T 206 604 4234 • B [email protected]

I am a mechanical engineer using my strong interdisciplinary R&D background for the greater global good.

Professional Experience
University of Washington Applied Physics Lab Seattle, WA
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Mechanical Engineer II Sept 2020–Present
Design of components and systems to rapidly prototype sensor concepts. Fabrication of transducers, housings and acoustic
sensor systems. Testing of prototype components and systems. Analysis of opportunity space associated with UUV docking
and underwater acoustics. Co-chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Group.
University of Washington Applied Physics Lab Seattle, WA
{
Student Assistant Sept 2017–Sept 2020
Designed, deployed, maintained, repaired, and troubleshot marine sensor equipment. Planned and conducted laboratory
and field testing.
Robot U Duvall, WA
{
Robotics Instructor 2015–2017
Developed my programming and design skills as the vice-president of an FRC robotics team for 4 years. Gave back to the
community throughout highschool and two years of university by teaching robotics skills to youth including programming,
physics, and mechanical design.

Notable Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
{ Electric Propulsion Research Catamaran UW Applied Physics Lab
Designed and integrated the propulsion battery and power electronics subsystem onto new research vessel.
{ Transducer Design for a High Frequency Sonar System UW Applied Physics Lab
Led the design of an innovative flexible circuit, backing, tooling, and assembly procedure to create a novel transducer array.
Navigated and resolved multiple design constraints including geometry/space limitations, manufacturing/assembly, and
adhesive/material properties. Tested the transducer and integrated it into a sonar system.
{ Circuit Board Stack Model UW Applied Physics Lab
Used a SolidWorks assembly of 15 circuit boards with heat sink plates to 3D print a 1:1 scale model. Used the physical
model to verify standoff clearances, cable routing, and connector placements for alignment and cable pinch points.
{ Lab-Scale Wave Energy Converter UW Marine Renewable Energy Laboratory, Polagye Group
Worked on a capstone team to design a lab-scale oscillating surge wave energy converter. Calculated wave forces on the
device. Designed the underwater enclosure and driveline assembly; performed stress analyses on the drive shaft.

Education
University of Washington Seattle, WA
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Chemistry, GPA: 3.88 June 2020
Honors/Awards: Interdisciplinary Honors, Magna Cum Laude, Women in Science and Engineering Honored Graduate
Award, Mechanical Engineering Department Outstanding Scholar Award
Scholarships: UW Interdisciplinary Honors Scholarship, Brown Family Endowed Scholarship
Leadership: President of the Climbing Club at UW (2019-2020)
Relevant Coursework: Renewable Energy II, Advanced Energy Conversion Systems, Fluid Dynamics, System Dynamics,
Scientific Computing (Matlab), Mechanical Design, Mechanics of Materials, Arduino Programming

Skills and Abilities


{ Industry Software Skills: SolidWorks (Advanced), Excel (Advanced), Matlab (Intermediate), LaTeX (Intermediate),
Arduino C++ (Intermediate), CAMWorks/SolidWorks CAM (3-axis), Fusion 360 (Familiar), EAGLE (Familiar)
{ Mechanical/Tool Skills: Machine shop experience including lathe and mill, lasercutting, 3D printing, circuit board design
and assembly, precision SMD soldering, duct tape, hand tools, materials knowledge, forklift license
{ Communications: Teamwork, leading meetings, writing organized reports, 5+ years teaching and tutoring experience
{ Active DOD security clearance: Secret

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