Areas of Expertise
Mechanical Engineering Prototyping
Design For Manufacturing
CAD (SolidWorks)
Skills:
Human Centered Design
CAD/Surface modeling: Fusion360, SolidWorks
FDM, SLS, SLA 3D printing: Ender, Ultimaker, Fusion3, Rise3D, Bambu, Prusa, Formlabs
CNC machining, Laser Cutting, Water Jetting, Basic shop tools
Electro-mechanical prototyping: soldering, microcontrollers, sensors, motors, wiring
Engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
When I was around ten years old, I announced to my family that I would absolutely without a doubt create the first commercial jetpack. Carrying around a notebook full of little sketches and designs quickly became second nature. When it came time to decide what to study in college, engineering just made sense.
I am a product designer who is passionate about seamlessly integrating innovative solutions into everyday experiences. I find quite a bit of joy in simple things and hope to share that joy with others through design.
Thanks for stopping by my portfolio!
Experience:
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op at Toshiba, improving manufacturability, reliability, and compliance in high-volume consumer electronics.
Design Engineer at Duke’s Innovation Co-Lab, delivering prototypes within one week using CNC, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
Product Management Intern at Christiansen Family Center for Innovation, leading user research and building a dashboard that boosted efficiency by 35%.
Skilled in CAD, prototyping, and manufacturing, with hands-on experience in SolidWorks, DFM, molding, sheet metal, and 3D printing.
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Interests:
Rock climbing – former USA Climbing team member, now focused on coaching young crushers and outdoor climbing.
Thrifting & resale – curating vintage clothing and running a small resale brand.
Travel & adventure – recently returned from a backpacking trip around Japan; always seeking new places, cultures, and experiences for inspiration.
Email
sarahkateashton21@gmail.com
Phone Number
(214) 674-0493