Michael
Yarusevych

Bachelor of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering — University of Waterloo — Cumulative GPA: 91%

Coursework: Mechanics, Mechanical Design, Material Properties, Electrical Systems

CAD & Design: SolidWorks (FEA), AutoCAD, GD&T, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), BOM Management

Programming: C++, Python, MATLAB, Excel

Languages: English, French, Ukrainian, Russian, German

Undergraduate Research Assistant — Pan-Lab, Waterloo, ON (Aug 2026 – Present)

• Leading the mechanical design of a high-precision automated material dispenser to enable autonomous execution in a self-driving lab environment.
• Implementing PID control routines integrated with a custom dosing architecture to deliver precise and reliable automated material handling.
• Designing, integrating, and assembling the electromechanical hardware set up to automate workflow and optimize system delivery performance.

Mechanical Designer Co-op — AVL Manufacturing, Hamilton, ON (May 2026 – Aug 2026)

• Drafted and maintained 100+ SolidWorks drawings spanning assemblies, parts, and site installation packages for structural enclosures from 500 kW up to hyperscale-class standby generators.
• Remodeled imported STEP geometry for structural skid assemblies (ASTM A36 steel, 5000-series aluminum) into full drawing packages and purchase orders.
• Modeled fastener selection across 100+ standard sizes and produced weldment drawings with weld-access clearance.
• Conducted FEA confirming compliance with a 200 lb/ft² floor loading spec and 3:1 safety factor.

Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Dynamics — Midnight Sun Design Team, Waterloo, ON (Sept 2025 – Present)

• Redesigned a rotor to resolve upright interference, shifting from a flanged design to a water-jettable flat rotor across 2 iterations.
• Performed structural FEA on suspension control arms and caliper mount to satisfy FSGP's 2x safety factor.
• Machined finalized suspension components via manual milling and produced supporting detail drawings.

Mechanical Systems Engineer, Electrical Integration — Electrium Mobility, Waterloo, ON (July 2024 – Aug 2024)

• Integrated electrical and mechanical subsystems on a high-performance e-bike.
• Optimized a 180 in³ battery pack configuration and executed spot-welding for validated connectivity.
• Conducted battery testing and validation prior to drivetrain integration.
• Operated shop machinery — band saws, drill presses — to support fabrication.

Collaborative Poker-Dealing Robot (Robotics)

• Built the electro-mechanical system engineering a belt-driven linear rail for chip ejection.
• Achieved a sub-6-second chip ejection cycle and sub-10-second full move.
• Developed a USB interface between a Teensy and a Jetson Nano for vision-based card detection.

Autonomous Domino-Arranging Robot (Robotics, C++)

• Achieved a 98% placement rate at a 6-second cycle time via a custom rack-and-pinion mechanism.
• Designed a 30-domino magazine with custom 3D-printed and laser-cut components.
• Coded a C++ control UI with 5 patterns, colour-sensing logging, and collision detection.

User-Configurable Music Device

• Engineered a bead-driven conveyor translating crank input into 50–150 BPM musical output.
• Designed a multi-component SolidWorks assembly meeting acoustic and timing constraints.
• Validated designs through prototyping, reaching ≥90% bead collection efficiency.