Hi, I'm James!
I'm a Mechanical Engineer from Northeastern University. I am constantly seeking opportunities to use my knowledge and experience to iteratively develop solutions to expanding consumer needs.
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When I am not working, I enjoy playing volleyball, playing ukulele, and applying my knowledge as a certified SolidWorks professional towards design and fabrication projects. I take pride in my work ethic and fast-learning nature.
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Check out some of my experiences and projects below!
James Hon
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
EXPERIENCE
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
Hardware Technical Engineer
Generate, Boston, MA
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Lead team of multidisciplinary engineers in technical development of multi-effect guitar pedal.
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Designed panels and supports for easy assembly and manufacturing by laser cutting, CNC machining, and 3D printing.
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Facilitated design reviews to provide feedback to team members and deliver project updates to clients on a regular basis.
June 2022 - Aug 2022
Mechanical Engineering Intern
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Synapse, Seattle, WA
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Prototyped and fabricated various plastic and metal parts utilizing 3D printing, laser cutting, and waterjet cutting.
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Conducted design validation testing including mechanical and lifetime tests for a variety of consumer products.
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Participated in design reviews providing feedback to senior engineers about possible product improvements.
Jan 2022 - May 2022
Hardware Engineer
Generate, Boston, MA
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Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to develop an augmented reality integrated ski goggle.
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Led goggle frame design, utilizing Fusion 360 surface modeling tools to maintain aesthetics, comfortability, waterproofing, and ease of assembly.
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Fabricated frame prototypes on a weekly basis using 3D printers and other makerspace resources.
Jan 2021 - June 2021
NERF Design Engineer
Hasbro, Pawtucket, RI
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Developed blaster test rig including interchangeable feeding systems, flywheel cages, motors, and battery supplies.
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Led testing for ULTRA Speed blaster including motor voltage and current draw, dart velocity, and rate of fire.
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Iteratively designed and tested an injection molded small target to reduce dart impact sound by 22.7% and meet updated sound level requirements for use in Elite 2.0 Face-Off Target Set and future multi-packs.
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Composed user guides for sound level testing, kinetic energy density testing, and high-speed camera operation to streamline communication of testing procedures between engineers.
Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
Junior R&D Associate
Nanotronics, Brooklyn, NY
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Designed parts and assemblies using SOLIDWORKS, including miscellaneous ventilator components, prototype power tool ventilator, and 3D printer maintenance station.
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Created engineering drawings and bills of materials corresponding to 100+ part assemblies including original nHale portable ventilator design and hair dryer air filter.
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Produced detailed assembly drawings and manual diagrams for ventilator device mass production.
PROJECTS
More information available upon request.
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