Bio

Nicole Schurink, BSc

Project Manager | Team Lead - Electrical/ Mechatronics Design
Balanced Objective Development, 2021 - present

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Trained in the field of mechatronics engineering with a BSc in physics. Has developed a diverse technical skill set that supports interdisciplinary collaboration suitable for R&D and the implementation of novel automation solutions in industry. Proficient in engineering software and programming languages popular for mechanical design, computations, analysis, and control with a specialty in SOLIDWORKS Mechanical. Experienced in mechanical modelling and drafting, including GD&T. Has a passion for working with an engineering team to bring automation projects to life.

Project Experience

• Machine design and drafting of honey frame processor prototype for industry partner

• 3D cabinet layout and electrical schematics for prototype

• 3D cable modeling & routing on large package sorting machine

• Programming of 3-axis gantry robot with capacitive touchscreen

• FEA using Ansys Fluent to design wash station nozzle to specifications

• Modelling, control design, and programming of interactive 3D lung phantom in partnership with BC Cancer Society

• Warehouse sorting Machine for international company, 3D cable routing and connector Design

• Electrical design for multimillion-dollar surf wave machine prototype

• Electrical and control design for various raw material mixing machines

Specialties

• Mechanical design, industrial instrumentation and control systems

• 3D panel layouts and cable routing

• Creating new, or editing existing, mechanical models and drawings using SOLIDWORKS

• Microcontroller and FPGA programming

Professional Experience

Project Manager | Mechatronics/Electrical Designer
Balanced Objective Development, 2021 – present

Mechanical Engineering Technician
University of the Fraser Valley, 2020–2021

Engineering Research Assistant
University of the Fraser Valley, 2017–2019

 

Education

Bachelor of Science, Physics
University of the Fraser Valley, 2019

Engineering Physics Diploma in Mechatronics
University of the Fraser Valley, 2019