Hello! 👋

I'm Connor Floyd

UBC Engineering Physics Student

About Me

A third year engineering physics student at the University of British Columbia with a passion for mechanical design and hands-on manufacturing. Experienced in CAD software, machining, and 3D printing. Seeking opportunities to apply my skills and contribute to innovative projects.

SolidWorks Machining CNC (Conversational + CAM Toolpaths) 3D Printing Test Planning & Execution Instrumentation Documentation & Technical Writing Prototyping & Iteration

Experience

Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student

Corvus Energy

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

Designed and manufactured prototype parts for battery systems, involving extensive use of SolidWorks, machining, and 3D printing
Executed battery system tests on thermal runaway, vibrations, adhesives, and environmental sealing tests. Required instrumentation and formal documentation (risk analyses, test plans, journals, and reports)
Programmed and operated a Tormach CNC mill using conversational machining and 3D toolpaths. Documented machining procedures for future co-ops

Engineering Design Team Co-Captain

UBC ThunderBikes

Sep 2023 - Present

Designed and Fabricated parts for UBC's first electric race motorcycle, including a tubular subframe, battery casings, and high-voltage electronics mounts
Created CAD designs and drawings in SolidWorks, emphasizing design for manufacturability, such as jigging, weldability, and ease of assembly
Performed finite element analyses and hand calculations to ensure the safety of designs

Projects

Autonomous Pet Rescue Robot

Led mechanical design and fabrication for a 4-person team, developing an autonomous robot to locate and transport stuffed animals. Created a full SolidWorks assembly of the robot, designing subsystems including the chassis, drivetrain, robotic arms, and pickup mechanism.

SolidWorksLaser-Cutting3D PrintingMachiningRapid Prototyping

Smart USB Hub

Built a voice-controlled USB power hub using an ESP32 and a Raspberry Pi server. Designed switching circuitry and enclosure. Implemented messaging protocol and integrated with Google Assistant.

Circuit DesignEmbeded FirmwareESP32Raspberry PiSolderingCAD3D Printing

Machined Aluminum and Brass Phone Stand

Machined a phone stand from aluminum and brass using a mill, lathe, and water-jet cutter.

MachiningMillLatheWater-jet CutterBench GrinderFixturing

Closed-Loop Motor Controller

Built a discrete closed-loop motor speed controller through a mixed analog and digital circuit. Implemented speed sensing and an analog proportional-integral error amplifier.

Circuit ConstructionDebuggingAnalog and Digital Circuits

Soldering Fume Extractor

Designed and fabricated a compact fume extractor using a salvaged PC fan and a multi-stage filter. Modeled and 3D printed an enclosure and wired a switched power interface.

SolidWorks3D printingSoldering

Education

Engineering Physics

University of British Columbia, Faculty of Applied Science

2023 - 2028

GPA: 89.6%
UBC Trek Excellence Scholarship Recipient
Dean's List (2023–2025)
Transcript Avaliable Upon Request