Ryan Sass

I am a lead engineer and project manager with technical experience in systems, mechatronics, robotics, and automation engineering. I'm also a Certified SolidWorks Expert with over 15 years of professional experience. My background includes designing and deploying robotics and automated machinery, development of autonomous UAV and AGV systems, team management, and sales.  I am knowledgeable in systems development, mechanical design, fabrication, CAD modeling, DFx, structural analysis, electronic design, software development, hardware and software automation, project & program management, and sales.

 

I am a published author, have three patents to my name, and hold numerous professional and avocational certifications.

 

I am passionate about leading engineering teams to develop interdisciplinary engineering solutions in a hands-on environment and am looking to continue creating system-level solutions and successfully leading project teams.

Portfolio

Linear Actuator GUI

Linear Actuator GUI

Mechatronics, Robotics, Software
Automated Book Scanning Robot

Automated Book Scanning Robot

Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, Robotics, Software
MQTT ChatBot Web Project

MQTT ChatBot Web Project

Software
Autonomous UAV

Autonomous UAV

Electronics, Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, Robotics, Software
MQTT Client and Remote Switch

MQTT Client and Remote Switch

Electronics, Software
Machine Vision, Software, and Robotic Arms

Machine Vision, Software, and Robotic Arms

Mechatronics, Robotics, Software
Machine Vision and Multi-End Effector

Machine Vision and Multi-End Effector

Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, Robotics, Software
Patents

Patents

Other
Circuit Board, Multiplexer

Circuit Board, Multiplexer

Electronics
SolidWorks Design Examples

SolidWorks Design Examples

Mechanical Design, Mechatronics
Publications

Publications

Other
Control Loop System

Control Loop System

Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, Software
Power Distribution System

Power Distribution System

Electronics, Software
Autonomous Guided Vehicles

Autonomous Guided Vehicles

Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, Robotics, Software
Manufactured Air Motor

Manufactured Air Motor

Mechanical Design
Collaborative Robotic Arms

Collaborative Robotic Arms

Robotics, Software

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Skills Summary

Product Development

Concept, design, DFM, prototyping, analysis, DFMEA, testing, validation, review, manufacturing layout, final assembly, quality, and cost reduction

CAD and Analysis

SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, Ansys FEA

Robotics

Robotics

FANUC, KUKA, UR, Rethink Robotics, Epson, Cognex Vision, Motion and trajectory planning, end effector design and integration, safety & compliance, control algorithms, kinematics & dynamics

Systems and Automation

UAV automated control, hardware and software control systems, mechatronics & electro-mechanical systems, PLC programming and control, IIoT

Firmware and Embedded

C++, C#, V+, TwinCAT, Arduino, Galil DMC, SpEL, Ladder Logic

Software Exposure

C, C++, Python, Kotlin, MATLAB, SQL, HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript

Project Management

MS Project, WBS, SOW, CDRLs, KPIs, charter, schedule, resource management, process improvement, budget management, risk management, Agile/Scrum, strategic planning, cross-function coordination

Client Facing

Active listening, professionalism, clear communication, emotional awareness, critical thinking, negotiation, problem solving, trust building

Electronics

Circuit diagrams, board design, grounding, DC analysis, testing, validation, debugging

Fabrication

Additive mfg, laser cutters, mills, lathes, CNC, soldering, and hand tools

Lithium Battery Design

Mechanical layout, Thermal and runaway mitigation, BMS and safety compliance, system integration

Standards

UL, CE, SEMI, IEC, FDA, OSHA, ASME, ISO, NEMA, FAA, IEEE, MILSTD-810, IP-xx, S9310, SG270, UN/DOT 38.3

 

 

Employment Timeline

2024 - Now
Zeiss, Inc.

Staff Systems Engineer

Systems Engineering and Technical Project Management

2023 - 2024
Ripcord, Inc.

Senior Systems Engineer

Systems Engineering and Technical Project Management

2019 - 2023
EaglePicher, Inc.

Senior Application Engineer

Lithium Battery Systems Project Analysis and Proposal Generation

2018 - 2019
EaglePicher, Inc.

Technical Project Manager

Lithium Battery Systems Subcontractor

2017 - 2018
Jabil Circuit, Inc.

Lead Automation Design Engineer

Factory Automation

2016 - 2017
Think Surgical, Inc.

Mechatronics Engineer

Advanced Medical Product Development

2016
Jabil Circuit, Inc.

Automation Engineer

Factory Automation, Contract Employment

2010 – 2016
Qylur Intelligent Systems, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Mechatronics, Systems, and Assembly Lines

2009 – 2010
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.

Analyst, Mechanical Engineer II

Space Structures and Components

Education

2016
Santa Clara University

M.S. in Robotics and Mechatronics

3.74 Major GPA, 3.80 Cumulative GPA

2009
University of California Santa Barbara

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

3.82 Major GPA, 3.78 Cumulative GPA

Primary Skills

CAD and Analysis Tools

Systems and Automation

Fabrication

Robotics

Battery Design

Firmware and Embedded

Electronics

Soft Skills

Product Development

Project Management

Client Facing

Safety Standards

Software Skills

C++

Python

Kotlin

MATLAB