Joseph Lee

Experience

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  Baja Wildcat Racing

  Sept 2021 - May 2024

  ● Redesigned the Front Suspension A-Arms, enabling the car to successfully complete maneuverability and avoid front suspension failures at competition for the first time in five years.● Developed, designed and manufactured the Front Box steering and pedal assembly. Incorporated an additional steering collar to prevent lateral movement in the steering column, improving handling performance.● Improved the manufacturability of the pedals by using welded sheet metal to avoid the costs of complicated outsourced CNC milling.● Utilized a range of machinery to manufacture and assemble the suspension, steering and pedal tray assemblies of the Baja car. Show less

  • Director of Operations

    Jun 2023 - May 2024

  • Vice President

    Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Treasurer

    Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Steering, Suspension and Brakes Member

    Sept 2021 - Jun 2023
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  Peterbilt Motors Company

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

  ● Worked independently to develop, design and implement a new Rear Cab Isolator assembly to the Peterbilt Model 520 truck.● Managed the full process spanning design concept, Creo CAD, FEA, packaging studies, drawings and implementation approval for 7 new parts/assemblies.● Redesigned the Engine DC-DC Converter Bracket to allow better integration into the engine assembly, prevent hardware interferences and improve wiring clearances.● Conducted analysis to identify the potential impact of cost-saving product changes to the Washer Bottle. Identified numerous critical areas of concern preventing effective implementation. Show less

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  University of Arizona Society of Automotive Engineers

  Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

  Treasurer

  ● Managed expenses and funding for the SAE shop used every day by 100+ engineering students● Enhanced safety standards by replacing old shop bench grinders, lathe tooling and eye protection

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  ASML

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  LEAN/Process Improvement Engineer Intern

  ● Created a 3D Printed Interlock Tool simplifying the process of 50+ service operations for 40 first line engineers working on DUV NXT/XT machine panels● Developed a business case justifying tooling projects based on technical, safety, cost and time savings benefits● Produced an easy-to-use Reticle Stage Interlock tool to improve user ergonomics when manually moving stages● Taught a SolidWorks Knowledge Transfer to advance Customer Support Engineers’ design knowledge and allow continued 3D Printed tooling production Show less

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  Microsoft Senior Design Team 25015

  Aug 2024 - now

  Team Lead

  Developed a fiber optic cable deployment system for Microsoft Data CentersLead a multi-disciplinary team of 7 senior engineering students through the full engineering processDesigned and managed technical documentation for 20+ new parts

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  Laser-based Diagnostics Laboratory

  Jan 2025 - now

  Research Assistant