Greg Roos

Greg Roos

Mechanical Engineering Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    M.A. Teaching - Elementary Education

  • Education

    • Wood River High School

      2005 - 2009
      Architecture/Mechanical Design Academy

      Activities and Societies: Sun Valley Ski Team, Junior Varsity Soccer, Junior Varsity Football, Architecture/Mechanical Design Academy As a member of the Architectural and Mechanical Design Academy in my high school, I completed several courses in mechanical drawing, product design and robotics, providing me an additional three years of academic experience before I even began my mechanical engineering degree at Santa Clara University. As part of the curriculum, myself and another classmate pioneered WRHS's Vex Robotics competitive team that has won several state and regional championships since.

    • Western Governors University

      2022 - 2024
      Master of Arts - MA Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Santa Clara University

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Pi Fraternity

  • Experience

    • ESS Eye Pro (ESS Eye Safety Systems)

      Jun 2010 - Sept 2011
      Mechanical Engineering Intern

      • Worked with R&D team designing protective eyewear and mechanical parts to meet APEL Certification standards for the United States and internationalmilitaries using SolidWorks and AutoCAD software• Member of team awarded contract with US Marine Corps to supply standardissue eye shields• Utilized innovative design and problem solving to develop ideas and prototypes

    • BRG Sports (Formerly Easton-Bell Sports)

      Jun 2012 - Sept 2012
      Mechanical Engineering Intern

      • Collaborated with engineers & industrial designers to create computerized 3D models, prototypes and production-ready athletic helmets and accessories • Organized, conducted and analyzed laboratory product testing and research of new product material to revolutionize snow helmet industry• Familiarized myself with NOCSAE and other international certification standards

    • Ctrl.Me Robotics

      Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
      Mechanical Design Intern

      • Performed mechanical design, assembly and testing of Ctrl.Me’s first proprietary drone using SolidWorks software, rapid-prototyping and CNC machining• Designed, constructed and controlled consumer-grade drones targeted for the film, energy, real estate and agricultural industries• Popularized weekly LA Drones and Multirotors MeetUp, assisted customers with their builds and provided industry expertise to general public

    • Flextronics

      Jul 2014 - Mar 2015
      Automation Engineer

      • Devised, developed and deployed mechanical and robotic hardware that enables new automation solutions to bring products to market and further the Internet of Things and Smart Factory initiatives • Achieved successful product launches by leading cohesive workflow between integrators and customers worldwide to develop ideas, test prototypes and construct manufacturing assembly processes • Created FATP automation lines using articulated, cartesian, SCARA and collaborative robots to pick and place parts, drive screws, dispense fluids and assemble consumer and industrial electronics Show less

    • Airware

      Sept 2015 - Jun 2017
      Production Lead

      • Lead production and manufacturing of Airware’s prototype multirotor aircraft and all internal hardware components• Assembled fixtures, developed test processes, and performed validation testing for all electronic and hardware components including motor burn-in, firmware flashing, calibration and final flight checks• Produced vehicles and equipment for industry-leading proof-of-concepts and deployments of Airware’s end-to-end aerial data solution for multiple customers worldwide

    • VICIS, Inc.

      Nov 2017 - Dec 2019
      Test and Prototyping Specialist

      - Led all prototyping efforts for the entirety of VICIS' top-ranked football helmet and future product lines- Collaborated with engineers, designers, testers and manufacturers to produce 3D printed (FDM, SLA, DLP) and machine-prototyped parts from initial idea stages through to final production of VICIS' groundbreaking headwear technology - Performed mechanical, chemical and user testing of individual parts and pads and entire headgear systems using a wide variety of both physical and digital tools and instruments Show less

    • Crosson Ski

      Mar 2020 - Mar 2021
      Head of Ski Design and Engineering

      • Directed engineering, CAD and manufacturing processes for fast-growing ski company• Initiated research and development for new and future winter sports technologies• Conducted quality control and assurance for entire product line• Managed and successfully introduced production of both in-house skis as well as contract manufacturer’s

    • St. Thomas School

      Aug 2021 - now
      • Extended Day Coordinator and 1st and 2nd Grade PE Teacher

        Aug 2022 - now
      • Extended Day Coordinator

        Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
    • Seeking Employment

      Feb 2025 - now
      Educator
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Greg Roos
      Winner SCU Senior Design Conference-Interdisciplinary Division Santa Clara University School of Engineering May 2013 Our Senior Design project, PVCROV: An Underwater Robot Testbed for Multi-Vehicle Control, was chosen as the winner of the interdisciplinary division of the SCU Senior Design Conference 2013.