About Me

My name is Amanda Vasconcelos, and I am a Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree from Northeastern University. I am from the small town of Lakeville, MA, and relocated to California in 2022.

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I am currently employed at Ocean Power Technologies in Richmond as a Mechatronics Engineer. At Ocean Power Technologies, I design mechanical components and develop control systems for marine robotics applications. Previously, I have worked in manufacturing R&D, robotics, animatronics, and consumer goods. I have my CSWP certification and have taken courses in GD&T.

 

My professional interests lie in animatronics and robotics, and I am always trying to learn new skills. I love to design in CAD and get my hands dirty. I am happiest when I am working on CAD models, collaborating with others, and bringing ideas to life. 

The robotics industry drives creativity through the unique challenges it brings. Designs need to be robust to endure repeated use and often mechanisms need to be created to produce complex motion from simpler motors. These challenges keep my gears turning and make me excited to face them everyday.

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Outside of work, I love to pursue creative hobbies and spend time with friends. I also love baking, arts & crafts, surfing, skateboarding, and playing video games. In my free time, I also like to work on animatronic projects and utilize my 3D printer and hobbyist servos to mimic figures that I find interesting.