Bryn Heinemann
I design and build fixtures, test systems, and mechanical prototypes.
Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Concentration. Cal Poly B.S./M.S. 2028.
Recent work: fixtures for Terumo Neuro, IT USA (Imdex), and my Atlas Copco senior project.
Technical projects
- Manufacturing Engineering Intern, Summer 2026Bench-tested prototype
IT USA (Imdex): PCB Test Fixture
Cut estimated PCB check time from 8 min to 1.5 min with a fixture that probes 12 test points in one clamp press.
- Atlas Copco senior project, 2026 to 2027In development
Atlas Copco: Sensor Calibration Fixture
Wrote the C++ readout, Python sine fit, and 9-source uncertainty budget for accelerometer calibration of rotor position sensors. Shake-table test next.
- IME 4432 Additive Manufacturing, Fall 2026Simulation
Lightweight Bracket for Metal 3D Printing
Cut modeled mass 35.6% on a 316L bracket for metal 3D printing; modeled deflection against six wall-restraint cases.
- R&D Engineering Intern (NPI), Summer 2025Deployed
Terumo Neuro: Pilot-Line Fixtures
Raised razor blade life from 3 cuts to 15 and cut tack-weld cleaning time 89% with 5+ pilot-line fixtures.
- FIRST Robotics, high school, 2018 to 2022Competed
FIRST Robotics: FTC and FRC Robot Design
Designed and machined FTC 15281's robot: a 4-DOF arm and a latch that raised and lowered the 30 lb robot. Later FTC 4143, FTC 8176, and FRC 6831.
