Hydrofoil Electric Drivetrain

        During my 1A work term, I worked as a Mechatronic Engineer at a small start-up which designed hydrofoil electric boats. I took responsibility for designing a work bench, supporting the electrical drivetrain, as well as assembling it. The drivetrain itself consisted of fifty-six batteries, adding up to 96V with a corresponding motor, BMS, and other controlling electronics.

For this project, I:

• Researched and constructed double-layer wooden work benches from scrap wood

• Modeled everything in solidworks before assembly began

• Created an intricate plan to layout the various electronics such as BMS, batteries, charger, motor, liquid cooling system, power converters, and much more

• Assembled and organized the connections as well as the wiring for the electronic components

• Documented safety concerns and created accessibility for coworkers