Noah Waisbrod

About

Hello, my name is Noah, and I'm from Vaughan, Ontario. I'm in the fourth year of my undergrad at Queen's University, where I'm studying Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering. I am passionate about automation and problem-solving, which is why I love what I do. Integrating technology to solve problems is a challenge I'm always up for!

Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Student

Aside from my academic life here's a little more about me...

  • Favourite Food: Sushi
  • Favourite superhero: Spider-Man
  • Favourite Activity: Travel
  • Favourite Sport: Soccer
  • Favourite Movies: Horror
  • Favourite Music: R&B

I'm originally from Johannesburg, South Africa. I love spending my free time hanging out with friends and family, building personal projects and working out. My favourite activity is to travel, so I can see the world and chase the adventure.

Resume

Education

Queen’s University, Kingston ON

Sep 2021 - Present

Bachelor of Applied Science – Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering

  • Principal’s Scholarship
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Smith School of Business, Kingston ON

Mar 2023 - Present

Business Certificate

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Professional Experience

MDA Space, Brampton ON

Jul 2024 – Aug 2025

Electrical Engineering Intern

    Worked on schematic and PCB design for Canadarm3, including power and signal integrity analysis. Collaborated with engineers to validate designs, create documentation, and support system integration in a high-reliability aerospace environment.

Shipfusion, Toronto ON

May 2023 – Apr 2023

Jr IoT Developer

    Worked on designing and building four IoT devices to improve warehouse efficiency. Worked with tools such as Fusion 360 for CAD and 3D printing, EasyEDA for PCB design and fabrication, and C++ for microcontroller programming and web integration.

Multimatic, Vaughan ON

May 2022 – Aug 2022

Engineering Student Intern

    Worked on maintaining and improving the quality of the Ford Mustang Mach-E Door Presenter manufacturing process. I also created a digital error-tracking system with scanner technology to improve efficiency and data analytics.

Relevant Experience

QUANTT, Kingston ON

Apr 2023 – May 2024

Project Manager

    Led a team of engineering students in creating a machine-learning stock trading algorithm. I coordinated meetings and maintained a well-paced schedule to complete the project within the timeline. I also programmed the algorithm in Python with my team, and used Keras as the machine learning framework.

Queen's Aerospace Design Team, Kingston ON

Oct 2023 – May 2024

Electrical Team Member

    Worked on a power distribution PCB design with Queen’s University aerospace electrical design team to create practical solutions for a competition-level drone. The PCB was simulated in LTSpice and created in Altium to be fabricated for competition.

Mechatronics Executive Club, Kingston ON

Nov 2022 – Present

Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Student Representative

    I was elected as my year's mechatronics and robotics representative to advocate for the student body. I assist in organizing events and merchandise for the mechatronics discipline and coordinate with professors and administration to improve program satisfaction.

Q-Mind, Kingston ON

Oct 2022 – May 2023

Consulting Team Member

    Worked with a team to create a machine learning application that translates sign language letters into text. I worked on the data collection and parsing, which was used to train and test the model. I programmed in Python and used OpenCV with Pandas to collect and prepare images.

AutoDrive, Kingston ON

Jan 2022 – May 2023

Perception Team Member

    I created a lane detection algorithm for self-driving car applications to compete in the SAE AutoDrive Challenge. I used an algorithmic solution and a machine learning approach with Python and OpenCV.

Projects

I love to build things! Check out my projects on my Github by clicking here to see some of my projects.

Robotics Project
Autonomous CO2 Detection Robot
Simulation
Three DOF Robot Controller
ARC Project
Offroad Autonomous Project

Skills

Programming & Software

Python C++ MATLAB ROS Git Linux Pandas PyTorch OpenCV Technical Documentation

Embedded & Hardware

PCB & Schematic Design FPGA Programming PLC Programming Altium Designer Cadence PSpice

CAD & Prototyping

SolidWorks Fusion 360 CNC Machining 3D Printing Electrical Lab Equipment

Engineering Concepts

Control Systems Signal Processing Embedded Systems System Modeling

Business & Analytics

Excel Quantitative Analytics Process Automation Inventory Management Systems

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