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About

I am a Product Design & Development Engineer with a rich heritage from Cameroon and a strong presence in Chicago. Through my company, Njapa Engineering, I empower inventors and start-ups, offering a wide range of services including concept development, design for manufacture and assembly, rapid prototyping, and go-to-manufacture consulting. With a Bioengineering degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, I specialize in creating cost-effective solutions that make groundbreaking advancements in medical devices, health and wellness products, and wearable technology accessible to people around the world. Beyond engineering, I am a musician, playing both the piano and guitar, and my creative spirit fuels my unique problem-solving approach.

CAD/CAM Software - Medical Device Development- Mechatronics Design - Rapid Prototyping

Experience

  • HardTech Development Contractor mHUB · Freelance May 2023 – Present 1 yrs 7 mos Chicago, IL, United States - Placed into teams with engineering freelancers curated to address specific technical problems or areas of interest.
    - Lead teams during brainstorming sessions with companies of all sizes seeking new perspective.
  • Mechanical Design Engineer and Prototype Fabricator Njapa Engineering · Self-employed Dec 2022 – Present 2 yrs Chicago, IL, United States - Designing and developing exciting new technology for inventors, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.
    - Prototyping and manufacturing hard-tech projects with CNC, 3D printing, and laser cutting.
    - Creating larger assemblies and test fixtures with proficiency in woodwork and shop safety.
  • HARDWARE DESIGN ENGINEER MetriTrack · Contact Jul 2022 – Jan 2023 6 mos Hillside, IL, United States - Lead for hardware development, project management, testing, and quality verification.
    - Developed architecture and design for electromagnetic field 3D cancer tracking system.
    - Designed and prototyped components according to medical device regulatory standards.
    - Met with stakeholders at clinics and conventions to drive projects and improvement.
  • Mechatronics Engineer Psyonic · Contact Jun 2021 – Aug 2022 1 yrs 2 mos Champaign, IL, United States - Developed new parts and manufacturing methods for advanced robotic prosthetics.
    - Managed multiple projects related to silicone molding and silicone formulations.
    - Led supervision, task delegation, training, and quality for mechatronics production team.
    - Visited clinics and took on special projects to meet customer’s unique needs and requests.

Education

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, Design/Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering 2017 – 2021

Licenses & Certifications

  • Career Essentials in Project Management Microsoft Feb 2023 – Present See credential
  • Master Design for Plastic Manufacturing LinkedIn Learning Centre Feb 2023 – Present See credential
  • Master Product Design with Fusion 360 LinkedIn Learning Centre Jan 2023 – Present See credential
Stats

Age: 25

Joined: June 26, 2023

Last seen: August 27, 2024

Area of Expertise
3D Modeling Wearables New Invention Development Electronic Devices Wearables Design Hourly Services Medical Devices Design 3D Printing Services Prototype Tooling Custom Cast Urethane Molding Design Patent Services Patent Drawings 3D Rendering Services Internet of Things (IoT) Prototype Design Services CNC Programming SolidWorks Design Services Sheet Metal Design Rapid Prototyping Services Design Engineering Services Prototype Design Engineering Metal Design and Fabrication 3D Real Estate Rendering Mechanical CAD Design 3D Product Modeling Product Engineering Services 2D to 3D Modeling Photorealistic Rendering Design for Manufacturing and Assembly DFM Services Design for Manufacturability (DFM Services) Design for Additive Manufacturing 3D Scan to CAD Service

Languages

English Native or bilingual proficiency

Spanish Limited working proficiency

French Elementary proficiency

Location

Chicago, IL, United States