Owen O’Donnell, Mechatronics & AI Systems Engineering, Western University

Owen O’Donnell

Mechatronics & AI Systems Engineering · Western University

Graduating 2027 · Available for full-time roles starting May 2027

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Open to full-time roles starting May 2027 or later

I’m an engineering student at Western University in the dual Mechatronic Systems Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering program, expected to graduate in 2027.

My work spans mechanical-electrical systems integration, CAD in SolidWorks and Onshape, prototyping and iterative testing, and software development in .NET/C# and Angular. I lead mechanical design for LiftLabs’ autonomous solar-powered blimp, I’m working on GeoCell, a subsurface battery energy storage capstone, and I spent summer 2026 as a Software Engineer Intern at Wandrian (ItaliaRail).

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Owen O’Donnell
Program
Mechatronic Systems & AI Systems Engineering, Western University
Graduation
2027
Seeking
Full-time roles, May 2027+
Location
Ontario, Canada

Education

Western University · Expected 2027

B.E.Sc., Mechatronic Systems Engineering & Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering (Dual Program)

  • Associate Mechanical Design Certificate
  • Ivey Case Competition Participant

Awards & Honours

  • 2nd Place, Western Engineering Competition (Senior Design), January 2024
  • Thompson Engineering Fund Recipient, 2024
  • Ontario Scholar

Projects

ASSY-01 Concept illustration: ground cutaway with a U-shaped borehole of battery cartridges beneath wind turbines and solar panels, with a gantry lifting one cartridge out GeoCell subsurface battery energy storage project Concept illustration
Sept 2026 – Present Capstone

GeoCell – Subsurface Battery Energy Storage

RoleCapstone team member · Team of 4

A renewable energy storage system that houses batteries in drilled U-shaped boreholes beneath wind and solar farms.

  • Battery Storage Design
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Mechatronic Servicing
  • AI Monitoring
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ASSY-02 Concept illustration: isometric solar-powered blimp with solar panels on the envelope, a gondola and propellers LiftLabs autonomous solar-powered blimp Concept illustration
Sept 2024 – Present

Autonomous Solar-Powered Blimp – LiftLabs

RoleMechanical Team Lead

Leading mechanical system design for an autonomous, solar-powered aerial platform.

  • SolidWorks
  • Component Sizing
  • Mass Distribution
  • Systems Integration
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ASSY-03 Concept illustration: two robotic hands on a base with servo motors and a microcontroller board wired to them Top-down 3D visualization of the final rock-paper-scissors system: two pink robotic hands sticking straight out from a plywood backboard above their motors, one showing scissors and one covered by a flat servo-driven flap Concept illustration Visualization based on final design
Jan 2026 – Apr 2026 Team Project

Rock-Paper-Scissors Robotic Hands

RoleMechanical & software

Two tendon-driven, 3D-printed hands that play Rock-Paper-Scissors-Minus-One: DC motors form the gestures, servo covers hide the dropped hand, and two ESP32s run the strategy over ESP-NOW.

  • ESP32
  • ESP-NOW
  • SolidWorks
  • Tendon Actuation
  • Game Strategy
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ASSY-04 Concept illustration: servo-driven robotic arm gripping a part, with its servos exploded out from the joints Servo-driven robotic arm for the Western Engineering Competition Concept illustration
Jan 2024 2nd Place

Robotic Arm – Western Engineering Competition

RoleSenior Design Team Member

A servo-driven robotic arm for precise object manipulation, which placed 2nd in Senior Design.

  • SolidWorks
  • Servo Actuation
  • Material Optimization
  • Testing & Iteration
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Experience

Timing diagram · active periods by month
Basketball coachingOct 2026 – Present WandrianMay – Aug 2026 Ski & Snowboard ClubSept 2025 – Present Fast Track ConstructionSummers 2023 & 2025 LiftLabsSept 2024 – Present CFB TrentonJun – Aug 2024

Software Engineer Intern

Wandrian (ItaliaRail)

May 2026 – Aug 2026
  • Developed features and fixes for ItaliaRail, a rail booking platform offering 80,000+ routes, across a .NET/C# backend and Angular frontend.
  • Built a trip summary card featuring a mobile swipe-up interaction and conditional logic based on train type.
  • Made the class comparison popup configuration-driven so content updates no longer require a deployment; designed it with a C4 diagram and gained developer sign-off before implementation.
  • Fixed fare validation bugs in the journey engine that allowed duplicate trips to be added to the cart.
  • Resolved failing unit tests and Azure DevOps CI pipeline failures; worked through code reviews and sprint meetings in an Agile team.

Water, Fuel, and Environmental (W.F.E.) Technician

Canadian Forces Base Trenton · Trenton, ON

Jun 2024 – Aug 2024
  • Operated and maintained industrial water purification and fuel distribution systems.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting to ensure system readiness.
  • Documented maintenance procedures and system performance to military technical standards.
  • Ensured strict compliance with safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in a regulated, high-responsibility environment.

Framing Specialist

Fast Track Construction · Trenton, ON

Summers 2023 & 2025
  • Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints to execute precise framing work.
  • Used hand and power tools to fabricate and assemble structural components.
  • Worked efficiently in a fast-paced team environment to meet project deadlines.
  • Developed strong attention to detail, time management, and on-site problem-solving skills.

Leadership & Involvement

Assistant Coach, Men’s Engineering Basketball

Western University

Oct 2026 – Present
  • Help run practices and game-day coaching for the Western Engineering men’s basketball team.
  • Work with players on skill development, team strategy, and in-game adjustments.

Executive Member, Western Ski & Snowboard Club

Western University

Sept 2025 – Present
  • Executive member of a student organization serving ~1,700 active members.
  • Help plan and execute ~6 large-scale events per month, managing logistics, budgeting, and coordination.
  • Organized major ski trips to Tremblant and Banff, including vendor coordination and risk planning.
  • Developed leadership, organizational, and communication skills while managing high-responsibility events.

Skills

Languages

  • C#
  • TypeScript
  • Python
  • Java
  • SQL
  • MATLAB

Frameworks & Tools

  • .NET
  • Angular
  • Git/GitHub
  • Azure DevOps (CI/CD)
  • Jasmine/Karma
  • TypeMoq
  • Arduino

Engineering & Design

  • SolidWorks
  • Onshape
  • Mechanical-Electrical Systems Integration
  • Prototyping & Iterative Testing

Get in Touch

Open to full-time roles starting May 2027 or later. The best way to reach me is email or LinkedIn.

Email owenshea04@gmail.com LinkedIn Owen O’Donnell
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