Engineering Analyst - Toyota Motor Manufactoring Canada (TMMC)
- 🚘 Incoming W26
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Khajani Sivapala
Honors Mechatronics Engineering @ University of Waterloo
🤖 Innovate. Prototype. Impact.
⚙️ Integrating mechanics, electronics, and automation for real-world impact
🎯 Seeking Winter 2026 Co-ops in automotive design, testing, electromechanical systems, or R&D.
Experience
Robotics Engineer - WATbotics
- ⚙️ Designed and modeled the quadcopter base & propellers using SolidWorks
- 🔋 Helped develop the electrical schematic outlining component and power connections
- 🚁 Created full quadcopter assembly sketch integrating mechanical and electrical systems
Maintenance Engineering Intern - Cérélia North America
- 🤖 Shadowed PLC & motor repair work with Root Cause Analysis → gained automation knowledge
- 📦 Implemented grid-based inventory for 2,650+ components → improved traceability
- ⚙️ Updated CMMS → streamlined maintenance planning
- 📈 Analyzed energy & operations → boosted efficiency
- 💻 Built dynamic Excel tools → faster, more accurate reporting
Aerodynamics General Member - UW Formula Electric
- 🛠️ Developed carbon fiber undertray → improved structural performance
- 📏 Fabricated 260" × 180" vacuum bag → enabled consistent curing
- 👥 Supported aerodynamic component testing & manufacturing prep
Chassis General Member - UW Formula Electric
- 🧪 Ran adhesive tests → optimized steel chassis bonding
- 🧰 Machined top hats & inserts → ensured GD&T compliance
- 🛠️ Processed 20+ steel tubes → assembled chassis frame
First Year Representative (Mechatronics Engineering) - Waterloo Engineering Society
- 🗣️ Advocated for Mechatronics students → improved course delivery
- 📊 Analyzed surveys → helped improve class performance ~30%
Medical Administrative Assistant (Biomedical Engineering Department) - Scarborough Health Network (Co-Op)
- 🛠️ Assisted BME technicians with repairs + diagnosing → maintained neonatal incubators
- 📂 Organized & proofread technical docs → improved accuracy
- 📊 Uploaded 25+ equipment data sheets + edited floor plans → updated hospital database
Projects
🚛 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Innovation Challenge: Vehicle State Monitoring System
Built real-time monitoring for nuclear waste transport using Arduino Uno R4 WiFi & sensors
Sent live telemetry to ThingSpeak via WiFi for remote monitoring
Simulated radiation/fire detection using IR sensors
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🚘 WAT Dissect - Car Dissection
Dismantled sections of 2 cars, including front bumper, parts of the engine, brakes, etc
Gained hands-on experience in automotive mechanics and tool usage
Supervised and instructed brake rotor-caliper removal procedures
🦾 ReFlex: The Teleoperated Robotic Hand
Developed a tendon-driven robotic hand for real-time teleoperation
Integrated servo motors, Arduino, flex sensors & glove interface
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👩🏽🔧 Equipment Repair Shadowing
Applied Root Cause Analysis to identify underlying issues
Shadowed maintenance repair procedures and processes
🚗 Toyota Mechanical Innovation Challenge: AGV Design
Designed AGV for dual-mode door & box transport with safe warehouse navigation
Modeled & 3D-printed custom grippers in SOLIDWORKS
Built lift system with Tetrix, DC motors, servos, PS4 controller & sensors
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🏎️ University of Waterloo Formula Electric
Developed a carbon fibre layup by adhesive spraying foam and carbon fiber to the undertray core
Applied GD&T and manufacturing principles to machine steel top hats
🖨️ DotMatic: The Braille Printing Robot
Developed low-cost portable CNC-style braille printer for schools
Built with LEGO EV3, servos, laser-cut racks & foam paper
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🔊 Cat-Themed Speaker
Built cardboard speaker with Seeeduino Nano, amplifier, and push button
Designed conical face & octagonal chamber → maximized volume and sound direction
Added cat-themed aesthetics; recognized for creativity and performance
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🚘 Auto Shop Repair Projects
Dissected and reassembled a 4-stroke engine & performed repairs on a car engine
Repaired suspension systems with hydraulic components
Performed disc, drum, and combination brake replacements and inspections
Completed fully independent tire changes and alignments
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma
Show Credential →WHMIS
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Engineering Machine Shop Training
University of Waterloo certified training
Interests
Bharatanatyam
A classical South Indian dance that I have been learning for 14+ years
Swimming
I've competed competitively, specifically for backcrawl (50m & 100m)
Drawing
I enjoy creating sketches, illustrations, and concept art to express ideas visually
Photography & Vlogs
I'm always trying to capture the moment through photography or vlogs
Travelling
I love exploring new places and can't wait to travel more
Marvel
Tony Stark sparked my passion for mechatronics
Let’s Connect!
Whether you want to chat about engineering, design, or dancing — I’d love to hear from you.