Welcome to my site!
I am Jorge, a passionate and driven engineer with a focus on robotics, automation, and additive manufacturing. On this site, you’ll find an overview of educational background, research, and professional experience
What I love to do!
Driving product development of robotics automated solutions.
ROBOTICS SOLUTIONS
Experience in developing robotic systems, integrating hardware and software components, and leveraging the Robot Operating System (ROS) for various applications, including robot arms and mobile robots.
SOFTWARE BACKEND/GUI
Experience in programming languages like Python and C++ enables me to design and implement complex software solutions, including user interfaces, backend logic, and control systems, for a seamless user experience.
SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
I am skilled in CAD design using Fusion 360 and Solidworks, which allows me to effectively design, prototype, and implement electromechanical systems, ensuring a successful transition from concept to reality.
Skills
My Experience
08/2022 - Present
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Research Scientist
Invented and patented an advanced automated robotic asphalt testing system, sponsored by TxDOT. Led hardware, software, and electronics development with exceptional results.
06/2021 -08/2022
Texas A&M University – Engineering
Graduate Research assistant
Conducted research on robotics and automation within the transportation sector, leveraging innovative technologies and robotics.
01/2020-06/2021
Texas A&M University – Engineering
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
Developed sensor feedback controls, path planning strategies, and maintained 30+ mobile robots
Automated Robotic Asphalt testing system
I have been working on this robotics system for the past 3 years.
This system is an attempt to automate the testing process of the most important properties of Hot-Mix asphalt, reducing the testing time from 48 Hrs to 1 Hrs. This projects was sponsored by TxDOT(Texas Department of Transportation) and hopes to revolutionize the transportation industry by igniting other ways robotics and automation could be used in this field.
As the lead researcher and developer, my responsibilities encompass the entire system, ranging from computer-aided design (CAD) to the creation of a user-friendly front end, a well integrated back end, the implementation of a robust Internet of Things (IoT) communication network, electronics and power designs, Robotic integration and programing… AND MUCH MORE!!
Senior Project
Multimodal powder feedstock compaction system
As the Lead for Software and Controls, I was responsible for developing a highly responsive user interface that seamlessly processed user inputs and initiated the testing procedure. Additionally, I wrote the code necessary to facilitate communication with various sensors and MODBUS devices.
This compaction system was engineered to conduct cutting-edge research on the impact of applied pressure on the powder bed density within binder jet 3D printing technology.
Undergraduate Project
Binder ceramic jetting 3D printer
The primary goal of this endeavor was to design and develop a modular ceramic Binder Jetting 3D printer, focused on enhancing the use of custom high-flowability ceramic powders as the powder feed for the binder jetting 3D printing process. As the project lead, I successfully directed a team of eight undergraduate students to bring this innovative concept to fruition. My role also involved presenting our groundbreaking research and the 3D printer at various conferences, where I honed my skills in effective communication and furthered my expertise in research and development.
Open-Source Mobile robot platform
In my years as a teaching assistant for a mobile robotics course, I took on the role of a developer for the SCUTTLE robot platform. Working alongside fellow engineers, I contributed to software development for motor control and path following. Additionally, I created and edited educational videos covering topics like kinematics, electronics, and software related to the robot.
In my spare time, I hosted online workshops for students and SCUTTLE robot users, offering insights on how to incorporate the platform into their projects.
SHELL-ECO Marathon Autonomous Competition
Participated as team leader for the Texas A&M Team. In charge of the PID controls of the simulated car. Software would be subscribed to ROS topics from values generated from path planning, perception, and control algorithms for an autonomous vehicle.
