I'M
Kolby Wade.
Mechanical Engineering
Product Development
KW
I am a senior mechanical engineering student at the University of Florida with a passion for designing and developing innovative products. My experience spans across multiple industries, from sport technology to beverage dispensing, where I’ve designed everything from laser timing systems to soda machine covers for Coca-Cola. I specialize in CAD modeling, electrical design, product development, and rapid prototyping. With a strong foundation in concept generation, electrical design, and rapid prototyping, I bring a hands-on approach to solving complex engineering challenges.
PORTFOLIO
03 Experience
2024 - present
SimpliFaster
2022 - 2023
Gator Motor Sports
Cockpit Engineer
As a cockpit engineer for my school's Formula-style car team, I contributed to the design of key components such as the seatback mold, footwell, steering wheel, and driver ergonomics. My responsibilities included extensive carbon fiber layups, performing finite element analysis (FEA), and using CNC, lathe, and mill manufacturing techniques with both aluminum and steel. I worked closely with a group to ensure seamless integration of our parts with other sub teams, optimizing the overall performance and driver experience.
Product Development Engineer
At SimpliFaster, a leading sport technology company, I design and develop new products from concept to completion, including housings, CAD modeling, electrical components, and coding. My responsibilities also include soldering, stress analysis, material selection, and designing for manufacturability. In addition to product development, I work with customers to troubleshoot issues and perform electrical repairs for the products we distribute.
2018 - 2020
ValidFill
R&D Engineer Intern
Played a key role in the CAD modeling, electronic design, and the overall shape and usability of a product developed in response to COVID-19 at Validfill. Collaborated with the lead engineer and managed the testing of 50+ prototypes in alignment with Coca-Cola's standards. Designed and built a custom testing machine to perform 1.2 million cycles, achieving an error margin below 0.1%. After the design, modeling, and testing phases, the final product was injection molded and is now used globally, including at In-N-Out Burger locations and on college campuses across the U.S.