Rowan Aufenast

Product Design Engineer

Hi, i'm Rowan Aufenast!

MEng Product Design Engineer


Lead Robotics Engineer Muddy Machines Ltd

Email: rowan.aufenast@gmail.com

CV

  Education

University Degree

Loughborough University -Graduation June 2021

  • Masters in Engineering, 1st Class Honours in Product Design Engineering with diploma in industrial studies

A-Levels

Farlingaye Sixth form - Graduation June 2016

  • A2 levels- AAAB in Maths, Physics, Product Design and General Studies
  • AS Levels- B Chemistry

GCSE

Farlingaye High School - Graduation June 2014

10 GCSEs A*-A, in Maths, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English literature and Language, Resistant Materials, Systems and Control, History, Psychology and Drama

  Work Experience

Muddy Machines Ltd

Lead Robotics Engineer- January 2025 – June 2025

Robotics Deign Engineer - September 2022 – January 2025

Graduate Mechtronics Engineer - October 2021 – September 2022

  • Worked on two agricultural robotics platfroms sprout and squirrel for harvesting and logistics and three harvesting systems for aspargus, Tenderstem™ brocoli, and courgettes.
  • Responsible lead Engineer for Design, Prtotype, Test and Documentation for launch on Squirrel logitics platform
  • Key Mechanical Engineer for Courgette and Tenderstem™ Harvesters
  • Built multiple working prototypes and pre production vehicles

Bosch Home and Garden

Engineering Intern - August 2018 – July 2019

  • Worked in pre-launch product quality and responsible for identifying post launch product quality issues
  • New product R&D, testing, Quality including CAD work using PTC Creo
  • Local expert on tensiometer in metrology lab for various testing
  • Industrial diploma/dissertation on bypass blade cutting forces and energy usage, manufactured two test rigs for acquiring data around subject

Bawdsey Primary School

After school volunteering – Lego League Competition2012-2016

  • Helped compete nationally and aided the building and programming of a basic robot
  • Taught me how to work with children and keep control of situations
  • Gave me skills in teaching and simplifying complex knowledge to a level that will be understood by the audience

St Mary’s Church, Bawdsey

Grounds Keeping September-2014 to September-2016

  • Taught me how to use my time efficiently and conduct my own periodic safety and maintenance checks on grounds keeping vehicles and equipment.
  • Independent working and decision making.

SKILLS

   Professional Skills

  • Leadership
  • Teamworking
  • Problem solving
  • Independent Working
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Project Management
  • Innovation

   Software Skills

  • CAD & CAM: Simens NX11
  • CAD: Solidworks, PTC Creo, Fusion 360, Onshape
  • CAD 2D: Techsoft 2D Design
  • Electronics: Ki CAD
  • FDM Slicing: Simplify 3D, Ultimaker Cura, Bambu Studio
  • Image Manipulation: Adobe Photoshop
  • Graphical art Platform: Autodesk Sketchbook
  • Project Mangment: Asana
  • Microsoft Office Suite & G Suite

   Practical Skills

  • Milling - Use and Setup
  • Turning - Use and Setup
  • MIG Welding - Use, Setup and Maintence
  • Adative Manufacturing FDM 3D Printing - Use, Setup, Maintence and Modification
  • Bandsaw - Use, Setup and Maintence
  • Tensometer - Use and Setup
  • General Metrology Equipment
  • General Hand and Power Tools
  • Electronics - Soldering and SImple PCB Design
  • Robotics - Basic Programming and Setup

   Engineering Skills

  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Power train design
  • Electronics Enclosures and wiring
  • Robotics End effectors and manipulation
  • Automation and sensing
  • CAD Admin
  • Linear motion systems
  • Mechanism design
  • 3D Printing
  • Prototyping and test rig development