Table of Contents
Experience
i.HH Angus & Associates 2
ii.ATS Industrial Automation 4
iii.UW Research Lab 5
Projects
iv.Lunar Tread Testing Rig 6
v.ESHAbot 7
vi.Inventory Tracking App 8
 
vii.About 9
viii.Skills 10
Mechanical Engineering 3A · University of Waterloo
Spencer Dionisio

I am a mechanical engineering co-op student at the University of Waterloo, with hands-on experience across healthcare infrastructure, nuclear process improvement, and aerospace research.

At HH Angus & Associates, I delivered HVAC and plumbing design for two of Canada's largest hospital developments, coordinating hundreds of pipe segments across tight, multi-discipline project schedules. At ATS Industrial Automation, I built process automation tools that reduced electrical team wasted time from twelve per cent to one on live nuclear projects. At the UW Emerging Energy Lab, I designed test hardware and flew aboard a parabolic flight aircraft simulating lunar gravity at one-sixth g.

I work well under real project pressure, take ownership of complex deliverables, and communicate clearly across disciplines. Navigate the table of contents to explore my experience and projects, or download my résumé below.

Chapter i · Experience
HH Angus & Associates Ltd.

Mechanical DesignerSept – Dec 2024 · Second Term
Ottawa New Civic Development & Toronto healthcare infrastructure
  • Coordinated 6 piping systems across 8 floors in Revit with zero collisions, validated by flow and pressure calculations across 300+ pipe segments
  • Resolved 50+ multidisciplinary coordination issues through zoning overlays and Bluebeam markup, preserving design intent across consultant reviews
  • Managed weekly release of 400+ mechanical drawings, maintaining model consistency and submission deadlines
  • Mapped HVAC zones and 50+ shaft cores across tower plans; converted AutoCAD schematics into Revit
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Mechanical DesignerJan – Apr 2024 · First Term
TWH New Patient Tower, Toronto
  • Designed full plumbing layouts (HW, CW, HWR, urea drainage) across floors 4–7, resolving 500+ collisions for spatially efficient, code-compliant systems
  • Audited 200+ fixtures for label and size accuracy; tagged 300+ based on cutsheets and consultant markups
  • Performed HAP load estimations to validate mechanical sizing during early-stage design
Revit · AutoCAD · Bluebeam Revu · HAP
Chapter ii · Experience
ATS Industrial Automation

Manufacturing Process AnalystJan – Apr 2026
Process improvement across 5+ concurrent nuclear projects
  • Built and deployed a Power Apps and Power Automate inventory control system, reducing electrical team wasted time from 12% to 1% and saving 11% of budget hours
  • Applied Kaizen methodology to audit labour hours and manual requisitions, identifying a 40% resource imbalance
  • Eliminated one full employee equivalent in budgeted hours through automation and process redesign
  • Conducted process audits with leads across 6 teams to validate findings and drive adoption
Power Apps · Power Automate · SharePoint · Excel VBA · Microsoft Forms · Kaizen
Chapter iii · Experience
UW Emerging Energy Research Lab

Research EngineerMay 2025 – Present
Lunar wheel traction and regolith research · parabolic flight tested
  • Designed and modelled a single-wheel test rig and adjustable incline ramp in SolidWorks to evaluate lunar wheel tread performance on slopes exceeding 35°
  • Contributed to the design of 3 lunar regolith grinding systems
  • Executed live system testing aboard a parabolic flight aircraft simulating lunar gravity at 1/6g, collecting regolith behaviour data for academic research and space mission applications
  • Modelled historic wheel behaviour using Bekker's pressure-sinkage equations; developing data workflow for tread displacement measurement with planned LiDAR integration
SolidWorks · MATLAB · Bekker terramechanics · LiDAR (planned)
Chapter iv · Projects
Lunar Tread Testing Rig

What
  • Physical testing system to benchmark lunar wheel traction on slopes exceeding 35°
  • Scalable adjustable ramp with linear rail design simulating reduced-gravity wheel-ground interaction
How
  • Modelled historic wheel behaviour using Bekker's pressure-sinkage equations to estimate tread performance
  • Used lunar terrain characteristics and mobility data to guide ramp angle, loading, and tread design
  • Developed data workflow for tread displacement measurement; LiDAR integration planned
Results
  • Fully fabricated ramp and rail base with verified structural alignment and motion system reliability
  • Validated method for terrain-wheel interaction simulation based on historic rover models
  • Infrastructure complete — physical testing phase ready to launch
SolidWorks · MATLAB · Bekker equations · LiDAR (planned)
Chapter v · Projects
ESHAbot — Autonomous Seed-Planting Robot

What
  • Fully autonomous robot capable of navigating and planting seeds within a field grid
  • ME101 Capstone — led a 4-member team end-to-end through design, build, and systems integration
How
  • CAD-modelled the chassis and feeder system in SolidWorks, optimising for structural rigidity and consistent seed delivery
  • Fabricated hardware from raw materials using lathe, mill, and drill press
  • Coded and wired the seed hopper in RobotC, ensuring reliable actuation and compatibility with full robot logic
Results
  • Consistent seeding performance in live demonstrations under time and part constraints
  • Prioritised simplicity and reliability over complexity — a robust, field-ready unit
SolidWorks · RobotC · Fabrication shop
Chapter vi · Projects
Inventory Tracking Application

What
  • End-to-end inventory control system deployed across 5+ concurrent nuclear projects at ATS Industrial Automation
  • Built across Microsoft Forms, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Excel VBA
How
  • Manually analysed requisition records to identify critical wire shortages; prototyped a tracking tool in Excel VBA
  • Migrated to a scaleable Power Apps interface connected to a SharePoint list via Power Automate, automating inventory updates and team notifications
  • Conducted Kaizen-based process audits with team leads across 6 teams to validate findings and drive adoption
Results
  • Reduced electrical team wasted time from 12% to 1%
  • Saved 11% of total electrical budget hours through process redesign
  • Eliminated one full employee equivalent in budgeted hours through automation
Power Apps · Power Automate · SharePoint · Excel VBA · Microsoft Forms
Chapter vii
About

I thrive at the intersection of hands-on problem solving, quiet leadership, and human connection. Whether in the shop, on the ice, or guiding a team through a design challenge, I bring calm focus, attention to detail, and the ability to rally others around a common goal.

Playing high-level competitive hockey taught me discipline, adaptability, and how to stay composed under pressure. I carry those lessons into engineering and team dynamics alike.

I helped lead a six-person research team through the Global Ideas Institute — a province-wide initiative to improve youth sleep habits. I led research and interviews, contributed to weekly group discussions, and delivered a pitch to professional judges at the Munk School of Global Affairs.

I have spent six years as a youth skating coach and group instructor, teaching complex skills to beginners while maintaining an inclusive and encouraging environment.

I value being dependable, curious, and collaborative. I take pride in solving hard problems and making sure the work reflects care — not just for the outcome, but for the people involved along the way.

Chapter viii
Skills

Design & Engineering
SolidWorks · Revit · AutoCAD · Bluebeam Revu · GD&T · Schematic Reading
Programming
Python · MATLAB · C++ · Java · RobotC · Excel VBA
Systems & Automation
Power Automate · Power Apps · SharePoint · Microsoft Forms
Fabrication
Lathe · Mill · Drill Press · Bandsaw · 3D Printing
Methods
Kaizen · Bekker Terramechanics · HAP Load Estimation · Flow & Pressure Analysis