Open to co-op · Fall 2027

River Evans
Mechatronics Engineer

Building things at the intersection of hardware and software — robotics, embedded systems, and autonomous control. I focus on reliable, test-driven engineering for real-world systems.

I design, build, and program robots — from CAD to the competition field.

Mechatronics co-op student at McMaster University focused on robotics, embedded systems, and autonomous control. Across three FIRST Tech Challenge seasons I've designed mechanisms in Fusion 360, 3D-printed and wired complete robots, and written the firmware and autonomous routines that drive them — then defended the designs to judges and drove the bot in match play. I'm looking for co-op placements where I can build reliable hardware and ship it.

3
FTC competition seasons
Team Canada Junior Roller Derby selections
2
Consecutive music festival gold medals
1
National lifeguard certification

What I bring

  • Design — Fusion 360 CAD, technical design, prototyping.
  • Build — 3D printing, mechanical assembly, electrical wiring.
  • Program — Java, C++, Embedded C, autonomous routines.
  • Lead — captain, mentor, and primary robot driver.

Education

McMaster University

B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering — Co-op Expected June 2030

Bernie Custis Secondary School

Honours graduate James V. Guildace Award and Scholarship

Experience

BCSS Robotics Team

FTC & Skills Ontario Competitor · 3 years
  • Designed robot mechanisms in Fusion 360 and 3D-printed custom parts.
  • Built drivetrains, lifts, and arms; wired sensors, motors, and controllers.
  • Developed and tested autonomous routines for competition tasks.
  • Presented designs to judges; managed parts inventory and procurement.
  • Mentored new members and drove the robot as primary driver.

Team Canada Junior Roller Derby

Captain, 2025 · Home league captain
  • Led training plans and delivered athlete development boot camps.
  • Coached newer athletes; competed nationally and internationally in the US and Denmark.

Audio Production & Live Sound

Live sound engineer
  • Ran live sound for community events and performances.
  • Recorded and mixed projects in Ableton Live and Reaper; built a home studio.
  • Assisted technical production at Hamilton Music Collective venues.
Java C++ Embedded C Fusion360 Blender Sensors
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