Resume

Maxwell Farrington

Profile

Engineer passionate about solving complex challenges through iterative design, creativity, and precision. Skilled in CAD modeling, rapid prototyping, and robotics, with a proven ability to transform innovative concepts into real-world solutions. Thrive in high-pressure environments, delivering critical repairs and upgrades under tight deadlines. Committed to advancing sustainable technologies and creating impactful designs that improve lives and the planet.

Technical Skills

• 3D modeling (Fusion 360, SolidWorks), prototyping, thermal analysis, sensor integration, Python, control systems, load analysis, structural optimization, field testing, and manufacturing collaboration.

Experience

Transcend Engineering | Bethel, VT

Design Engineer | May 2023 – Present

• Designed and prototyped robust sensor systems for agricultural and environmental applications, enhancing reliability in extreme field conditions.

• Partnered with data scientists and optics experts to optimize prototypes for accuracy and seamless data integration.

• Developed custom thermal solutions and testing apparatuses, improving sensor durability and measurement precision.

• Created patent visuals and technical graphics to clearly communicate designs for stakeholders.

LandScan | San Luis Obispo, CA

Engineering Design Consultant | July 2021 – July 2023 

• • Co-inventor on two patents for soil probe technology, advancing multi-sensor integration for improved environmental data collection.

  • Engineered robust enclosures to protect field electronics, and optimized sensor configurations within soil probes to maximize durability and data accuracy.

  • Executed real-time design adjustments and repairs to optimize prototype performance during field testing.

  • Developed high-quality visualizations, renders, and animations that effectively communicated technical features for marketing and stakeholder engagement.

M-SENSE Research Group | University of Vermont

Research Engineer | June 2021 – May 2022 

• Led design of a sensor-integrated knee brace for post-ACL recovery, balancing clinical functionality with comfort.

• Refined usability with physician input, integrating motion-tracking sensors for precise joint monitoring.

Transcend Engineering | Bethel, VT

Intern | 2015 - 2021

• Assisted with fieldwork, planning, and prototyping for environmental monitoring projects, contributing to early-stage product development for moisture sensors and other solutions.

Education

B.S. Biomedical Engineering | University of Vermont | January 2024

Relevant Coursework: Biomedical Instrumentation, Digital Control with Embedded Systems, Mechanics of Solids, Biothermodynamics, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Fluid Mechanics, Capstone Design

Awards: UVM Vermont Scholars Award Recipient, Dean’s List Fall 2018

Leadership & Mentorship

FIRST Robotics Competition | Team 885, Team 6933 | 2013 – Present

• Developed engineering skills as a student with FRC Team 885, then founded and led FRC Team 6933, establishing team values and leading robot design. Currently serve as Technical Mentor, guiding students in CAD, prototyping, and hands-on engineering in a collaborative environment.