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Youngsung Song

Auckland

Summary

Hands-on result oriented engineer with PCB design, real-time software, and product validation experience. Gained industry exposure at Aroa Biosurgery designing and testing PCBs. Currently expanding automation and industrial communication skills through a Part 4 project integrating CAD/CAPP/CAM into a cloud-based manufacturing system. Known for having strong eagerness to learn, collaboration, critical thinking, and delivering practical, user-friendly solutions

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Systems Engineering Intern

AROA Biosurgery
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Designed, tested, and implemented test PCBs board with a custom mechanical housing, integrating protection circuitry, dual power capability, and modularity improvements.
  • Developed a test and validation plan and created a user guide for non-technical users.
  • Conducted automated PCBA testing in a controlled environment

Research Intern

University Of Auckland
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Proposed an Internet of Things sensor network solution by conducting a systematic literature review on Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease.
  • Conducted cost benefit analysis reports using decision tree to find monetary and non-monetary values of interventions for Breast Cancer and Rheumatic Fever using EXCEL for calculations.
  • Created an R Shiny dashboard to aid in diagnosing rheumatic fever and breast cancer risks from PROMs questionnaire results.

Mechanical, Mechatronics Assistence Centre Mentor

University of Auckland
03.2025 - Current
  • Providing Academic guidance and mentoring to part 2 mechanical and mechatronics students

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
12.2025

Skills

  • Altium
  • SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, Autodesk Inventor
  • LTspice
  • C (OOP)
  • Python
  • MATLAB SIMULINK
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical Thinking

Projects

  • Analogue to CAN Converter (Personal Project)

Developed an analogue to CAN converter for the 2023 Formula SAE car using Altium, enhancing modularity and optimizing space.


  • Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS) (Personal Project)

Designed and implemented an APPS for the 2023 Formula SAE car using Altium, processing pedal position input and outputting a boosted signal for the control unit.


  • Cloud-Based Manufacturing via OPC UA (ONGOING University Project)

Developing CAD/CAM automation via Fusion APIs and integrating into OPC UA cloud based manufacturing system with web integration.


  • Real-Time Software Design Project (University Project)

Implemented ADC on ATmega328P to sample analog signals using timers, with serial data transfer in C and Finite State Machine principles.


  • Multithreaded Audio Processing (University Project)

Developed a C++ program using block based processing to adjust pitch of input audio and output through speakers, ensuring seamless user input handling.

Achievements

  • 2023 Formula SAE Car Achievement: 1st in engineering design and acceleration race of the Australasia competition
  • Summer Research Scholarship 2023 : Awarded opportunity to work as a summer research intern
  • Dean's Honours List 2022, 2023 and 2024
  • Kiwijam 2024 Experimental Award Winner
  • BECA Conceptual Design Competition

Timeline

Mechanical, Mechatronics Assistence Centre Mentor

University of Auckland
03.2025 - Current

Electrical Systems Engineering Intern

AROA Biosurgery
11.2024 - 02.2025

Research Intern

University Of Auckland
11.2023 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics

University of Auckland
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