ABEIKU DARKWA

Engineering Portfolio

I like deep R&D and managing projects in tech

PERSONAL PROJECTS

THE DREAMMAKER

An optimized actuator to make robotic dreams come true

DRONE DESIGN CHALLENGE

An electronic enclosure and landing gear design for a drone's needs

THE SCOOT-E

An E-scooter development project with a wild ending.....

HEAT TRANSFER MODEL

A partial differential equation based model to analyze heat transfer in spherical objects

PHANTOM QDD

A custom quasi-direct-drive (QDD) for compliant robots

PROJECT PANDA

A compliant and low cost parallel 5R robot

Bend All Automotive - Test and Validation Engineering Intern (May 2023-Aug 2023)

Executed 150+ mechanical compliance tests across 2,500+ parts, producing detailed failure analysis reports

Completed DVT on transmission and engine oil coolers to ensure alignment with OEM specifications

Sienci Labs - R&D Engineering Intern (Jan 2024-May 2024)

Developed and prototyped a laser-diode magnetic mount attachment

Designed and executed breakaway force and deflection testing to assess mount performance

Authored a 50-page SOP and technical resource library for the laser beam system

IQC - Optical Systems Engineering Intern (Sep 2024-Dec 2024)

Led the development of 4 optical reference boards for a quantum computer’s ion position tracking system

Characterized an optical position sensor for reference board development with Python and MATLAB

Developed a 3D printed soldering jig to populate a mock PCB used for electrical testing of a critical ZIF socket

EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP PROJECTS

ZohFye Motion - Systems Engineering Intern (May 2025-Aug 2025)

Led cross-functional CO₂ laser validation efforts, developing and executing test procedures and data analysis

Generated 20+ precise engineering drawings and assembled comprehensive manufacturing order packages

Guided design reviews, recommending modifications that enhanced component quality and reduced production costs