Summary
Andrew Specian is a Mechanical Development Engineer with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a decade of hands-on experience in robotics, mechatronics, and applied research. He combines academic rigor from an eight-year PhD at the University of Pennsylvania with practical product-development experience at Strato, Inc., and earlier internships at Ethicon where he led experiments, documentation, and vision-processing work. Comfortable leading teams or working independently, he has a track record of organizing complex projects, developing experimental apparatus, and creating data-processing tools that accelerate research workflows. His background spans lab-grade measurement techniques (PIV, vibration apparatus) to production-focused tasks like work instructions and process control. Based in Bound Brook, NJ, he brings a researcher’s curiosity to industry problems in the rail space, seeking measurable impact through robust mechanical and mechatronic solutions. An attention to both detailed experimentation and stakeholder communication sets him apart when translating prototypes into deployable systems.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering at The College of New Jersey
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering at University of Pennsylvania