About

My name is Luke Parna-Gile! I am a passionate Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Student. I am pursuing my degree at Queen's University.


I am currently in the final year of my undergrad and I am also working part time at MacLean Engineering as a Software Engineering Intern.

  • Phone: 705 345 1626
  • Email: luke.parnagile@queensu.ca
  • City: Kingston, ON

Technical Interests

Robotics

Controls

Simulation

3D CAD Design

Software Engineering

Manufacturing

Algorithms

Automotive

Personal Interests

Wind Surfing

Piano

Drums

Soccer

Basketball

Sketching

Mountain Biking

Hiking

Education

Queen's University

BASc in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering

September 2021 - Present
Relevant Coursework
  • Mechatronics & Robotics Design III
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Signals and Systems
  • Sensors and Electric Actuators
  • Automatic Control
  • Industrial Automation
  • Introduction to Robotics
  • Probability and Random Processes
  • Microprocessor Interfacing and Embedded Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Economics & Business
  • Electronics II
  • Numerical Methods and Optimization
  • Computer Architecture
  • Mechatronics & Robotics Design I
  • Mechatronics & Robotics Design II

Experience

MacLean Engineering

2024 - Current

Software Engineering Intern

  • Developing telemetry systems using protocols such as CAN networks, HTTP/HTTPS, and MQTT, and programming languages including Python, Bash, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, along with frameworks like Flask.
  • Building and setting up physical testing apparatus by constructing CAN harnesses, designing mounts, and connecting telemetry units to simulated vehicles based on architecture diagrams.
  • Utilizing tools such as WebSockets, Azure DevOps, and Git to support communication, development, and deployment processes.
  • Testing and debugging telemetry units under real-world conditions to ensure reliability and optimal performance.
  • Developing comprehensive documentation and optimizing engineering production processes to ensure transparent communication and drive continuous improvements.

Honda of Canada Mfg.

2024

Automation Engineer Intern

  • Engineer, write, and debug PLC programs, integrating with sensors, conveyors, robots (Fanuc, Yaskawa), HMI, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and equipment for cycle time and machine status in production
  • Implementing Honda’s IIoT Smart Factory project across Civic, CRV, and Engine Plant to transition Preventative Maintenance from Time Based schedules to Cycle Based metering reducing costs by over 1.1 million annually

Thomsons Metal by Design

2023

Product Design Intern

  • Designed and fabricated metal products for customers to fix, replace or create industrial parts or equipment.
  • Restructured company file organization while assembling 3D models and production drawings on SolidWorks.
  • Calculated moments on structural members and machined and manufactured from production drawings.

Honda of Canada Mfg.

2022

Production Associate

  • Assembled and inspected high quality automotive vehicles with great attention to detail and total accuracy in fast paced environment
  • Supported co-workers in team environment to maintain quality and efficiency of production line

Projects

  • All
  • Software
  • Robotics
  • Hardware

3D Web Development

Automatic Pet Feeder

Autonomous and Remoted Controlled Mobile Robot

Autonomous Mobile Robot for Air Quality Mapping

Autonomous Front End Loader

State Machine for Autonomous Chevy Bolt

Geocentric Orbit Models

SumFun Hack-a-thon

2D C++ Game

2D C++ Game

International Engineering Def Hacks Worldwide 3.0

Industrial Stairs

Industrial Mobile Rack

Scale Model Vertical Farm

Skills

Software Languages

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Programs and Tools

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Contact

Social Profiles

Email

luke.parnagile@queensu.ca

Cell

+1 (705) 345 1626