Margaret Donnelly
About Margaret Donnelly
Margaret Donnelly is a Research Engineer with extensive experience in electrical engineering, currently working at ACV Auctions. She has previously held positions at Moog Aircraft and the University at Buffalo, where she contributed to various projects in vehicle diagnostics, acoustics, and medical technology.
Work at ACV Auctions
Margaret Donnelly has been employed at ACV Auctions as a Research Engineer since 2019. In this role, she leads research efforts focused on understanding and interpreting vehicle acoustics. Her work contributes to the development of innovative solutions within the automotive technology sector. Margaret's responsibilities also include designing hardware and procedures aimed at efficiently diagnosing vehicle faults, showcasing her expertise in engineering applications relevant to the tech industry.
Previous Experience at Moog Aircraft
Prior to her current position, Margaret Donnelly worked at Moog Aircraft in various engineering roles. She served as an Electrical Product Engineering Co-Op from 2017 to 2018 for 11 months, where she gained hands-on experience in the aerospace sector. Following this, she held the position of Electrical Product Engineer from 2018 to 2019 for 10 months. In these roles, she managed the build, testing, and troubleshooting of aircraft control units across multiple product lines.
Education and Expertise
Margaret Donnelly studied Electrical Engineering at the University at Buffalo, where she earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2014 to 2018. She continued her education at the same institution and achieved a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering from 2018 to 2020. Her academic background provided a solid foundation for her engineering expertise, particularly in areas such as data analysis and hardware design.
Research Contributions
Margaret Donnelly has made significant contributions to research during her academic and professional career. At the University at Buffalo, she conducted data analysis of signals generated by partial discharges during the electrical breakdown of dielectric elastomer actuators. Additionally, she assisted in the development of a nonthermal plasma torch for the treatment of melanoma, demonstrating her versatility in applying engineering principles to various fields.
Early Career at University at Buffalo
Before her engineering roles, Margaret Donnelly gained experience as a Student Assistant at the University at Buffalo. She held this position from 2015 to 2018 for a total of three years. During her time as a Student Assistant, she supported various academic and research activities, which helped her develop essential skills in engineering and research methodologies.