Greg Paraskos
About Greg Paraskos
Greg Paraskos is a mechanical engineer with extensive experience in finite element analysis and thermal analysis. He has worked for various companies, including Northern Power Systems, Desktop Metal, and ISEE, and has specialized in designing robotic systems and optimizing thermal performance.
Work at ISEE
Greg Paraskos has been employed at ISEE as a Mechanical Engineer since 2018. His role involves applying his expertise in mechanical design and analysis to various projects. He works remotely from Cambridge, Massachusetts, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the engineering field.
Current Employment at Pickle Robot Company
Since 2020, Greg Paraskos has been working at Pickle Robot Company as a Mechanical Engineer. His responsibilities include utilizing his skills in mechanical design and analysis to support the company's initiatives in robotics. He operates in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and in-office tasks.
Previous Experience in Mechanical Engineering
Greg Paraskos has a diverse background in mechanical engineering, having worked at several companies. He served as a Mechanical Engineer and Analyst at Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics from 2016 to 2017. He also held positions at Desktop Metal from 2017 to 2021 and Verve Motion for a brief period in 2021. His experience spans various aspects of mechanical design and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Greg Paraskos earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Vermont between 1994 and 1998. He is proficient in using Ansys for finite element analysis and thermal analysis. His expertise extends to CAD software such as SolidWorks and ProEngineer, which he utilizes for mechanical design.
Design and Development Projects
Greg Paraskos has been involved in significant design projects, including the creation of a robotic end effector for autonomous tractor-trailer airbrake connection. He also contributed to the design of a mobile robot platform featuring a 6-degree-of-freedom robot arm, focusing on stability analysis and integration. His work emphasizes collaboration with control systems experts to enhance robotic platforms.