Michelle Nooteboom
About Michelle Nooteboom
Michelle Nooteboom is a Senior Hardware Engineer at Ouster, specializing in opto-electro-mechanical system design and test-driven development. She has a background in Bio-Mechanical Engineering and Systems Engineering, with experience in mentoring interns and enhancing manufacturing processes.
Current Role at Ouster
Michelle Nooteboom serves as a Senior Hardware Engineer at Ouster, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is involved in the design and development of advanced LiDAR systems. Her responsibilities include mentoring interns and leading the design, development, and integration of system-level and sub-assembly tests. She works in a hybrid capacity within the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to the enhancement of product capabilities.
Previous Experience at University of the Pacific
Michelle Nooteboom has a diverse background in various roles at the University of the Pacific. She worked as a Supplemental Instructor for four months in 2016, a Student Advisor from 2017 to 2019, and as a Teaching Assistant for eight months during 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Tutor for one year from 2018 to 2019. These roles provided her with experience in academic support and student mentorship.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Nooteboom is pursuing a Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering at Penn State University, expected to be completed in 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Bio-Mechanical Engineering from the University of the Pacific, which she achieved in 2020. Her educational background supports her expertise in opto-electro-mechanical system design and test-driven development.
Achievements in Engineering
During her tenure at Ouster as a Hardware Engineer from 2019 to 2024, Michelle Nooteboom significantly boosted manufacturing line sensor throughput by 500% through the implementation of multiprocessing code. She also enhanced test efficiency by integrating time-syncing hardware and logic, and automated LiDAR system qualification tests using Python, streamlining processes and improving overall efficiency.
Experience as a Jazzercise Instructor
Since 2017, Michelle Nooteboom has been working as a Jazzercise Instructor at Jazzercise, Inc. This role involves leading fitness classes and promoting health and wellness in the community. Her experience in this position complements her engineering career by showcasing her ability to engage and motivate individuals in a group setting.