Erika Mc Andrews
About Erika Mc Andrews
Erika Mc Andrews is a Mechanical Engineer with experience in various engineering roles, including internships at Focal Point, LLC and Mitchell Plastics. She currently works at Plexus Corp., where she leads mechanical design efforts for complex mechatronic systems.
Work at Plexus
Erika Mc Andrews has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Mechanical Engineer since 2019. In her role, she focuses on the design and development of mechanical components, ensuring they meet the requirements of various projects. She collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software aspects of complex mechatronic systems. Her experience at Plexus has allowed her to apply her engineering skills in a practical environment, contributing to the company's success in delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
Education and Expertise
Erika Mc Andrews earned her Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, she completed her Ontario Secondary School Diploma and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at St. John's Kilmarnock School from 2004 to 2015. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Erika Mc Andrews has a diverse background in mechanical engineering, having completed multiple internships prior to her current position. She worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Focal Point, LLC in 2018 for three months, where she focused on mechanical component design. In 2016, she interned at Mitchell Plastics for two months, where she also served as a mentor for a summer intern. Additionally, she gained experience as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Skyjack Inc. in 2017 for three months.
Achievements
During her internship at Mitchell Plastics, Erika Mc Andrews led a multidisciplinary team in the assembly build of 105 prototype units. She also played a key role in mentoring a summer intern, providing guidance and support in project work and training. In her current position at Plexus, she serves as the Mechanical Lead for Healthcare/Life Science and Commercial/Industrial products, utilizing tools such as Solidworks, Creo Parametric, Windchill, and Agile PLM to control mechanical component design.