J. Auston Ferrarer
About J. Auston Ferrarer
J. Auston Ferrarer is a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern at Plexus Corp., where he collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance product design. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and has experience in prototyping, robotics instruction, and research assistance.
Work at Plexus
Currently, J. Auston Ferrarer serves as a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern at Plexus Corp. in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to various projects that involve collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, including Mechanical, Biomedical, Quality, and System engineers. His responsibilities include enhancing product design and feasibility, particularly in the context of Class 2 point-of-care medical devices.
Education and Expertise
J. Auston Ferrarer earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. His academic focus included Machine Design and Rapid Prototyping. This educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary to engage in complex design processes and feasibility analyses, particularly for injection molding.
Background
Before his current role at Plexus Corp., J. Auston Ferrarer gained practical experience through various positions. He worked at the Invention Studio at Georgia Tech as a Prototyping Instructor and 3D Printing Apprentice from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Robotics Instructor and Curriculum Developer at iD Tech Camps for a brief period in 2018. He also held a position as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering from 2018 to 2020.
Achievements
During his internship at Plexus Corp. from June 2020 to August 2020, J. Auston Ferrarer developed demonstrative models and design guides aimed at improving product understanding for customers and manufacturers. His work involves navigating complex regulatory stipulations related to medical devices, showcasing his ability to handle intricate design challenges.