Taylor Gowdy
About Taylor Gowdy
Taylor Gowdy is a Product Engineer with advanced proficiency in SOLIDWORKS, specializing in mechanical design and fabrication of fixtures for PCBA validation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Arizona State University and has experience working with various organizations, including Privoro and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Work at Privoro
Taylor Gowdy currently serves as a Product Engineer at Privoro, a position held since 2024. In this role, Gowdy leads design validation testing (DVT) for the development of three products, ensuring their reliability and performance. Prior to this role, Gowdy worked as a Product Design Engineer at Privoro from 2023 to 2024. During this time, Gowdy contributed to the design and development of various mechanical components, utilizing advanced engineering skills.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Gowdy earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) with a focus on Mechanical Engineering Systems from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, studying from 2020 to 2024. Additionally, Gowdy studied Pre-Science at the University of Washington from 2019 to 2020. Gowdy is a Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert in Mechanical Design, demonstrating advanced proficiency in mechanical design projects and the use of SOLIDWORKS software.
Background
Taylor Gowdy has a diverse background in engineering and administrative roles. Before joining Privoro, Gowdy interned as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Privoro from 2021 to 2023 and as a Student Intern at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) from 2018 to 2019. Gowdy also worked as an Administrative Assistant at Pointe3 Real Estate from 2019 to 2020 and served as a Technology Consultant at Arizona State University from 2020 to 2021.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In the role of Product Engineer, Taylor Gowdy writes product and technical requirements for various products and test fixtures, showcasing the ability to define and document essential product specifications. Gowdy also utilizes Solidworks PDM for collaboration with other engineers, indicating experience in product data management systems that facilitate team-based engineering projects. This skill set enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering workflows.