Colin Butler
About Colin Butler
Colin Butler is a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Torc Robotics with a strong background in automotive engineering and design. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and has experience in various engineering roles, including suspension design and technical support.
Work at Torc Robotics
Colin Butler has been employed at Torc Robotics as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on designing parts and systems for mass production, integrating various vehicle systems including structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and autonomy systems. His work contributes to the development of advanced robotic technologies in the automotive sector.
Education and Expertise
Colin Butler holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He also earned an Associate's degree in Engineering from Virginia Western Community College, completing his studies there from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he possesses a Minor in Motorsports Engineering. His expertise includes On-Road and Off-Road Suspension Design, Space-Frame Design, and Data Acquisition.
Background
Colin Butler began his educational journey at Salem High School, where he achieved an Advanced Diploma from 2007 to 2011. He gained practical experience in the engineering field through various roles, including as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Amadas Coach and as a Suspension Design Engineer II at Honda R&D Americas, Inc. His experience spans multiple engineering environments, showcasing his leadership capabilities.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Torc Robotics, Colin Butler worked in several engineering roles. He served as an Applications Engineer at Altec for six months in 2015 and as Technical Support at AiM Sports, LLC for seven months in 2014. He also held the position of Mechanical Design Engineer at ESS Technologies, Inc. for six months in 2021 and worked at Honda R&D Americas, Inc. from 2018 to 2021, focusing on suspension design.
Leadership Experience
Colin Butler has demonstrated leadership experience in engineering environments. He served as the SAE Team Captain at Virginia Western Community College from 2012 to 2014, where he led a team in engineering projects. His leadership skills are complemented by his technical expertise and hands-on experience in various engineering roles.