Helaina Hurwitz
About Helaina Hurwitz
Helaina Hurwitz is a Test Engineering Manager with extensive experience in mechanical engineering, currently working at Andrews Cooper in Seattle, Washington. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has previously worked at Novinium, Inc., Upwork, NEMO Equipment, and Outdoor Research.
Work at Andrews Cooper
Helaina Hurwitz has been employed at Andrews Cooper since 2021, where she holds the position of Test Engineering Manager. In this role, she oversees testing processes and engineering teams, ensuring that products meet quality standards. Additionally, she serves as a Staff Test Engineer, contributing her expertise in mechanical engineering to various projects. Her tenure at Andrews Cooper has been marked by her focus on testing and design, leveraging her extensive background in engineering.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to her current role, Helaina Hurwitz worked at Outdoor Research as a Test Engineer from 2020 to 2021. She also gained experience as an Associate Engineer at Novinium, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she freelanced as an engineer on Upwork from 2016 to 2018 and completed a two-month internship at NEMO Equipment, Inc. in 2016. These positions provided her with a diverse range of experiences in mechanical engineering, focusing on testing and design.
Education and Expertise
Helaina Hurwitz earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Materials Science Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. This institution is recognized for its rigorous engineering curriculum. In addition to her formal education, she completed leadership training at NOLS, where she participated in programs focused on mountaineering, rock climbing, and river skills from 2013 to 2014. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in mechanical engineering.
Background in Leadership and Mountaineering
Helaina Hurwitz has a background in leadership, having completed programs at NOLS that emphasized mountaineering and outdoor skills. This experience has contributed to her leadership abilities, which she applies in her engineering roles. Her training at NOLS included Waddington Mountaineering, Rock, and River programs, enhancing her skills in teamwork and problem-solving in challenging environments.
Early Education
Helaina Hurwitz completed her high school education at Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School, where she graduated with a diploma in 2014. This foundational education prepared her for her subsequent studies in engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.