Paige Carter
About Paige Carter
Paige Carter is a Mechanical Engineering Technician with expertise in CAD and fabrication, currently working at Fresh Consulting in Bellevue, Washington. She has extensive experience in robotics and project management, having served as a mentor and instructor in various roles within the FIRST robotics community.
Work at Fresh Consulting
Paige Carter has been employed at Fresh Consulting as a Mechanical Engineering Technician since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her skills in CAD and fabrication to support various mechanical engineering projects. Prior to this position, she worked at Fresh Consulting as an Assembly Technician from 2020 to 2021. Her experience at Fresh Consulting contributes to her overall expertise in the mechanical engineering field.
Experience in FIRST Robotics
Paige Carter has accumulated four years of experience in FIRST robotics, where she has held multiple roles. She served as an FTC Mentor since 2020, providing guidance and support to teams in Carnation, Washington. Additionally, she was the Drive Coach for FTC Team 13648 and held the position of Head of Hardware at Cedarcrest High School from 2016 to 2020. Her involvement in FIRST has enhanced her skills in robotics engineering and team management.
Education and Expertise
Paige Carter studied at multiple institutions to build her educational background in engineering and technology. She attended Lake Washington Institute of Technology, where she earned an Associate in Science. She also studied Mechanical Engineering at Cascadia College, achieving an Associate of Science - AS. Additionally, she completed coursework in Art and Animation at DigiPen Institute of Technology. Her education supports her proficiency in CAD and fabrication.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Fresh Consulting, Paige Carter held various positions that contributed to her technical skills. She worked as an Instructor at ROBOT U from 2018 to 2020 and as a Fabricator and 3D Modeler/Renderer at OneRedmond for 10 months in 2018-2019. Her diverse work experience has provided her with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and project management.
Team and Project Management Skills
Paige Carter has developed strong team and project management skills through her various roles in robotics and engineering. Her experience as a Drive Coach and Lead Driver in FIRST robotics has enhanced her ability to lead teams effectively. These skills are essential for her current work as a Mechanical Engineering Technician, where collaboration and project oversight are critical.