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Dominic Castaneda

I study Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering at Oakland University. I like building things, figuring out why they don't work, and getting them to work.

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Areas I’m interested in

Controls
Mechatronics
Robotics

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About Me

Hardware + Software

I'm from Macomb, Michigan, and I'm studying Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering at Oakland with a Computer Science minor. I've had two automotive co-ops: chassis R&D in controls and mechatronics at Schaeffler, and test engineering at BorgWarner. Outside of work and school, I build projects with electronics, automation, and software.

University

Oakland University

Location

Macomb, MI

Degree

B.S. Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering

Minor: Computer Science

Tools I use

PythonC++JavaScriptReactNext.jsCADLadder LogicC#SQLArduino

My time in college

Oakland University

Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering, B.S.E. · Computer Science minor

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Course group

General education
Math & science
Engineering & robotics
Computer science & IT

Professional Experience

Chassis R&D Co-op - Controls & Mechatronics

Schaeffler Group

Internship

Sep 2025 — Dec 2025Troy, MI (On-site)

I developed a component-level test bench and supporting test methods for a ride-height actuator's locking mechanism. My work connected test planning, electrical integration, MATLAB/Simulink control development, and data analysis to support evaluation of the component independently from the fixture's mechanical effects.

Technologies: MATLAB · Simulink · dSPACE MicroAutoBox III · CANopen · Roboteq motor control · PID tuning · torque and position sensing · electrical schematics · test planning · MATLAB post-processing

Test Engineer Intern

BorgWarner

Co-op

Jul 2025 — Sep 2025Auburn Hills, MI (On-site)

I upgraded electric-motor test instrumentation and developed an embedded RPM display to support test setup and troubleshooting. My work combined NI CompactDAQ hardware, LabVIEW software, electrical integration, and an ESP32-based operator tool.

Technologies: NI CompactDAQ · LabVIEW · Dataforth signal conditioning · PWM control · voltage/current measurement · motor-speed feedback · ESP32 · LCD interface · BNC connections · electrical wiring · test-stand troubleshooting