# steven liu

steven liu is a remote worker on Himalayas, 3D CAD & Python Teaching Assistant at McMaster University, based in Canada.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@stevenliu3

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Mechanical engineering analyst at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada who caught a gantry fabrication deviation and verified on-site corrections.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Canada |
| Authorized to work in | Canada |
| Salary expectations | 60k+ CAD |
| Job categories | Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Analysts, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Research And Development Engineer |
| Skills | Mechanical Design, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Calculations, Equipment Reliability Improvement, Takt Time, Machine Vision, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Control, Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Compliance, P&ID Modification, Bills Of Materials, Electrical Schematics, Sheet Metal Fabrication |
| LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/steven-liu-63299b120 |

## About

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At Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, I supported a suspended gantry replacement project and caught a critical fabrication deviation: oversized end rails had mislocated the A-frames. I directed on-site corrections and verified the revised footprint against surrounding equipment, keeping the project on schedule.

I also redesigned a bearing assembly fixture in SolidWorks to integrate machine vision inspection and coordinated with an external fabrication vendor to produce it in time for the 2026 Toyota RAV4 launch. I analyzed assembly line processes and takt time data to identify cycle time reduction and defect prevention opportunities.

At Sanofi, I designed, implemented, and validated mechanical subsystems for automated production equipment, reducing human intervention by 50%. I also used root cause analysis to resolve process disruptions, improving equipment reliability by 35%.

My other hands-on work includes product development and manufacturing support at MAD Elevator Inc. and Affordable Ebikes LLC, as well as teaching 3D CAD and Python at McMaster University. I also designed and built a 3000W adventure sport electric bike with a custom 60V lithium-ion battery pack and Bluetooth performance monitoring.
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## Experience

### 3D CAD & Python Teaching Assistant

McMaster University. Sep 2021 - Jan 2026

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Provided course guidance to students, reinforcing concepts in Autodesk Inventor assemblies, dynamic simulations, Python object-oriented programming, and prototype 3D printing.
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Skills: Autodesk-Inventor, Python, 3D-Printing, Teaching, Mentorship

### Engineering Analyst

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada. May 2025 - Sep 2025

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Supported a suspended gantry replacement project, coordinating with external engineering and trade contractors, and caught a critical fabrication deviation that kept the project on schedule. Redesigned a bearing assembly fixture in SolidWorks and analyzed assembly line processes to identify cycle time reduction opportunities.
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Skills: Solidworks, Project-Coordination, Process-Analysis, Takt-Time, Defect-Prevention

### Mechanical & Process Engineering Support

[Sanofi](https://himalayas.app/companies/sanofi). May 2024 - May 2025

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Designed, implemented, and validated mechanical sub-systems improving reliability of automated production equipment, resulting in a 50% reduction of human intervention. Conducted root cause analyses and coordinated cross-functional improvements ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
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Skills: Mechanical-Design, Validation, Root-Cause-Analysis, Process-Optimization, P&ID, GMP, Cleanroom, Cross-functional-Coordination

### Engineering R&D/Continuous Improvement Specialist

MAD Elevator Inc.. May 2023 - Sep 2023

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Executed mechanical performance compliance tests and implemented design improvements during product development. Developed products in AutoCAD for sheet metal fabrication and led a lean production team through product launch stages.
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Skills: Autocad, Mechanical-Testing, Design-for-Manufacturing, Lean-Manufacturing, Quality-Control, Drafting-Standards-And-CAD-Libraries, BOM, Electrical-Schematics

### Production Engineering Assistant

Affordable Ebikes LLC.. Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

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Performed performance and quality testing and assembly of Li-ion batteries, spot welding, and soldering. Designed and fabricated custom wiring harnesses, optimizing designs with a 30% manufacturing time reduction.
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Skills: Battery-Assembly, Spot-Welding, Soldering, Electrical-Harness-Design, Manufacturing-Optimization

## Education

### McMaster University

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and Management, Mechanical Engineering and Management

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Pursuing a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and Management, expected to complete in April 2026.
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## Tech stack

- Python
- MATLAB
- SOLIDWORKS
- SAP
- AutoCAD
- Arduino
- Autodesk Inventor
- Ansys

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