Colin Jalbert

Robotics hardware that ships.

I am a Senior Mechanical and Robotics Engineer specializing in the design, prototyping, and industrialization of complex electro-mechanical systems. My work spans mobile robotic platforms, precision mechanisms, and manufacturable hardware developed under real-world cost, schedule, and performance constraints.

I bring deep expertise in mechanical design, GD&T, FEA, electromechanical integration, and rapid prototyping. I have led hardware development from early concept through functional prototype and into production-ready systems, collaborating closely with cross‑disciplinary teams, fabrication partners, and suppliers to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

Focus Mobile Robotics • Mechanisms • DFM • Prototyping
Tooling SolidWorks • PDM • FEA • GD&T • Vendor + In‑house build

Professional Experience

End‑to‑end hardware execution: architecture → detailed design → build/test → industrialization.

Berkshire Grey

Senior Mechanical Engineer • Nov 2023 – Sep 2025 • Bedford, MA
  • Designed and built complex electro‑mechanical systems for mobile robotic platforms using SolidWorks, GD&T, FEA, sensor integration, and hands‑on prototyping.
  • Produced production‑grade 2D/3D drawings, BOMs, and assembly documentation to ASME GD&T standards; partnered with vendors to mature designs for manufacturing.
  • Led mechanical execution across major subsystems, balancing cost, timeline, and performance constraints while driving designs toward industrialization.

Sartorius

Mechanical Engineer • Aug 2021 – Jun 2023 • Hopkinton, MA
  • Led mechanical development on multiple programs, owning 3D CAD, FEA, prototyping, and optimization while coordinating cross‑functional deliverables.
  • Created engineering documentation (URS, DFS, BOM, DFMEA) supporting complex international regulatory requirements.
  • Established in‑house prototyping capability, including equipment procurement, assembly workflows, and training—accelerating iteration speed and project timelines.

Made Robotics LLC

Mechanical Engineer • May 2019 – Aug 2021 • San Jose, CA
  • Designed and prototyped mobile robotic platforms for adaptive human mobility with emphasis on safety‑critical systems, ergonomics, performance, and cost.
  • Owned structural and mechanism design, electro‑mechanical integration, tolerance analysis, GD&T, and FEA‑driven validation across iterative prototypes.
  • Developed complete technical documentation packages and supported fabrication/assembly and reliability testing to mature designs toward production readiness.

United States Army (Corps of Engineers)

Engineer • Fall 2012 – Fall 2018 • Kuwait / Iraq
  • Executed mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical engineering missions in multidisciplinary teams; developed strong field execution discipline and troubleshooting skills.
  • Built broad hands‑on capability with industrial machines and electrical practices (crimping, soldering, connectors, troubleshooting).

YourStory International

Lead Mechanical Engineer (Co‑founder) • Summers 2013 – 2016 • Haiti
  • Co‑founded a non‑profit to reduce waste by converting polymer trash into lightweight building materials; designed early‑stage machinery and supported local implementation.

Selected Projects

Applied R&D demonstrating mechanisms, 3D printing, and fabrication.

Mixed material Artwork 1 Mixed material Artwork 2

CNC Machined Hardwood, Epoxy Resin & Aluminum Artwork

Designed, modeled, and iterated mixed-material artworks using parametric CAD, then fully fabricated and assembled the components in my personal workshop. Manufacturing processes included CNC machining, manual milling, routing, jointing, sanding, vacuum-assisted casting and various hand tools.

CNC • Fabrication • In-house Prototyping • Mixed Material

Pile-On project

Pile‑On — Kinetic Mechanical Wall System

Designed and fabricated a mechanically actuated storage system combining structural design, rotational kinematics, and ergonomics. The mechanism supports variable loads while maintaining smooth controlled motion through an intersecting frame and rotating joint architecture.

Mechanisms • Fabrication • In-house Prototyping • Structural design

Po series concept prototype

POD Series — Single‑Passenger Mobility Concept

Developed a functional proof‑of‑concept for a single‑occupant transportation pod focusing on balance within rugged terrain, early system architecture, and manufacturable geometry for future mobility platforms.

Concept architecture • Electromechanical design• Prototype build

Po series concept

Technical Highlights

  • Embedded C++ robotics controller integrating IMU, sensor inputs, and wireless communication
  • 3‑axis CNC drawing machine with custom motion control and user‑facing interface
  • Multi‑gait hexapod robot featuring obstacle avoidance and distributed control
  • Custom power electronics enclosure and terminal design with mechanical and thermal considerations
Wireless controller CNC project Robot project Enclosure project