XAVIER A. HINES-COOMBS

Robotics Engineer | MBSE | Robotics Deployment & Systems Integration | Nueroengineering Research

 Springfield, MA |  xahcoombs@outlook.com | xavierhinescoombs.com

EDUCATION

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Worcester, MA

Bachelors of Science, Robotic Engineering

May 2022

Masters of Science, Management

May 2020

WORK EXPERIENCE

Systems Engineer II - General Dynamics Electric Boat

  • Maintained technical ownership of complex electromechanical subsystem areas including interior communication systems, trainer system benches, lock sets, and additive manufacturing components while supporting integration, validation, troubleshooting, and cross-functional coordination activities across the system lifecycle.

  • Coordinated electrical and mechanical subsystems, vendors, and stakeholders to support system-level integration and operational execution objectives.

  • Stepped into in-progress projects with limited documentation and established structure by organizing system architecture, interfaces, and component relationships to improve program coordination and traceability.

  • Developed procurement specifications and supported hardware selection activities to align components with system requirements and operational constraints.

  • Supported system validation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution efforts to ensure reliable performance across integrated hardware systems.

  • Created system-level documentation and decomposition artifacts to improve onboarding, technical understanding, and cross-functional coordination across stakeholders.

Groton, CT

July 2023 - Present


Robotic Deployment/ Mechatronic Engineer (Contracted)

Berkshire Grey - Contracted via Aerotek

Edison, NJ

August  2021- July 2022

Supported deployment, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities for robotic pick-cell automation systems across customer and development environments.

  • Coordinated cross-functional communication between engineering, supply chain, field operations, and partner teams to support robotic system deployment and integration activities.

  • Tracked hardware status and coordinated required components to support deployment schedules and system readiness objectives.

  • Developed and implemented PLC-based control logic using Siemens TIA Portal to integrate robotic pick-and-place systems with automated packaging equipment in production environments.

  • Commissioned and debugged robotic systems by integrating hardware, software, and control systems in live operational environments.

  • Provided technical guidance and support for technicians during robotic system assembly, integration, and validation activities onsite.

  • Supported troubleshooting and technical issue resolution efforts across electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces during deployment activities.

  • Assisted engineers & deployment teams with technical decision-making & operational problem-solving during system integration efforts.

  • Designed a SolidWorks mounting solution for robotic system hardware including a tote, weigh scale, and junction box assembly.

  • Documented deployment progress, technical issues, system updates, and day-to-day integration activities throughout project execution.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods of Complex Systems,

Currently completing MIT xPRO certificate based coursework focused on model-based systems engineering (MBSE), system architecture, and complex systems integration. Applying SysML and CATIA Magic (Cameo Systems Modeler) to system decomposition, architecture development, requirements traceability, and verification activities across multidisciplinary engineering systems.

MIT xPRO

April 2026 - Present

  • Architecture of Complex Systems

  • Model-Based Systems Engineering: Documentation & Analysis

  • Models in Engineering

  • Quantitative Methods in Systems Engineering                                                                      

April 2026 - May 2026

May 2026 - Present

April 2026 - May 2026

June 2026 - Present


PROJECTS & LABS

Major Qualifying Project (MQP): 3D-Printing Concrete

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  • Collaborated on a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop a 3D concrete printer for testing concrete mixtures and material flow behavior.

  • Assisted with system design and developed an inline nozzle solution for material mixing and flow-rate control.

August 2019- May 2020

Unified Robotics,

August 2017- May 2020

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  • Developed robotic systems using ROS, MATLAB, C++, LIDAR mapping, path planning, and motion control concepts across multiple robotics projects.

  • Programmed and integrated autonomous robotic systems involving obstacle avoidance, trajectory planning, vision-based tracking, and robotic manipulation.

  • Supported robotic system design, testing, troubleshooting, technical reporting, and hardware/software integration activities.

SKILLS

Robotics & Systems Engineering

  • Systems Integration

  • Robotics Deployment

  • Automation Systems

  • Mechatronics

  • Robotic Pick Cells

  • System Commissioning

  • Technical Documentation

  • MBSE

Software & Programming

  • Python

  • C++

  • MATLAB

  • PLC Programming

  • ROS / ROS2

  • Embedded Systems

Engineering Tools & Simulations

  • SolidWorks

  • Cameo Systems Modeler (MBSE)

  • MATLAB / Simulink

  • Gazebo

  • PyBullet

  • Blender

Hardware & Controls

  • Siemens TIA Portal

  • PLC Integration

  • Sensor Integration

  • Motor Control Systems

  • Industrial Automation

  • Electrical System Debugging