Xiaolei Hu

Senior Controls & Automation Engineer at Mainspring Energy | Pursuing Masters in Robotics and Autonomous Systems @ JHU | CSWE | CSWP

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Mechanical Engineer specializing in hardware automation, CAD design, and data-driven problem solving. I bridge mechanical systems with intelligent software, from PLM integration and robotic workflows to statistical modeling and deep learning. A life-long learner with a focus on failure prevention, human-centered design, and scalable engineering solutions.

Experience

  • Senior Controls & Automation Engineer at Mainspring Energy
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Myriad Genetics (South San Francisco, California, United States)
    • Hardware Automation Engineer III
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Hardware Automation Engineer II
      Jul 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Kinnos (Brooklyn, New York, United States)
    • Mechanical Engineer
      Aug 2020 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

      - Monitor production controls; draft and update quality management system (QMS) documentation including Manufacturing Process Instructions and Inspection Protocols - Troubleshoot and solve manufacturing issues including software related issues - Maintain and calibrate Tooling and fixture - Design and construct test equipment and software, develop test protocols and issue test reports - Collaborate with team members and contract manufacturers to achieve project goals - Assist with supplier management technical issues

    • Technical Intern
      May 2020 - Aug 2020 · 4 mos

  • The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (1 yr 9 mos)
    • Lead Research Assistant
      Jan 2020 - May 2020 · 5 mos

      Collaborated with fellow research assistants to redesign Hitavaettur, a geothermal sculpture in Iceland. Designed a system of sensors to enhance audiovisual experiences for spectators interacting with the art piece.

    • Teaching Assistant and Grader
      Sep 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Collaborated with professors to organize a laboratory class of Geometric Optics. • Helped students operate experiments and understand related technical concepts.

  • Robotics Teacher at Robo Mind Tech
    Nov 2019 - May 2020 · 7 mos

    • Coaching students aged between 9-15 on prototyping and coding for robotics classes and competitions. • Developing curricula on semi-industrial AGV robots and drones with overseas robotics specialists and educators. • Localizing and developing teacher training materials from internationally acquired resources for their use in the US.