Electrical Engineering (Co-op) · University of Waterloo

Maunil Patel

Embedded systems, PCB design, and firmware, with strong focus on validation, documentation, and reliable hardware delivery.

Seeking co-op and internship opportunities · Waterloo, ON

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About me

I'm in Electrical Engineering at Waterloo (co-op) and I spend most of my time on boards, microcontrollers, and figuring out why something only works after the third rework.

Lately that's been an internship at NewGen Health, helping out on the electrical side of UWaterloo Orbital, and a bunch of my own stuff at home: an ESP32 room sensor setup (it live-updates on this site), a fuzz pedal I actually use, sumo bots, and whatever PCB I am messing with next.

Outside school I am usually soldering something, 3D printing a part, or tweaking a circuit until it sounds right. Happy to chat about projects or swap ideas if you are into hardware too.

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Skills

Tools and strengths I use on internships, design teams, and personal hardware projects.

Technical

▹PCB design & schematic capture (Altium Designer, KiCad, Express PCB)
▹Verilog, VHDL & FPGA experience (Altera / Intel)
▹Microcontrollers: ESP32, ATmega328P, ATtiny85, STM32, Arduino
▹Programming: C/C++, Python, Java, MATLAB
▹Embedded interfaces: ADC, PWM, I2C, BLE, Wi-Fi, sensor integration
▹Circuit validation: SPICE simulation, test planning, debugging, soldering
▹CAD: Onshape, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
▹Git, GitLab, Arduino IDE, Microsoft Office & Google Workspace

Transferable

▹Technical documentation & test planning
▹Troubleshooting & design iteration
▹Communication & teamwork
▹Time management & leadership

Languages

▹English (Fluent)
▹Gujarati (Intermediate)

Projects

Selected builds: what I did, what improved, and how I got there.

Current project

ESP32 Geiger Counter PCB

What I am working on right now: an ESP32 Geiger counter PCB in Altium with charging, regulation, sensor interfacing, and high-voltage subsystem connections.

Planning validation tests for power rails and subsystem integration before assembly and firmware bring-up.

IoT · ESP32

Environmental Monitor

Delivered live environmental readings on this portfolio by building an ESP32 sensor node and transmitting data over Wi-Fi to a custom API.

Improved system reliability by debugging pin mapping, analog readings, and API behavior during firmware integration.

Live sensors

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Verilog · UART

UART + FIFO Transceiver

Built a synthesizable UART TX/RX system in Verilog with an 8-entry synchronous FIFO, baud timer, and self-checking loopback testbench.

Verified end-to-end byte transmission with Icarus Verilog simulation and GTKWave waveform debug.

Fuzz Pedal

Shipped a working guitar fuzz pedal with tone and volume controls by designing the schematic/PCB in Altium and iterating through prototyping.

Published a build guide so others can follow the circuit, component choices, and assembly steps.

Sumo Robot

Built a reliable autonomous sumo robot for demos by integrating sensors and an SN754410 driver on a custom PCB.

Programmed an ATmega328P in C++ for PWM motor control and sensor-based behavior, then debugged hardware and firmware across iterations.

Rock-Paper-Scissors Game (ATtiny85 PCB Project)

Delivered a playable RPS game on a custom PCB by designing the schematic in ExpressSCH/ExpressPCB and soldering the full assembly.

Programmed an ATtiny85 in C++ for random outcomes and LED feedback, with hands-on hardware/firmware debugging.

Hospital Delirium Prevention Device

Built a patient-movement monitor for Grand River Hospital by combining an ESP32, BLE, and an IMU to detect activity and trigger alerts.

Focused on a practical wearable-style prototype that could support delirium prevention workflows on the ward.

Experience

Internships, design teams, and leadership roles. Most recent at top.

Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026

Engineering Intern at NewGen Health

·Cut estimated 3D printer material waste by 10–15% by revising CAD models to optimize filament usage.
·Improved board reliability before integration by developing and running PCB validation tests to catch design issues early.
·Sped up prototyping by evaluating components on performance, cost, and availability, then iterating designs from test feedback.

2025 to Present

Electrical Team Member at UWaterloo Orbital

·Enabled battery monitoring on the vehicle by designing a shunt-resistor current-sense circuit with a dedicated amplifier in Altium.
·Strengthened BMS confidence by writing 5 validation tests to verify core board functionality and subsystem reliability.
·Informed protection and integration decisions by researching BMS architecture, safety methods, and power subsystem requirements.

Sep. 2024 to Apr. 2025

FIRST Robotics Team 2702 Member

·Kept the team moving under competition deadlines by modeling subsystem parts in SolidWorks and supporting rapid prototyping.
·Delivered functional mechanical components on schedule while coordinating with a 40+ person team.

Sep. 2023 to May 2025

Kitchener's Finest Basketball Team Coach

·Ran smoother community events by helping with logistics, scoreboard setup, and on-site communications.
·Developed teamwork and communication skills working with staff, players, and volunteers.

2022 to 2024

STEM Club Director

·Grew weekly engagement for 50+ students by organizing meetings, managing club funds with other leaders, and running school-wide STEM events.
·Built leadership and planning skills through consistent event coordination and outreach.

Get in touch

Open to co-op and internship opportunities. Email or LinkedIn work best for recruiter outreach.

maunil.patel@uwaterloo.ca

Location

Waterloo, ON

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