Sawyer Smith. I build things for humans.

01. About

I’m Sawyer Smith, a robotics and engineer studying at the University of Michigan College of Engineering. I focus on building interactive systems that combine real-time software, robotics, and intuitive user experiences. I enjoy taking projects from concept to deployment, designing clean architectures, and creating products that feel fast, responsive, and thoughtfully engineered.

02. Experience

I’ve worked across robotics, automotive engineering, and software development. At Sanhua Automotive USA, I built LabVIEW control software for a LIN-based water pump testbench, supported warranty analysis, and collaborated with engineering and sales teams on thermal-management products. At Brose North America, I ran BLDC motor validation using DYNO systems, updated test procedures, and produced training materials to standardize internal workflows. At the University of Michigan, I’ve led and contributed to multi-person robotics and HRI projects, including real-time experimental systems, Python automation tools, and software–hardware integrations.

03. Work

My work includes robotics experiments, data automation pipelines, embedded control interfaces, and full-stack applications. One recent project is a multi-client card game trust-study platform built with Node.js and WebSockets, featuring synchronized interfaces, advisor-balancing logic, per-session CSV logging, and automated analysis scripts. I’m also developing tools, websites, and prototypes that explore how robotics, software, and user experience can come together in cohesive, intuitive systems. Check it out on my GitHub!

I am currently looking for a software engineering or related internship May 2026 - August 2026.