CT-17 Shutdown Box Upgrade
Steven Andrade
Project Timeline
Nov 2025 - Jan-2026
OVERVIEW
Designed the CT‑17 EV Shutdown Box for UConn Formula SAE, reducing the enclosure footprint by nearly 30% while improving internal board layout, wiring access, and overall space efficiency for the PCBs.
HighlightS
- Reduced shutdown box area from 39.06 in² to 27.56 in², achieving a 29.4% decrease in footprint for improved EV car expansion.
- Reorganized internal board placement to eliminate wasted space.
- Optimized mounting strategy to improve connector access.
- Improved enclosure geometry to fit more efficiently thus freeing space for another EV box to get a proper mounting position.
- Ensured compatibility with BSPD, shutdown board, tractive system status board, and reset circuitry.
- Enhanced serviceability by creating a roof that can be removed.
SKILLS
Packaging OptimizationElectrical Enclosure DesignCAD ModelingSolidworksDesign for ManufacturabilitySystem IntegrationIterative PrototypingEV Safety Systems (FSAE)Problem Solving
Steven Andrade
A student pursuing a career in Engineering Design
I am a passionate Mechanical Engineering student at UCONN who previously interned at ASML. I am actively learning skills such as CFD modeling to use in the jobsite. I am involved in working on both the powertrain and suspension systems at Formula SAE. I am committed to learn and work cooperatively in a team environment.
I am a passionate Mechanical Engineering student at UCONN who previously interned at ASML. I am actively learning skills such as CFD modeling to use in the jobsite. I am involved in working on both the powertrain and suspension systems at Formula SAE. I am committed to learn and work cooperatively in a team environment.