Hello, I'm
Kaitlin Holley Rattray
About Me
I'm a third-year student at Northeastern University pursuing a double major in Mechanical Engineering and Design. My passion lies in understanding the intricacies of how things work and leveraging innovative approaches to enhance them. I am driven by a desire to contribute to cutting-edge projects that allow me to apply my technical expertise in conjunction with design thinking.
First Co-op
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
July-December 2025
Thermacell Repellents, Inc.; Bedford, MA
Product Sample Qualification
Keysence Scanning, Durably Testing, User Experience Sample Analysis, Engineering Innovation Meetings
Testing
Release Rate Testing, Material Intron Testing, Drop Testing, Temperature Verification Testing, Thermal Performance Testing
PLM (Project Lifecycle Management)
Bulk Order Uploads, Change Order's
Work Experience
Design Assistant to Professor January 2026-Present
Northeastern University; Boston, MA
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Solely designing a portfolio to document student projects from multiple courses taught
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Developing a website using HTML + CSS and producing a physical book copy to showcase projects
Landscaping and Maintenance Crew Summer 2024 and Summer 2023
The Trustees of Reservations; Ipswich, MA
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Learned many valuable skills: equipment operation, equipment repair, structural carpentry, and basic masonry
Camp Counselor Summer 2022 and Summer 2021
Camp Spindrift; Gloucester, MA
Museum Attendant Summer 2020
Hammond Castle Museum; Gloucester, MA
Technical Skills
Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, JavaScript, MATLAB (Basic), C++, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, Microsoft Excel
Certifications: SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) — In Progress
Northeastern MakerSpace Training: General Lab Safety, Woodworking, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing