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Thomas Radonic, Design Team Captain of The Alpha Dogs 4946 FRC

Thomas Radonic, Design Team Captain of The Alpha Dogs 4946 FRC (2016-2017)

Meet Thomas,

Thomas Radonic is a Mechanical Engineering Technologist specializing in mechanical design, manufacturing support, and process optimization. He completed an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology Design at Sheridan College in December 2025.

With experience across automotive, aluminum extrusion, metal fabrication, and research environments, Thomas has contributed to projects involving fixture design for automated CNC machining, cycle time and efficiency studies, plant layout improvements, quality and metrology support, and materials testing.

Thomas is proficient in 3D CAD and mechanical design using SolidWorks, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, and PTC Creo, with experience producing ANSI/ISO-compliant drawings, complex assemblies, and bills of materials. His technical background includes design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA), jig and fixture design, sheet metal development, reverse engineering, and FEA for stress and displacement analysis.

He also brings strong analytical and automation skills, including Python, VBA, MATLAB, and advanced Excel workflows for data analysis and interactive dashboards.

Beyond industry experience, Thomas has a long-standing commitment to STEM and engineering community involvement, including leadership in FIRST Robotics and mentoring students in CAD and additive manufacturing.