Heather Cowan

Heather Cowan is a Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist at Avidbots Corp., where involvement in a cross-functional team has encompassed the development of an autonomous industrial floor scrubber. Cowan's career includes significant roles as a Mechatronics System Designer at Sheertex, where efficiency improvements in automated packaging were achieved, and as Co-Founder of the Mechanical Engineering Mentorship Program. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Cowan's diverse experience spans several internships and cooperative positions, highlighting expertise in design, prototyping, process improvement, and team leadership within engineering contexts.