Organization

To maximize the potential of every team member’s success, Jaguar robotics is broken down into five departments each with its own purpose. This separation encourages flexible collaboration between department members, simulating a workforce environment while serving as an efficient method of task management for the team as a whole. Each department puts emphasis on skills that are essential for prospective job opportunities related to engineering (mechanical and electrical), precision machining, management, marketing, and programming. These divisions are as follows:

Departments

Each department is student- lead and operates within itself but also communicates with other departments for overlapping tasks and cohesive resolution.

The Design Department brainstorms, researches, and creates the part drawings of our robots using 3D model software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD. The completed models are then tested and adjusted accordingly and are used to create our bot.

The Machining Department is responsible for cutting and drilling materials parts used on the robot. Some cuts require precision up to a thousandth of an inch. Some in-house machinery we have available includes CNCs (Computer Numerical Control), milling machines and manual lathes.

The Electrical Department constructs the inner workings of each robot and programs (when applicable) the internal components necessary for overall functionality. As Fort Zumwalt West Highschool does not have a curriculum course detailing the development of electrical harnesses, team members learn about electrical work from our department head and mentors. This department manages the ordering of parts, electrical design, and the building and maintaining of the bots’ electrical systems.

The Documentation Department writes and officializes the content of all records within the team. Jaguar Robotics competes in a league that requires specific documentation regarding all aspects of the team’s production. These reports are formatted to fit the desired structure and must be entered by a given deadline in order to qualify for competition. This includes areas of process (detailing the robots’ assemblies, part designs, and component inventory), Shop conduct (recording meeting details, timelines and member-specific logged hours), as well as an overview of competitive strategy.

The Communications Department serves as the team’s contact for all sponsorship agreements including fundraisers, materials, mentorships and additional resources. They cooperate with FZW Jaguar Robotics Boosters Club to establish go fund me (insert live link to current) to finance the team’s transportation to out-of-state competitions. Communications manages social media accounts that post information regarding the team and upcoming events (fundraiser dates, competition highlight clips, and other promotional information). These platforms can be found in the contact menu at the bottom of any page on the website.

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