Alejandro Wilcox Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, California, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Designed main load-bearing spanner nut for RISE engine on NX and performed 2D and 3D analyses in ANSYS to optimize weight and protect for high-cycle fatigue under novel open-fan loading conditions
• Built full-engine oil sump pressure and ventilation system model for next-generation engine test rig based with legacy core
• Performed 2D thermal analyses on sump hardware + bearings to characterize effect of material changes in technology maturation compressor rig

Ithaca, New York Area

• Designing and manufacturing new hydraulic brake systems for the car, allowing for its competition in the world-wide Shell ECO Marathon in Sonoma, CA.
• Collaborate with over 40 other students to design, build, and test high-efficiency electric vehicle from scratch every year.
• Work closely with a small group of teammates focusing on the front assembly of the car, ensuring a high level of safety, effectiveness, and manufacturability

Palo Alto, California, United States

• Designed new brake shield testing apparatus on CATIA to characterize design variation performance under stone intrusion on knuckle assemblies
• Advanced design validation on brake caliper and brake shield joints by organizing material testing components for upcoming Cybertruck vehicle
• Investigated elusive NVH issue regarding brake pedals on various vehicles and began design changes to correct it with minimal impact on manufacturing
• Supported bakes team in various tasks including prototype parts organization, in-field brake shield testing, brake pad NVH data collection, and more

Holland, Michigan, United States

• Streamlined product line management process by creating part drawings for recently launched chair line
• Implemented data-driven design changes to glide geometry to ensure highly repetitive motion leaves unscratched floors
• Coordinated with international partners to quickly integrate design changes into existing supply chain
• Performed various testing regiments based on standards developed for safety, performance, and comfort on redesigned light weighted chair structure.

Ithaca, New York Area

• Manage corporate relationships and correspond with ~50 companies on attending Cornell’s annual Engineering and Technical Career Fair and Spring Project Showcase.
• Collaborate with a team of 30 other undergraduate students to plan and schedule, and manage events for 3000 invited students and over 100 employers to facilitate students' connections with employers and the industry.

Santa Clara, California, United States

Facilitated the growth of 7th and 8th graders by instructing them in math and astronomy daily and giving, receiving, and grading homework assignmentsCollaborated with a team of 24 peers to support the students and engage with them in a variety of ways outside of class Helped with organizing on-campus and preparing lunch for 100+ students as well as.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering, 3.9

Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Gpa: 3.73

Activities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Freshman Representative, Treasurer

Unweighted Gpa: 3.89, Weighted Gpa: 4.43