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Riverside, California, United States

Used ANSYS to simulate forces on the front left corner assembly and rear left corner assembly, analyzing factor of safety, deformation, and equivalent stress and strain. Performed a Modal Analysis in ANSYS Mechanical on a joint-constrained front left corner assembly to assess the accuracy of applied constraints.Created drawings for the front hub, front left upright, clevis, and other smaller components in addition to an exploded view of the front left corner assembly. Calculated axial and radial forces on corner hub as well as reaction forces onto corner upright.Safety wired critical bolts and fasteners.

San Diego, California, United States

Designed and prototyped a holder for radio frequency receiver and transmit cables to increaseModular Function Tests (MFTs) setup efficiency.Responsible for testing mounted and dismounted radio frequency systems and assisting testengineers with troubleshooting various system components.Gained proficiency in reading electrical schematics and block diagrams to troubleshoot failingcircuit card assemblies.Conducted a root-cause analysis of a failing vibration table by disassembling it and using amultimeter to identify areas of shortage.Documented information for a Production Readiness Review and Manufacturing ReadinessAssessment into a PowerPoint presentation.

Riverside, California, United States

Created an igniter mount prototype, utilizing rapid prototyping skills, and updating the design based on officer feedback. Designed an electrical box housing switches that will control the rocket’s thrust and propellant usage, following specific dimensioning guidelines and ensuring the components will not overheat.Researched the different components of a liquid-propellant rocket, focusing on O-Rings and the different external conditions that degrade its effectiveness.Ran simulations of a combustion chamber, analyzing component stresses and the factor of safety.

Riverside, California, United States

Designed the hinge assembly for the solar car’s canopy utilizing SolidworksConducted research on different types of hinges to ensure mechanical compatibility with the car’schassis design.Collaborated with electrical team members to determine the location and accessibility of thebattery box while taking into account the limited space within the chassis and aeroshell.

San Diego, California, United States

Responsible for managing the freezer section by organizing the coolers in the backrooms, keeping freezer aisles fully stocked, and updating outdated price tags or product locations. Worked closely with coworkers and distributors in order to unload products from trucks efficiently in order to preserve the product's quality. Answered any questions from guests and ensured a good shopping experience by being as informative and specific as possible.

Mechanical Engineering

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