Daniela C.
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Experience
Jun 2025 - Present
6 monthsMechanical Engineer Intern
Local Grown Salads
- Produced 3D model mechanical designs, draftings, exploded views, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) in SolidWorks, improving design communication and assembly documentation.
- Integrated HVAC, water delivery, and electrical systems into CAD assemblies, ensuring compliance across mechanical and electrical disciplines for effective system design.
- Contributed to production-oriented projects within Jira, coordinating with team leads and acting as a team member to meet project deadlines and goals.
Sep 2024 - Sep 2024
1 monthStudent Ambassador
UIC Technology & Engineering Fair
- Assisted participants through registration and logistics, ensuring smooth guest flow and timely coordination with company representatives, contributing to the engagement of the event.
Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
5 monthsStudent, Detail Design – MIG Welding Torch Positioning System (for external client)
University of Los Andes
- Partnered with an industrial client to design a Cartesian positioning and implement a control system for a MIG-welding-based metal 3D printer.
- Participated in design review sessions to enhance the overall supportability of the designs implemented.
- Conducted failure analysis, reliability calculations, and material selections to ensure safety and manufacturability under client requirements, which included acceptance testing.
- Created detailed CAD models using Fusion 360, Bills of Materials (BOMs), circuit design, and engineering documentation for client review, validated prototype performance against velocity and positional test protocols.
Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
5 monthsStudent, Mechanical Engineering Thesis – BCN3D Moveo Robotic Arm
University of Los Andes
- Developed a MATLAB-based kinematic control interface for an open-source robotic arm, enabling real-time motion planning and visualization.
- Conducted functional and usability testing, validating the system as an educational tool for robotics and motion systems.
Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
5 monthsStudent, Reverse Engineering – Yamaha XTZ-125 Master Cylinder (for Yamaha)
University of Los Andes
- Collaborated with a motorcycle manufacturing partner to redesign and adapt a brake master cylinder for local vendor production.
- Reviewed material test results, fabrication methods, and simulation data to ensure safety and durability compliance, and developed prototype testing protocols to validate performance.
- Delivered a manufacturable prototype and supporting specifications, reducing projected costs by ~12% while meeting client performance requirements through careful procedure implementation.
Languages
Spanish
NativeEnglish
AdvancedJapanese
ElementaryEducation
Aug 2023 - May 2025
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Chicago, United States · 4.0
Aug 2018 - Dec 2022
University of Los Andes
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Bogotá, Colombia
Certifications & licenses
Fundamentals Of Network Communication
Graphic Design Elements For Non-Designers
VLAN Fundamentals
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