Daniela C. - Mechanical Engineer Intern

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Kissimmee, United States

Experience

Jun 2025 - Present

7 months

Mechanical 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 month

Student 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 months

Student, 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 months

Student, 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 months

Student, 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

Native

English

Advanced

Japanese

Elementary

Education

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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University of Illinois at Chicago

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Chicago, United States · 4.0

University of Los Andes

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Bogotá, Colombia

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