Test
Execute high-cycle fatigue and compression testing, analyzing dimensional variance and force retention to determine pass/fail structural compliance.
Mechanical + Aerospace Engineering
Building toward engineering solutions from concept to production.
Design. Build.
Test. Improve.
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineer combining design, validation, manufacturing, and technical leadership across real products and student-built systems.
Industry experience · June 2026 — Present
Cyrus Shank
Aurora, Illinois
Engineering & Manufacturing Intern
Executing precision manufacturing, quality-assurance testing, and dimensional inspection for refrigeration flow-control components and spring assemblies.
Inspect
Verify precision part geometry using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, thread gauges, and Go/No-Go plugs.
Machine
Machine valves, caps, and pins from raw stock to precision tolerances while operating and monitoring multiple manufacturing stations.
Connect
Bridge engineering test-lab requirements with shop-floor production, quality assurance, throughput, and industrial safety practices.
FREE LENGTH
FORCE TEST
CYCLE × 3
RETEST
Academic leadership · August 2025 — Present
Lab Teaching Assistant
Circuits & Instrumentation
Guide
Direct weekly laboratory sections, guiding students through breadboard circuit assembly, signal analysis, and troubleshooting with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and function generators.
Evaluate
Mentor students in Multisim circuit simulation, enforce calculation accuracy, and evaluate technical laboratory reports and quizzes.
Reinforce
Strengthen mastery of core circuit theory through structured feedback, technical coaching, and hands-on laboratory support.
Leadership under pressure · May 2023 — Present
NCAA Student‑Athlete
Varsity Football
Execute
Perform in a high-pressure team environment as a varsity defensive end while maintaining the demands of an integrated engineering curriculum.
Mentor
Support teammates in technical execution, preparation, and athletic development through clear communication and accountable leadership.
Balance
Coordinate elite NCAA Division III athletics with engineering coursework, laboratory instruction, project leadership, and industry experience.
Selected work
Systems shaped by
evidence and iteration.
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Project Manager · January 2026 — May 2026
Dual-Axis Solar Tracking System
Led scope, Work Breakdown Structure, and Gantt scheduling for a multidisciplinary team designing a dual-axis solar tracker supporting a 1 kW load. Directed CAD, structural-load analysis, FEA, and motion simulation for durability, corrosion resistance, and operational compliance.
- Role
- Project Manager
- Focus
- Lifecycle Control
- Methods
- CAD · FEA · Motion Simulation
120° AZIMUTH
64° ELEVATION
REV B / VALIDATION MODEL
P1 · CHAMBER
F2 · FLOW
T3 · THERMAL
TEST 04
02
Aerospace Team · Test + Analysis
Liquid Propulsion
Supporting student-led rocket engine work across design, test execution, analysis, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Mode
- Test
- Process
- Analyze
- Outcome
- Iterate
CAD + Additive Manufacturing
3D-Printed Lightsaber
Measured, modeled, refined, and fabricated from an official LEGO reference.Human-Centered Design
Hand Stabilizer
Functional prototype designed to support more comfortable writing for users with mild tremors.Manufacturing
Machined Metal Hammer
Produced from raw stock using machining, tolerance control, and quality verification.How I work
Think.
Build.
Test.
Improve.
Explore the workflow
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Think
Translate complex requirements into clear engineering decisions, tradeoffs, and next steps.
Build
Move from CAD and analysis into physical prototypes, manufacturing, and technical documentation.
Test
Instrument, troubleshoot, validate, collect data, and use evidence to improve the design.
Improve
Use test data, manufacturing feedback, and team coordination to make the next iteration stronger.
SOLIDWORKS
MATLAB
Multisim
GD&T
Instrumentation
Root-Cause Analysis
Education
Case Western Reserve University
Integrated BS/MS Program • Class of 2028
Mechanical Engineering + Aerospace Engineering
Minor: Business Management Management
Expected BS graduation · 2027
Next step