Mechanical Engineer

MARA ] YOCHIM

910-***-**** ***********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-yochim/ Mechanical Engineer SUMMARY

Engineer eager to expand knowledge of mechanical systems, project management, and design process. Self-guided leader displays exemplary organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to support operations—leverages bias for action to navigate ambiguity and quickly learn business processes. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Dec 2024 - Dec 2024

Brigham Young University - Idaho Rexburg, ID

EXPERIENCE

3D Modeling and Prototyping Intern. 2024

Clocky Los Angeles, CA (Remote).

Collaborated with design team during experimental phase, contributing to 3D modeling and prototyping while contributing mechanical insights on fatigue, gear ratios, battery life, and motor performance.

Designed and assembled 8 distinct alarm clock prototypes, exploring various shapes and angles to refine product development.

Compiled and communicated key data, including weight, print duration, and rotational speed, to optimize 3D printing efficiency and performance. Data included 8 assembled prototypes, as well as 3 others not put together yet.

Research Associate Intern. 2024

Research and Business Development Center Rexburg, ID.

Collaborated with a team of five researchers to assist a client in designing and refining a product.

Utilized SOLIDWORKS and Blender to modify and optimize 3D models.

Led weekly 1-on-1 client meetings to provide progress updates, define project scope, and develop proposals for next steps.

Performed calculations for stress and strain on different Mechanical parts of model, to minimize breaking using ansys.

Presented information 1-on-1 and in large group settings, providing individual instruction and teaching classes.

Organized daily team meetings to ensure role accountability and project alignment. Summer Camp Counsolor 2022

STEAM KIDZ (Camp for science, technology, engineering, art, Fairfax, VA.

Supervised 4 other counselors while teaching classes of up to 45 campers and coordinating educational activities. Adopted leadership role in absence of main teacher, quickly learning material and scheduling/implementing activities.

Took on responsibility for delivering education in space camp section to improve facility operations.

Implemented safety practices and administered first aid when incidents arose. PROJECTS

Moving BikeJump Jul 2024 - Jul 2024

Discussed needs with Client, Problem-solving, Customer interviews, CAD, FEA, Welding, Manufacturing, 3D Scanning, Reports, Documentation, SolidWorks, Teamwork, Ideation, Fast-Paced. Pup Play Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

Drafting, Mechatronics, SolidWorks, Dynamics, Product Design Process, Customer data collection, Project Management, Proposal Writing, Problem solving.

Airplane Simulator Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

Coded, Mathematical modelling, MATLAB, Arduino, 3D Modeling. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Organizations: International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, 2022- present; Society of Women Engineers, 2020- present; American Society for Testing and Materials, 2023- present; Themed Arts and Engineering (Secretary), 2023-2025.

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