Mechanical Design Engineer

Carson Winn

************@*****.*** 480-***-**** Chandler, Arizona

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Mechanical Engineer with strong hands-on experience in mechanical design, FEA, and rapid prototyping, seeking an entry-level role in the automotive industry. Passionate about vehicle dynamics, product development, and manufacturing optimization. Brings a collaborative spirit and problem-solving mindset to innovative design challenges. U.S. citizen

Education

University of Arizona College of Engineering May 2025 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Student Athlete – Men’s Division 1 Club Volleyball Team (2021 – 2025) Member - National Organization of Business and Engineering (NOBE) Projects

Golf Putting Robot August 2024 – May 2025

• Senior Design Project with Raytheon Technologies apart of a team of mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers tasked with being capable of sinking a golf ball in two shots or less from any location on a golf green with a budget of $4,500

• Led mechanical design for autonomous system capable of precise motion control, relevant to autonomous vehicle navigation systems

• Fabricated structural components using SolidWorks, 3D printing, and CNC machining

• Developed and calibrated drive mechanism and rotational aiming system with sub-5 mm repeatability

• Presented at campus Design Day, winning “Most Outstanding Project” and showcased for STEM outreach

Aeroelastic Airfoil Simulation using ANSYS April 2025 – May 2025

• Modeled a NACA airfoil in a wind tunnel to determine critical flutter and divergence speeds 3-D Printed Landing Gear Mechanism March 2024 – May 2024

• Designed and tested a functional landing gear prototype using 3D-printed components to evaluate its range of motion within specified angular limits Solar Oven Design May 2022

• Led design and thermal analysis of a solar-powered oven with a focus on maximizing energy absorption and minimizing heat loss

Skills

• Technical Skills: CAD (SolidWorks), 3D-printing, C programming, MATLAB, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, CNC Programming, ANSYS

• Engineering Applications: Mechanical Design, Dynamics, Systems Analysis, Control Systems

• Soft Skills: Problem Solving, Teamwork, Adaptability, Time management, Communication Leadership and Awards

Leadership: Mechanical Design Lead – Golf Putting Robot Project Achievements: 6A State Volleyball champions (2019), Arizona 6A Defensive Player of the Year (2021), National Honors Society (2019-2021), Academic Honor Roll (2017-2021) Volunteer: St Vincent DePaul Volunteer – Provided meals and assistance for those in need

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