Mechanical Engineer

KEY SKILLS

• *D CAD Model Generation

Technical Skills: CATIA, SolidWorks, Simulation Analysis, 3D Printing, OrcaSlicer, OctoPrint EDUCATION

California State University Fullerton

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

PROJECTS

California State University Fullerton -

Debris Removal Attachment

Modified Centrifugal Dust Separator using SolidWorks to be utilized in landscaping vacuums to achieve separation of mulch from litter, specifically confetti.

David Ayala

657-***-**** ***************@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/david-ayala-12928a191 Orange County, California

Fullerton, CA May 2025

• GPA: 3.41/3.44

• Relevant Coursework:

Advanced Computer Aided Design Catia V5 Part Design Assembly Design Drafting Generative Sheet Metal Generative Shape Design Pneumatic Gripper Assembly Project

Capable of creating 3D Models based on 2D drawings, referencing CAD program guidebooks to understand how to use features, and understanding of the Catia interface and practices. 1.

2. Course focusing on part design, drafting, and assembly with introductory tutorials on the latter.

Design Project - I/II Team Design Project Prototype Construction/Testing In a team of six, utilized existing models of a centrifugal separator to 3D print, test, modify, and assemble a design project related to debris removal.

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Attended team meetings to generate ideas, filled purchase request forms, assembled prototypes, and field tested prototypes.

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Basic Fabrication Manufacturing CNC machining Lathe/Mill Cut cylindrical aluminum stock and machined the barrel part of cannon project on CNC lathe, machined cannon wheels on manual lathe.

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2. Measured parts to ensure they were within tolerance after each process. Fullerton, CA August 2024 May 2025

Remodeled existing centrifugal separator CAD model incorporating friction fit sleeves to fit over leaf vacuum tubes for rapid prototype testing

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Generated fluid flow analysis of 3D model to verify SolidWorks model to physical model air flow, finding a great discrepancy between the two

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Summarized our design project in a presentation along with my team at the CSUF Innovation Expo 2025, presenting to both judges and the public

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