Mechanical Engineering Co-op Candidate, 2026 Summer

Aidan Bowers

*************@*****.*** 301-***-**** Westminster, MD

Looking for 2026 Summer Co-op/Internship

Passionate Mechanical Engineering student experienced in CAD design, fabrication, and teamwork. Educated in engineering principles, machine design, and technical drawings but always looking to learn more. Eager to design and create projects to better the world. Education

York College of Pennsylvania Expected Graduation May 2027 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.88 Skills and Engineering Coursework

• Skills: Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, CNC, FEA, Welding, Machining, Water Jet Operation, Forklift Operation, 3D Printing, Excel, Prototyping, Circuit Design, Coding, Presentations

• Courses: Machine Design, Dynamics and Vibrations, Finite Element Analysis, Mechatronics, Fluid Mechanics, Strengths of Materials, Thermodynamics, Statics, Material Science Projects

Independent Projects

• Race Mower - Current - Redesigned and built a lawnmower into a custom 40-mph racemower, machining nearly all custom parts and assemblies. Integrated a new drivetrain, electronics, gauges, and required safety systems. Consistently testing and upgrading all components. Class Projects - York College of Pennsylvania

• Machine Design - Fall 2025 - Designed, machined, and constructed a manual apple juice press, capable of crushing 5 apples at a time and filtering all unwanted particles from juice

• Mechatronics - Spring 2025 - Used 3D printing and Arduino circuitry/code to create an electronic deadbolt assembly operated by bolt mobile device and remote control

• Intro to Mechanical Engineering - Spring 2024 - Designed, machined, and polished a custom ergonomic aluminum mallet with replaceable parts using a lathe, CNC, and Solidworks

• Intro to Mechanical Engineering - Spring 2024 - Machined an elliptical trammel toy out of acrylic and aluminum by reading engineering drawings and using a manual milling machine

• Engineering Practice and Design Studio - Fall 2023 - Built and tested an adjustable wooden trebuchet to launch tennis balls at a target for an accuracy competition against classmates Competitions - Frederick County Career and Technology Center - CAD Engineering Program SkillsUSA Engineering and Design Challenge Competition

• 2nd States - Apr 2022 - Designed an autonomous device to detect and put out stove top fires

• 1st States - Apr 2021 - Created 3D printed blocks for the blind to learn and communicate with Real World Design Challenge (RWDC)

• 2nd Nationals - Jan 2021 - Designed an automated drone and facility to deliver packages Work Experience

Engineering Intern - Independent Can Company - Belcamp, MD Starting Jan 2026 Lot Attendant - Century Ford of Mt. Airy - Mt. Airy, MD Jun 2023 - Present

• Perform pre-delivery inspections for new inventory and prepare for sale

• Re-fuel and detail new and used sold vehicles to prepare for customer pick up

• Arrange lot inventory and ready vehicles for test drives

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