Mechanical Engineer in Training with Robotics Focus

Jacob Hsu, EIT

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Summary

Detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer in Training with expertise in controls, design, and robotics. Skilled in managing projects from concept to completion, including prototyping, testing, and system optimization. Experienced in developing autonomous systems for dynamic environments and reducing computational latency. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, technical communication, and continuous process improvement to deliver innovative engineering solutions. Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — Champaign, IL — August 2024 – December 2025 Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University — Pittsburgh, PA — August 2020 – May 2024 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Additional Major in Robotics Experience

Research Assistant — Neuromechatronics Lab at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA — May 2023 – August 2024

-Designed a feedback control model in MATLAB to simulate arm-reaching movements for motor rehabilitation research

-Streamlined simulation workflows, reducing data processing time by 30% through code optimization and modularization

-Conducted analysis of kinematic data to validate model performance; co-authored a peer-reviewed publication (pending) Mechanical Engineering Intern — Locomation Inc, Pittsburgh, PA — June 2022 – August 2022

-Prototyped a camera lens cleaning module, extending autonomous operation time

-Modeled, 3D-printed, and assembled electromechanical handheld-radio based communication system in SolidWorks

-Utilized rapid fab techniques to build a fluid dispensing attachment for a proof-of-concept sensor cleaning prototype Projects

GPU Air Cooling Optimization — ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 CFD Analysis — Fall 2025

-Used ANSYS Icepak to conduct a thermal evaluation and design optimization of Astral GeForce RTX 5090 GPU

-Modeled high-power GPU with complex heat sink geometries, including milled vapor chamber and quad-fan configuration

-Performed a parametric study on fin geometry (modeled in SolidWorks), confirming observed parameters were optimal Autonomous Car Controller Simulation — Generalized Racing Intelligence Competition (GRAIC) — Fall 2024

-Developed a Model Predictive Control (MPC) system to navigate dynamic environments in the GRAIC competition

-Designed pedestrian and vehicle avoidance algorithms and minimized course completion time and collision instances

-Reduced computational latency by 20% to improve system responsiveness AIR Modular Drone — Carnegie Mellon Robotics Senior Capstone — Fall 2023 - Spring 2024

-Designed, built, and tested an autonomous outdoor drone with swappable sensor and robotic arm modules

-Programmed navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mapping algorithms using ROS

-Developed a remote communication system to send actuator commands and receive sensor data Certification

Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification — August 2025 Issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, License #185629 Technical Skills

Software and Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, Python, ROS, C/C++, Java, Office Suite Fabrication: Manual Machining, CNC machining, FDM/SLA 3D Printing, Manual Mill/Lathe, Laser Cutting

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