Automation & Controls Engineer for Space Manufacturing

M. Steele Shown

503-***-**** - **.*******@*****.*** - www.linkedin.com/in/steele-shown - https://showns.github.io/ OBJECTIVE

Mechanical engineering graduate student seeking an entry-level mechanical or mechatronics engineering role supporting the design, testing, and improvement of automated equipment. Experience in mechanical design, electromechanical system integration, rapid prototyping, instrumentation, data analysis, and experimental testing through robotics research, coursework, and hands-on embedded system development. EDUCATION

MEng Mechanical Engineering - Design Option, Robotics minor - 3.85 Expected June 2026 Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

• Relevant Coursework: Modern Product Design, Design of Mechanisms, Materials Selection, Lean Manufacturing, Optimization in Design, Robotics 1 & 2. BS Mechanical Engineering - Sciences Option - 3.96 June 2025 Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

• Relevant Coursework: Mechanical Component Design, Mechanics of Materials, Instrumentation, Intermediate Dynamics, Thermodynamics 1 & 2, Fluids and Heat Transfer. EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research February 2025 - Present

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

• Integrated multi-sensor systems onto a robotic platform for 360-degree environmental perception, including mechanical layout, 3D printed mounting hardware, wiring, and UI components.

• Developed, tested, and iteratively refined system performance, supporting mechanical and control system integration through prototyping and validation.

Teaching Assistant September 2023 - June 2025

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

• Supported instruction and grading in Python, data analysis, and instrumentation classes for groups of 30- 100+ students, mentoring students in both laboratory and office hour environments. Capstone Design Project - Competitive Sumobot September 2024 - March 2025 Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

• Designed and fabricated a competitive robotic platform on a 3-person engineering team, focusing on mechanical structure, drivetrain design, and system integration.

• Developed and tested control logic on an ESP32 using BLE to coordinate 5 DC motors and high-torque servos.

Restoration Intern Summers 2022 - 2024

TA Cycleworks, Vancouver, WA

• Restored and modified a 1978 Suzuki GS550E, integrating and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical subsystems through drivetrain analysis, custom fabrication, welding, and electrical rewiring. SKILLS & ABILITIES

Mechanical Design: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Siemens NX, Mechanical Component Design Manufacturing & Materials: Materials Selection, Machining Processes, Lean Manufacturing Systems & Controls: Microcontrollers, Control Systems Programming: Python, MATLAB, Arduino IDE, ROS2

Engineering Tools: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Hand, Power, and Hydraulic Tools PASSIONS

Endurance sport events: 78 half marathons across all 50 of the United States, numerous Spartan Races, Abbott World Major Marathons, and triathlon training.

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