MERRILL Technology Group (KEEL USA Division)
Mechanical Engineering Internship | May 2024 – Present
Alma, MI / Charleston, SC
- Designed and modeled a complex welded support structure for a submarine dormitory using SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD, producing detailed 3D assemblies and documentation to ensure structural integrity under high loads.
- Conducted critical structural analyses for heavy assemblies by calculating center of gravity and performing stress testing on crane-lifted parts, validating safe handling and compliance with strict safety factors.
- Optimized engineering decisions through cost-benefit analysis, evaluating build-versus-buy options to reduce project costs and guide efficient resource usage without compromising technical requirements.
- Improved manufacturing workflow and precision by reconfiguring equipment layouts and positioning, enhancing assembly efficiency and collaboration on the shop floor for faster prototyping and integration.
Michigan Aeronautical Science Association (MASA)
Propulsion Group: Mechanics Sub-Team | Aug. 2023 – Present
Ann Arbor, MI
- Developed designs, builds & inspects equipment to quality and safety specifications, and effectively communicates with full propulsion group and other sub-teams.
- Engaged in weekly propulsion mechanics meetings focusing on manufacturing components such as: Injectors, nozzles, fuel valves, while also doing coldflow and hotfire logistics.
- Qualified in Workshop Safety Training for metal work, personnel safety, and creating effective standard operating procedures for design work.
Undergraduate Opportunity Research Program (UROP)
Research Assistant / Geospatial Analyst | Sep. 2023 – Jan. 2025
Ann Arbor, MI
- Researched geospatial movement and mobility in Kosovo, creating a searchable GIS database of historical settlement patterns.
- Developed data analysis tools in ArcGIS and MATLAB to visualize and interpret large archaeological datasets.
- Presented findings at the U-M Undergraduate Research Symposium and the Society for American Anthropology Annual Meeting (SAA) in Denver.