Kwabena Opong
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Experienced with engineering design, project management, and prototype development. Utilizes CAD software and analytical tools to create innovative solutions. Knowledge of mechanical systems, with focus on efficiency and reliability.
Focused on learning from senior mechanical engineering professionals and making positive contributions to the design, development and Production processes. Eager to build a long-term career in the field.
Entry-level Mechanical Engineering with knowledge of [Area of expertise]. Trained in principles of mechanical engineering, design practices and Auto CAD software. Highly organized, analytical and detail-oriented.
Mechanical engineering recent graduate with strong practical and theoretical foundation. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to changing project requirements. Skilled in CAD software, thermodynamics, and materials science. Known for delivering reliable results and maintaining high standards in every task.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-Time Mechanical Engineering Student
Sacramento State
Sacramento
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Completed a rigorous ABET-accredited program with coursework in:
- Design & Analysis: CAD, finite element analysis, and machine design
- Thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics are all parts of thermal-fluid systems.
- Manufacturing and Controls: Mechatronics, Materials Science, and Robotics
- Academic Projects:
- Robotic Checker-Playing Arm: Designed servo-driven joints and grippers; incorporated Arduino/OpenCV for autonomous games.
- HVAC Energy Efficiency Analysis: Used ANSYS to model how heat moves through building systems.
- 3D-Printed Turbine Prototype: A better blade design for fluid dynamics performance.
- Core Labs/Academic Projects:
- 1. I used SolidWorks and FEA tools to build and evaluate a gear reduction system for ME 130 (Mechanical build I).
- 2. Used machine shop equipment to make prototypes of load-bearing parts
- 3. ME 138 (Thermal-Fluids Lab): We tested how well heat exchangers worked and used MATLAB to simulate the results.
- 4. Made and calibrated a Pitot tube system to monitor the speed of airflow.
- 5. ME 170 (Mechatronics): Made automated conveyor belts that could be controlled by Arduino and get input from sensors.
- Collaborated on a pick-and-place robotic arm using servos and PID control.
- 6. ME 180 (Capstone Senior Design):
- Created a wind turbine for a solar-powered irrigation pump from scratch.
- Did cost analysis, DFMA (Design for Manufacturing), and stress tests.
- Additional Academic Work:
- Materials Science (ME 152): Tested the tensile strength of composites and looked at how they broke.
- Dynamics (ME 120): Used MATLAB to simulate kinematic connections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California State University, Sacramento
05.2025
Transfer Credits - Mechanical Engineering
Antelope Valley College
01.2020
High School - undefined
Soar High School
Lancaster, California01.2020
Skills
- CAD & Design: SolidWorks (for designing brackets and grips), 3D printing (for PLA), and GD&T
- Manufacturing: CNC, welding (MIG/TIG), and machining (lathe, mill)
- Programming: MATLAB (for analyzing data), Arduino (for controlling motors), and Python
- Systems: HVAC (psychrometrics), refrigeration cycles, linear actuators, and stepper motors
- Soft Skills: Leading a team, solving problems, and helping customers
- Quality & Process: Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, DFM/DFA, and Prototyping Validation
- SolidWorks proficiency
- Sensors and actuators
- Computer-aided design
- Fluid mechanics
- Failure analysis
- Thermodynamics
- Stress analysis
- Heat transfer
- Machine design
- AutoCAD
- Design analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Engineering
- Engineering mathematics
- Mechanical vibrations
- Structural analysis
- Engineering drawings
- Design for manufacturing
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Mechanical engineering principles
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Project research
- Component detail drawings
- Lab test setup
- Mechanical operations principles
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Cost Savings: Found cheap actuators/PLA for ME 191, which decreased project expenses by 20%.
- Efficiency: Through repeated testing (ME 191), we cut down on gripper slippage by 90%.
Certification
- SolidWorks: Made parts for a robotic arm (ME 191).
- MATLAB: Looked into thermal and fluid systems (ME 128).
- Welding (MIG/TIG): made structural pieces (CSU Sacramento).
- ME 152 (Materials Science): Used Rockwell and Brinell hardness testers and SEM microscopes.
- ME 120 (Dynamics): Used MATLAB Simulink to simulate how several bodies move together.
- ME 142 (HVAC): Used Revit and Carrier HAP to design duct networks
Extra-Curricular Activities
Extracurricular & Support Roles: ASME Design Team: Took part in regional contests Campus Machine Shop: Used CNC mills to make stress-test samples. More Work Experience (Part-time while in school): Security Officer (Hammerhead Security): Learned how to handle emergencies and be aware of your surroundings, which are useful skills for engineering jobs that concentrate on safety. Detailer (LSK Car Detailing): Learned how to be precise and patient while finishing surfaces, which is similar to material tolerancing in mechanical design. Extracurriculars: ASME Member: Went to design workshops and networking events. Machine Shop Training: I learned how to use a lathe, mill, and CNC machine at Sac State's lab. Responsible for keeping the facility in good shape, including fixing small problems and maintaining equipment.
Timeline
Full-Time Mechanical Engineering Student
Sacramento State
01.2020 - 01.2025
Transfer Credits - Mechanical Engineering
Antelope Valley College
High School - undefined
Soar High School
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California State University, Sacramento
SENIOR PROJECT SHOWCASE BELOW
RoboCheckers