Arianna I. Mena
Corona,CA
Summary
Mechanical Engineering student specializing in design and product development with hands-on experience in CAD modeling, prototyping, and mechanical testing through internships and academic projects. Proven leadership managing teams through full design cycles from concept to functional prototype. Proficient in SolidWorks, MATLAB, Arduino, and mechanical systems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts & Lab Specialist
UCSB ECE Shop
Goleta, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Performed soldering and repair of laboratory equipment
- Assisted students with component selection and maintained inventory
Project Administrator
Santa Fe Water Systems
Santa Fe Springs, USA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted engineering team with SolidWorks CAD drafting and piping layouts
- Organized RFIs, submittals, and project documentation for mechanical systems
- Supported scheduling and material tracking using project management software
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Tool Alliance
Huntington Beach, USA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Designed SolidWorks models and drawings for precision tooling components
- Collaborated with engineers to improve manufacturability and prototype performance
- Applied tolerancing and dimensioning standards for production
Intramural Assistant / Soccer Referee
UCSB Recreation Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed events and resolved conflicts in fast-paced environments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California
Santa Barbara06.2026
Skills
- SolidWorks
- MATLAB
- Python
- Arduino
- LabVIEW
- Mechanical Design
- Prototyping
- Testing & Validation
- Technical Drawings
- Soldering
- Electronics Assembly
- Mechanical Assembly
- Rapid Prototyping
- Project Management
- Communication
- Team Leadership
- Documentation
Websites
Projects
- Senior Capstone - Adaptive Pneumatic Fitness Device, Project Manager, 06/25 - 06/26, Led development of a pneumatically actuated assistive device enabling wheelchair users to independently adjust gym weight-stack resistance. Managed CAD modeling, prototyping, and mechanical testing to improve reliability and alignment.
- Automated Plant Care System (Smart Sprout), 06/24, Designed Arduino-based system that calculates Daily Light Integral (DLI) and controls irrigation and grow lighting using soil moisture and sunlight sensors with a plant database.
- Renewable Materials Robotic Vehicle, 06/23, Designed and fabricated Arduino-controlled robotic vehicle built from renewable materials capable of climbing ramps, collecting objects, and performing precision placement using servo actuation.
Leadership Experience
- Publicity Chair, ASME, UCSB, 2024 - Present
- FIRST LEGO League Mentor, 2024
- Physics Circus STEM Volunteer, 2024
Timeline
Project Administrator
Santa Fe Water Systems
06.2025 - 08.2025
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Tool Alliance
06.2025 - 08.2025
Parts & Lab Specialist
UCSB ECE Shop
07.2024 - Current
Intramural Assistant / Soccer Referee
UCSB Recreation Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California