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Eric Zhang

Fremont,CA

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Tractive Battery Team Co-Lead

UCSC Formula Slug
09.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated the design and manufacturing of the tractive battery of the Formula-style electric racecar for the international collegiate Formula SAE competition.
  • Modeled and assembled lithium ion battery container and connectors.
  • Led the circuit design and soldering of the tractive battery PCB.
  • Contributed to a 3rd place Efficiency placement while reducing the weight and size of the battery and increasing power.

Team Member

UCSC SlugSats
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed satellite parts through PCB design, solar array soldering, and full system assembly tasks.
  • Created a self-made reflow oven for custom soldering purposes.

Team Lead

Toyota Hydrogen Grand Prix
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Served as team lead for a hydrogen fuel-cell RC car competition, coordinating tasks, mentoring teammates, and driving the team to a top-3 regional placement.
  • Overcame resource limitation by engineering custom solutions to design around incompatible parts.

Tutor

Tri-City Band Corps
06.2020 - 06.2024
  • Mentored 50+ saxophone students across all skill levels, delivering 200+ hours of instruction in both individual and group settings.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on student learning styles, preferences, and the challenges of distanced learning.
  • Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions to enhance student understanding and involvement.

Volunteer

City Of Fremont Human Services Department
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Conducted the logistics of distributing surveys to all users of the local paratransit program, Ride-On Tri-City.
  • Analyzed and documented survey data and feedback on the program, finding common response patterns.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Robotics Engineering

UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
10.2025

High School Diploma -

Irvington High School
Fremont, CA
06.2024

Skills

  • CAD Design - [OnShape, Fusion, Autodesk]
  • PCB Design & Assembly - [KiCad]
  • Programming - [Python, C]
  • CNC Machining
  • Adaptable Nature
  • Leadership in Team-Based Environments

Timeline

Tractive Battery Team Co-Lead

UCSC Formula Slug
09.2024 - Current

Team Member

UCSC SlugSats
09.2024 - Current

Volunteer

City Of Fremont Human Services Department
11.2023 - 03.2024

Team Lead

Toyota Hydrogen Grand Prix
10.2022 - 06.2024

Tutor

Tri-City Band Corps
06.2020 - 06.2024

Bachelors of Science - Robotics Engineering

UC Santa Cruz

High School Diploma -

Irvington High School

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