Felipe Rodriguez Viera
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Hands-on mechanical engineering senior with oil & gas fabrication internship experience supporting high-throughput production, QA/QC inspections, and material traceability. Strong foundation in thermo-fluids, mechanical design, vibrations, and controls; proven contributor in complex electromechanical systems and competitive engineering teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Lindsayca (Oil & Gas)
Houston , TX
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Rotated across engineering, planning, production, and shipping to support end-to-end fabrication workflow for oil & gas deliverables
- Interpreted isometric drawings, cut plans, and CNC files; supported engineering/planning coordination and shop execution readiness
- Supported daily production reporting by updating digital shop logs and documenting welding/fitting progress for manufacturing reports
- Assisted with material batch tracking and traceability, improving visibility of WIP status and inspection readiness
- Observed and supported fabrication processes including CNC plasma cutting, bandsaw cutting, fitting, and welding; reinforced safe, quality-first shop practices
- Supported QC activities and documentation (e.g., coating/thickness verification workflows, inspection checkpoints, and nonconformance visibility)
Mechanical Engineer
Gator Motorsports
Gainesville, FL
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Designed and developed two Formula SAE vehicles, enhancing system performance and reliability
- Conducted mechanical analysis and troubleshooting, facilitating iterative design through testing and validation
Engineering Intern
Orinoco Group
Caracas, VEN
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Created blueprints and project plans using AutoCAD and SolidWorks to support real-world engineering tasks
- Assisted project engineers with progress tracking and technical documentation, gaining insight into real-world engineering constraints
- Coordinated field activities by observing installation workflows and aligning engineering documents with site conditions.
- Coordinated construction logistics and workforce activities, enhancing communication between technical and field teams
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, FL08-2026
Skills
- Mechanical systems design
- Fabrication and shop floor support
- QA/QC fundamentals
- Mechanical integrity and reliability mindset
- Basic P&ID familiarity
- SolidWorks (CSWA)
- AutoCAD
- MATLAB
- ANSYS
- Microsoft Excel
- DFMEA / FMEA fundamentals
- Failure analysis
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Additional Experience
Mathematics Paraprofessional — University of Florida (P.K. Yonge), Gainesville, FL
Dec 2023 – Present
- Delivered instruction in algebra, calculus, and statistics; strengthened structured problem-solving and technical communication
Mathematics Tutor — Mathematics Laboratory, University of Florida
Jan 2022 – Dec 2023
- Tutored university students in calculus and statistics, reinforcing analytical reasoning and methodical troubleshooting
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Lindsayca (Oil & Gas)
06.2025 - 08.2025
Mechanical Engineer
Gator Motorsports
01.2024 - 01.2025
Engineering Intern
Orinoco Group
09.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Florida