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IAN WHADFORD

Escondido,CA

Summary

Organized and motivated professional with a strong foundation in diverse skill sets. Eager to leverage abilities in entry-level roles to drive company growth. Committed to continuous improvement and effective collaboration in team environments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Advanced Manufacturing

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
05.2026

Skills

  • Manual machining (mill, lathe, Drill Press)
  • Motors & actuators
  • Pneumatics
  • Sensors
  • 3D printing (SLA, Objet, FDM)
  • Injection molding
  • SolidWorks (CSWA)
  • Engineering drawings
  • 3D modeling
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • MATLAB
  • Excel
  • PCB design (Autodesk Eagle)
  • Fusion

Engineering Projects

  • Senior Capstone Project - Ancora Heart, 08/25, 05/26, Designing automated medical device assembly equipment for a heart implant component, Leading SolidWorks part and assembly design with FEA-driven validation, Prototyping with SLA and Objet printers using biocompatible materials, Improving production throughput while meeting ISO 7 cleanroom standards, Preparing parts for manufacturing using Fusion Manufacturing
  • Mechatronic Sorting System - CSU Chico, Automated jar sorting using pneumatics, stepper motors, sensors, and HMI interface
  • Mold Design & Flow Analysis Project - CSU Chico, Designed plastic mold and evaluated warping and sink marks using SolidWorks Flow Simulation
  • Manufacturing Vice Project - CSU Chico, Machined a functional vice using manual mill and lathe operations
  • Arduino PCB Design Project - CSU Chico, Designed Arduino-based PCB in Autodesk Eagle for sensor-driven servo control

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Advanced Manufacturing

California State University, Chico
IAN WHADFORD