Lachlan Imfeld
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Undergraduate student with a strong foundation in chemistry, laboratory techniques, and hands-on technical work. Completed Organic Chemistry I and II with associated labs, and Analytical Chemistry, gaining experience in synthesis, purification, chromatography, spectroscopy, quantitative analysis, and safe lab practices. Internship experience in metallurgical manufacturing and design involved operating equipment, supporting chemical treatment and finishing processes, performing quality control, assisting with machine troubleshooting, and learning how material behavior affects product design and manufacturability. Seeking to apply academic chemistry training and practical problem-solving experience in an undergraduate lab setting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Chemical/Mechanical engineering intern
S-3 engineering
Dexter, Michigan
05.2026 - Current
- Increased machine usage and manufacturing without assistance, compared to last year
- Product finishing
- Further involvement in the metallurgical chemistry side
Chemical/mechanical Engineering intern
S-3 engineering
Dexter, Michigan
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated manufacturing equipment used in metal processing, machining, finishing, and chemical treatment of engineered components.
- Assisted with chemical processing steps for parts.
- Supported product finishing processes, including surface preparation, polishing, deburring, coating, cleaning, and final part preparation.
- Performed quality control to ensure finished components met design specifications, dimensional tolerances, surface finish standards, and production requirements.
- Assisted engineers and technicians with machine troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair support primarily on older equipement
- Gained hands-on exposure to metallurgy, material behavior, product design, manufacturability, and CNC-based production processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Univeristy of Michigan
Ann Arbor05-2028
High School Diploma -
Dexter High School
Dexter, MI05-2024
Skills
- Project management
- Chemical and engineering equipment management and use
- Analytical lab work
- Organic chemistry
- Organic laboratory experience
- Lab reporting
- Metallurgical analysis
Timeline
Chemical/Mechanical engineering intern
S-3 engineering
05.2026 - Current
Chemical/mechanical Engineering intern
S-3 engineering
05.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science -
Univeristy of Michigan
High School Diploma -
Dexter High School