Lilly Perez
Summary
Results-driven Engineer with a focus on reliability and technical problem-solving in large-scale industrial projects. Skilled in system design, troubleshooting, and data analysis, contributing to team success and delivering efficient engineering solutions. Dedicated to continuous learning and hands-on application of new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Plant Reliability Engineering Intern
Xcel Energy
Fort Collins, United States
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Designed a lubrication route for critical rotating equipment by field data collection, evaluating equipment needs, operating conditions, and environmental factors.
- Assisted in failure analysis and troubleshooting during major equipment breakdowns, collaborating with reliability, mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers.
- Shadowed turbine overspeed testing and gained hands-on exposure to the operation and reliability of large-scale power generation systems.
Aerospace Research Intern
Powerhouse Energy Campus
Fort Collins, United States
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Designed and conducted tests for an electric thrust reverser actuation system in collaboration with Woodward, supporting system performance and validation.
- Created MATLAB program to process large test data files, enabling data selection and customized output generation.
- Designed and hand-machined motor mount, brake system, and test fixtures, supporting LabVIEW logic and system integration.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Impact Cooling
Fort Collins, United States
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Designed, built, and tested prototypes with SolidWorks and 3D-printed fixtures, analyzing test data to validate design effectiveness.
- Conducted performance testing on prototype variations, analyzing data to ensure product quality.
- Assisted in early-stage product development, contributing to design and customer integration processes.
Geospatial Research Intern
CSU Library
Fort Collins, Colorado
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Processed and organized 19,000+ groundwater records in Excel, preparing GIS datasets and supporting research on groundwater resources and low-income housing initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace
Colorado State University
CO05-2026
Skills
- STK
- Circuit assembly
- Prototype Manufacturing
- 3D Modeling and Printing
- Software architecture
- Technical Writing
Projects
Safety Officer – Ram Launch Initiative, NASA USLI Team
- Developed FMEA reports and hazard analyses to identify design risks and improve system reliability.
- Created test plans and launch procedures for vehicle assembly, testing, and flight operations.
- Reviewed subsystem designs to ensure compliance with NASA and university safety requirements.
Timeline
Power Plant Reliability Engineering Intern
Xcel Energy
05.2025 - 05.2026
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Impact Cooling
06.2024 - 03.2025
Aerospace Research Intern
Powerhouse Energy Campus
05.2024 - 03.2025
Geospatial Research Intern
CSU Library
11.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace
Colorado State University