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Nicolas Mosqueda

San Diego,CA

Summary

Mechanical Engineering student at San Diego State University (GPA 3.83) with research experience at UCSD in CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and medical device design. Proven ability to work in lab, classroom, and customer service environments.. Strong communication and teamwork abilities developed through research and tutoring roles.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

SDSU Research
San Diego, CA
08.2025 - Current
  • Learning to run molecular dynamics simulations with LAMMPS on SDSU's Fermi supercomputer.
  • Exploring how grain boundaries generate heat and whether they can melt before the grains do.
  • Visualizing atomic structures in OVITO to study how materials change under different simulation conditions.

UCSD Research
San Diego, CA
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in preparing steel specimens for heat-treatment experiments, collaborating with Phd student and professor to ensure reliable testing results.
  • Programmed a CNC lathe using Fusion 360, to precisely machine steel components for heat testing.
  • Operated CNC lathe and mill to shape steel pieces to exact dimensions, enabling material property analysis post-heat testing.

STEM Tutor

Lewis Middle School
San Diego, CA
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided one-on-one assistance for 8th-grade students and created a trusting learning environment in science classes.
  • Performed classroom activities to assist the teacher and students.

UCSD Research Program
San Diego, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted research in the lab of Professor James Friend, UC San Diego.
  • Conducted experiments and read papers for creating materials for a steerable catheter tip.
  • Utilized SolidWorks to design molds and gained experience using the software.

Education

bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
06.2027

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • Fusion 360
  • MATLAB
  • Arduino
  • Python
  • CNC lathe/mill operation
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Tutoring/mentorship

Timeline

SDSU Research
08.2025 - Current

UCSD Research
07.2024 - 08.2024

STEM Tutor

Lewis Middle School
11.2023 - 05.2024

UCSD Research Program
06.2022 - 08.2022

bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering

San Diego State University

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