Po Shen Yao
Urbana,IL
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive knowledge of mechanical technologies, tools and practices. Designs and develops equipment to improve prototypes and products. Experienced in leading projects from initial conception to completion within alloted budget.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lab Attendant
Siebel Center For Design
08.2023 - Current
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Assisted up to 5 lab groups in machine operation per working day
- Documented and performed checkups on operational health of lab industrial machines (i.e. CNC router,
Dynamics Lead Engineer
Illini Solar Car
06.2023 - Current
- Led and managed team of 30 mechanical engineers in designing and manufacturing components
- Tested, evaluated and fixed safety systems.
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Performed design, testing, and optimization of suspension and steering systems.
- Utilized and taught Finite Element Analysis (FEA) within team.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Coordinated outsourcing of parts manufacturing to international services.
Mechanical Engineer
Illini Solar Car
08.2022 - Current
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
- Communicated project requirements and areas for improvement in design review meetings.
- Altered and modified designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions.
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
- Drafted assemblies, models, and other technical drawings.
- Learned and streamlined composite manufacturing process for fabrication of aero-shell.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL06.2026
Skills
- CAD: Fusion 360, Revit, NX, Autocad
- Progress Reports and Check-Ins
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Calculations and Analysis
- Automotive Design
- Cost Estimation
- Mechanism Design and Analysis
- Traffic Pattern Analysis
- Budget Analysis
- Project Management
- Academic and Professional Writing
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lab Attendant
Siebel Center For Design
08.2023 - Current
Dynamics Lead Engineer
Illini Solar Car
06.2023 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Illini Solar Car
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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