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WEN YANG

Syracuse,NY

Summary

A highly skilled and results-driven Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in thermal/fluid systems, design, and manufacturing. Demonstrated leadership and collaboration abilities, having successfully led multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering problems and deliver innovative solutions. Known for coordinating with peers, faculty, and cross-functional teams to accomplish project goals, consistently fostering a cooperative and inclusive environment. Passionate about conquering tough engineering challenges with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and technical excellence.

Work History

Capstone Project

Chilled Water Network Optimization
Syracuse, NY
  • Designed a fluid mechanics system for a consolidated chilled water distribution network serving all Syracuse University dormitories.
  • Conducted a Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis, incorporating interest rates, inflation, amortization costs, and escalation factors.
  • Archived $10K in cost savings compared to alternative designs, maintaining the same efficiency while reducing pump costs, electricity consumption, and overall life cycle expenses.

Machine Design Project

Pedestal Structure & Drivetrain Design
Syracuse, NY
  • Coordinated a team to design a pedestal structure connecting the carriage and nozzle head, optimizing for the shortest possible return time.
  • Developed a comprehensive Product Design Specification (PDS) and evaluated motor and drivetrain system candidates.
  • Defined machine and pedestal size, selected materials, and determined appropriate bolt patterns and welded joints to meet project requirements.
  • Utilized Autodesk Inventor for solid modeling and assembly, creating detailed components and integrating them into a cohesive design.
  • Wrote MATLAB code to conduct stress and load analysis, ensuring design integrity and performance under various operating conditions.
  • Leveraged FEA techniques within Autodesk Inventor to simulate and analyze stress distributions, contributing to the refinement of the machine design.

Senior Design Project

Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO)
Oxford, OH
  • Engineered an artificial ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) to assist Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) patients with foot-drop and deformities, achieving a 50% weight reduction using carbon fiber materials.
  • Developed Product Design Specifications (PDS) and created CAD models using Autodesk software and MATLAB, iterating designs with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
  • Programmed an Arduino-based control system, implementing a PID control loop, reducing response time by 25%.

Reciprocating Positive Displacement Pump

Crankshaft
Oxford, OH
  • Fostered teamwork to design and develop a reciprocating positive displacement pump, focusing on optimizing manufacturability and performance.
  • Created a detailed solid model of the pump assembly and individual component drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
  • Conducted stress and constraint analysis through WM simulation to evaluate structural integrity.
  • Determined material selection and defined both primary and secondary manufacturing processes, incorporating specialized jigs, molds, dies, and fixtures.
  • Utilized FeatureCAM for CNC machining simulation to refine the manufacturing process and ensure precision.
  • Performed an FEA (Finite Element Analysis) study in Autodesk Inventor, analyzing Von Mises stress and deflection to validate design feasibility and optimize performance.
  • Achieved the highest time-averaged mass-flow rate among competing designs and was selected as the best concept due to its efficient manufacturing process and superior performance.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
12-2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Miami University
Oxford, OH
12-2021

Skills

CAD & Design Software: SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Feature CAM

Manufacturing & Engineering: Manufacturing Processes, Quality Control, Machine Design, Stress Analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Technical & Analytical Tools: ABAQUS, CFD, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Logger Pro

Core Engineering Concepts: Thermodynamics, Structural Analysis, Control Systems, HVAC Systems Design, Robotics and Automation, Thermal Management

Professional Skills: Problem Solving, Excellent Communication, Project Management, Effective Leadership, Laboratory Experience

Timeline

Capstone Project

Chilled Water Network Optimization

Machine Design Project

Pedestal Structure & Drivetrain Design

Senior Design Project

Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO)

Reciprocating Positive Displacement Pump

Crankshaft

Master of Science - Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Miami University

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