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Steve L.

I build electromechanical systems and digital products. As a Mechatronics student, I work across mechanical design, controls, embedded hardware, physical prototyping and software. I focus on turning ideas into systems and products that can be built, tested and refined.

AUGUST 2026 – PRESENT

Engineering Graphics Tutor

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - CHICO · CHICO, CA
  • Support undergraduate engineering students in using SolidWorks for parametric modeling, including parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
MARCH 2026 – PRESENT

EV Charger Design Intern

BRIGHTON ENERGY AND CSE · CHICO, CA
  • Conduct on-site assessments for EV charging infrastructure, evaluating existing electrical systems, site constraints, and installation requirements to support pre-construction design.
  • Develop and refine charging-station layouts based on electrical, accessibility, and site requirements, including a redesign that increased proposed charging capacity by 33%, from 6 to 8 handles.
  • Coordinate with housing authorities and design teams to communicate technical recommendations, secure stakeholder approval, and initiate plan-set revisions based on field findings and project requirements.
MAY 2026 – AUGUST 2026

Undergraduate Control Systems Researcher

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - CHICO · CHICO, CA
  • Researched and developed a scalable control system to transform an existing manual thermoformer into a semi-autonomous electromechanical system suitable for future commercialization and institutional use.
  • Designed and prototyped mechanical assemblies in SolidWorks, integrating lead screws, linear rails, stepper motors, and custom 3D-printed components into the machine.
  • Developed Arduino-based embedded controls and integrated motor drivers, limit switches, power distribution, and operator inputs to automate motion sequences and coordinate system operation.
  • Validated and debugged the machine through iterative testing, resolving mechanical alignment and motion issues; presented research methodology, engineering decisions, and results to an academic audience.
EDUCATION
2025 – PRESENT

B.S. Mechatronic Engineering

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO · CHICO, CA

4.0 GPA as of Fall 2026.

2016 – 2020

B.A. Communication Studies & Audio Production

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY · WASHINGTON, D.C.

3.97 GPA · Summa Cum Laude.

Résumé (PDF) Controls Research Poster (PDF) LinkedIn

TOOLKIT CAD / Mechanical Design: SolidWorks
3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing
Arduino / Embedded Systems
Control Systems
Electrical Wiring / Control Panels
Testing / Debugging / Validation FOCUSRobotics · Control Systems · Automation · Electromechanical Systems · Autonomous Vehicles LOCATIONCalifornia FIELD NOTEThe four wells above are also listed below. No capture required.
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I'm seeking engineering internships in robotics, controls, automation, electromechanical systems and autonomous vehicles. You can reach me by email.

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