Measure
Determine spring free length and force using controlled inspection and test methods.
Mechanical + Aerospace Engineering
Design. Build.
Test. Improve.
Mechanical and aerospace engineer combining design, validation, manufacturing, and technical leadership across real products and student-built systems.
Industry experience · Summer 2026
Cyrus Shank
Aurora, Illinois
Engineering & Manufacturing Intern
Supporting precision refrigeration-component production through spring testing, quality verification, engineering documentation, and hands-on CNC manufacturing.
Validate
Compress, condition, and retest springs to confirm repeatability and conformance.
Machine
Operate multiple CNC machine types and sizes in a production manufacturing environment.
Improve
Support quality, engineering, and production teams with reliable data and process feedback.
FREE LENGTH
FORCE TEST
CYCLE × 3
RETEST
Incoming inspection
→
Dimensional measurement
→
Force validation
→
Conditioning cycles
→
Retest
→
Manufacturing support
Selected work
Systems shaped by
evidence and iteration.
01
Project Manager · Systems Engineering
Dual-Axis Solar Tracking System
Leading the system from planning through validation—aligning the team, design decisions, documentation, and test strategy.
- Role
- Project Manager
- Focus
- Systems Integration
- Method
- Design → Build → Validate
120° AZIMUTH
64° ELEVATION
REV B / VALIDATION MODEL
P1 · CHAMBER
F2 · FLOW
T3 · THERMAL
TEST 04
02
Aerospace Team · Test + Analysis
Liquid Propulsion
Supporting student-led rocket engine work across design, test execution, analysis, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Mode
- Test
- Process
- Analyze
- Outcome
- Iterate
CAD + Additive Manufacturing
3D-Printed Lightsaber
Measured, modeled, refined, and fabricated from an official LEGO reference.Human-Centered Design
Hand Stabilizer
Functional prototype designed to support more comfortable writing for users with mild tremors.Manufacturing
Machined Metal Hammer
Produced from raw stock using machining, tolerance control, and quality verification.How I work
Think.
Build.
Test.
Improve.
Think
Translate complex requirements into clear engineering decisions, tradeoffs, and next steps.
Build
Move from CAD and analysis into physical prototypes, manufacturing, and technical documentation.
Test
Instrument, troubleshoot, validate, collect data, and use evidence to improve the design.
Improve
Use test data, manufacturing feedback, and team coordination to make the next iteration stronger.
SOLIDWORKS
MATLAB
Multisim
GD&T
Instrumentation
Root-Cause Analysis
Education
Case Western Reserve University
Integrated B.S./M.S. Program
Mechanical Engineering + Aerospace Engineering
Minor in Business Management
Expected B.S. graduation · 2027
Next step