About
I have always had a passion for the sciences, but also for the arts. I chose to study engineering because it allows me to be creative whilst also pursuing my love for knowledge and drive to make a positive impact on the world.
I plan to develop my career through innovative research & design projects. Currently pursuing mechatronics-related interests.
Where I've Worked
Mechanical Engineering Intern, Pacific Fusion - Mechatronics Project, Remotely Actuated Shroud
June 2024 - September 2024
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Led design, manufacturing, implementation and testing of a critical electromechanical & control system, with user-friendly interface
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Evaluated atmospheric pressure loading on hermetically sealed areas being put under vacuum conditions
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Authored program for actuation of servo on Arduino Uno R3, incorporating buttons for commands and limit switches
Mechanical Engineering Design & Test Intern, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - High Shock Data Acquisition System
June 2023 - September 2023
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Ensured survivability, accessibility, and time triggering options for sensor data within a test environment
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Technical Skills: DFMA, FMEA, design reviews, material & bolt selection & analysis, SolidWorks, MathCAD, 3D printing
Teachers Aide for MATLAB, Machine Shop, Energy & Sustainability, Cabrillo Community College
August 2021 - May 2022
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Developed instructional documents, piloted assignments and exams, assisted students with assignments, and analyzed and validated their procedures and solutions
Engineering Projects
Explore my engineering projects below. Scroll down to view my work, starting with the most recent.
Timeline: 2023-2025. Description: Building an aerial drone that is waterproofed and has a detachable buoyancy container to control depth underwater.
Animatronic Mermaid
Timeline: January 2025 - March 2025. Description: Waterproofed robotic mermaid with tail and hip actuation.
Timeline: Fall 2022. Description: Moisture sensing system designed to release water inside hidden compartment depending on soil moisture percentage.
Timeline: Spring 2022. Description: Designed and built a 100 Watt solar panel system that is equipped with 4 12V DC batteries and a 120 Volt AC outlet. The system is visually accessible for demo use.
Timeline: 2019-2020. Description: Project site in Providencia De Dota, Costa Rica. Implemented a water filtration process using a settling filter and bioswale for local trout farmer. This project secured my passion for engineering.
Timeline: Fall 2019. Description: Partnered with the art department to bring a client's screen-printing art setup to local events via his method of transportation, a bike. This was built with zero-cost, it was optimized to be lightweight, and detachable.
Contact:
Email: aliawolken14@gmail.com
Linkedin: Alia Wolken