SIHENG JAMES YANG
Siheng James Yang
Looking for Mechanical Engineering Roles. UC Berkeley graduate with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a Marine Corps Veteran.
Education and Skills
UC Berkeley College of Engineering Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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Skills
Coding: Python, MATLAB, Arduino IDE(C++)
CAD Software: PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, 3ds Max, OnShape, DFM, DFA
Simulation Software: SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Fluent, FEniCS
Manufacturing: 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CNC Machining, Water Jet Cutting, Lathe Turning, Soldering and PCB modification, Various Powered Saws
Work Experience
Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
Nov 2019 - Aug 2023
June 2020 - Oct 2020
​Beam Comfort
Mechanical Engineering Intern
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Worked in the mechanical design and manufacturing team to rapidly prototype an IR smart heater.
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Oversaw the additive manufacturing process to streamline a fast-paced production schedule to supply inventory for constant demos and pilot programs while creating and implementing a maintenance and troubleshooting SOP.
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Wrote and executed thermal fatigue testing plans to test different manufacturing methods, finding the low cycle limit for potential heating element materials, and vendor acceptance testing on OTS thermocouples for temperature control.
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Designed and manufactured a portable, rapid assembly product demonstration platform with independent power and a structurally stiff collapsing stand.
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Designed and manufactured assembly jigs to create subcomponents and documented accompanying assembly instructions, reducing assembly time by 5-10 minutes per subassembly.
San Diego City College Tutorial Center
Senior Tutor • Chemistry TA
Assisted in instructing freshman level Chemistry course and lab and tutored Math, Science, and Engineering.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Designed a mock Artemis mission’s scientific research plan and wrote a research paper on Advancing In-Situation Resource Utilization, focusing on prospecting Lunar regolith and recovering metals using ionic liquid reprotonization.
Apr 2013 - Mar 2018
U.S. Marine Corps
Traffic Division Assistant Supervisor • Collision Investigator
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Investigated over 50 traffic collisions, performing forensic analysis, vehicle damage analysis, and conducting witness interviews to find the root cause. Prepared reports for insurance and court depositions.
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Developed and reviewed event and construction traffic plans and supervised traffic circulation for over 75 events.
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Developed cross-departmental training and supervised the professional/personal growth of 30 personnel.