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andre anukwuem
Mechanical Engineer, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Location: Salisbury, NC United States
Joined: Sep 16th, 2026

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Senior double majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Physics with a Computer Science minor at UNC Charlotte, graduating in December 2026 with a 3.63 GPA. Skilled in advanced CAD modeling with CREO and SolidWorks, control systems, and finite element analysis. Experienced in designing precision CAD assemblies, simulating dynamic systems in Simulink, and optimizing structures for weight reduction. Project background includes engineering 6DoF metrology test rigs for piezo flexure stages and developing autonomous robotic arms. Clearance eligible US Citizen driven to apply CAD, control systems, and electro mechanical expertise to complex engineering challenges.

Current Whereabouts:

Exploring interesting ME projects, playing basketball with friends and going for runs.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Dedicated to advancing high performance mechanical systems and precision hardware through robust structural optimization, electro mechanical design, and advanced CAD modeling. My goal is to lead mechanical engineering efforts that turn complex physical dynamics and finite element analyses into mission critical, reliable mechanisms, while also integrating my secondary passion for robotics and automated systems into future aerospace hardware.

Education (request update)

University of NC at Charlotte class of 2026

Undergrad Major: Mechanical Engineering

Claim To Fame:

Designing and Engineering a 6DOF Metrology Rig for a piezo-flexure stage for ASML

Most Memorable Moment:

Experiencing my freshman year in college, meeting new people and being away from home for the first time!

Experience

I currently work with University of North Carolina at Charlotte as Mechanical Engineer
I have 1 years of experience working in the Engineering industry.

Mechanical Engineer | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
From January 2026 to December 2026 • 0 year(s)
ASML Senior Design: 6DoF Metrology Rig for Piezo-Flexure Stages ●Engineered and fabricated a modular, self-calibrating metrology rig modeled in CREO for high-precision tracking across six degrees of freedom (6DoF) to measure hysteretic parasitic motion errors in a piezoelectric-flexure linear stage. ●Utilized structural and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Abaqus to simulate and evaluate the sensitivity of the piezo-flexure stage and metrology rig to localized heat loads and dynamic perturbations. ●Designed and implemented simulated mechanical payloads to analyze stage performance degradation, accounting for increased moving mass and the "unwanted stiffness" introduced by integrated cable and pneumatic hose systems.

Thermodynamics TA | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
From January 2025 to May 2025 • 0 year(s)
●Mentored 43 students, providing feedback on assignments and clarifying complex concepts during office hours. ●Raised student comprehension by 15% through tailored problem-solving sessions and strong communication skills

Computational Modeling and Simulation Research Assistant | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
From January 2025 to May 2025 • 0 year(s)
●Programmed in MATLAB and Python to execute molecular dynamics simulations on a Linux-based High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster, utilizing principles from thermal physics to simulate protein binding and vector fields to model dynamic structural movements. ●Refined data processing scripts using MATLAB and Python while optimizing simulation batch job execution managed via SLURM. ●Supported the development of scalable, simulation-based models to analyze protein behavior under varying physical conditions across multiple compute nodes.

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