Colin William Huang

San Diego, CA | cwh004@ucsd.edu | (858) 997-8536 | colinwhuang.github.io | linkedin.com/in/colin-w-huang

EDUCATION

University of California San Diego, GPA 3.91                                                                                                                                                                        

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Specialization in Material Science and Engineering                                        Expected June 2025

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering                                                                                                                           Expected June 2026

ENGINEERING PROJECTS

General Atomics Foam Shell Flow Culling Station (Team of 6)                                                                                10/2024–Present

• Optimized hopper shape design using MATLAB & ANSYS discrete-element simulations to achieve desired granular flow
• Designed and 3D printed motorized Geneva drive to control dispensing of shells without plastic deformation or rupture
• Iterated and risk-reduced hopper and timing components to refine fluid flow control and eliminate clogging
• Facilitated integration of independent components and construction of culling station

Butterfly Deformation                                                                                                                                               06/2023–07/2023

• Modeled “butterfly” deformation of carbon steel fire pit using SolidWorks FEA to simulate thermal load
• Calculated internal stress and strain of fire pit to corroborate results from thermal simulation
• Produced research report on creep behavior and grain structure of steel to illustrate material behavior

UCSD Triton Robotics Project Development (Team of 3)                                                                                          10/2022–06/2023

• Designed and fabricated armor plate using SolidWorks and 3D printing for AI detection program
• Prepared bill of materials, assembly checklist, and design documentation for team leaders
• Completed three-weeks of training in SolidWorks, documentation practices, and engineering drawings

Kirby Krew Robot (Team of 4)                                                                                                                                     04/2022–06/2022

• Designed, prototyped, and fabricated rack and pinion lift mechanism using Fusion 360, AutoCAD and LaserCAMM
• Conducted energy, power, and torque analyses to ensure stable factor of safety and optimal performance
• Wrote technical lab report on component performance estimates and preparation of risk reduction test cases

WORK EXPERIENCE

UCSD UTILITIES AND SUSTAINABILITY   La Jolla, CA

Climate Neutrality Program Intern                                                                                                                           07/2023–Present

• Collaborated with Director, managers, and consultants to conduct cost-benefit analyses for UCSD decarbonization study
• Assisted in locating setpoint issue with heat recovery system at Franklin Antonio Hall
• Assessed weekly reporting of campus energy and water usage to pinpoint and diagnose building system inefficiencies
• Researched California energy standards and calculated UCSD campus long range solar readiness requirements
• Worked with Sustainability officer in campus outreach efforts to educate student body through media and events

TSMC   Phoenix, AZ

Dry Etch Equipment Engineer Intern                                                                                                                      06/2024–08/2024

• Performed detailed technical analysis to evaluate mass flow controller specifications for optimization potential
• Coordinated with dry etch team to perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Conducted preventative maintenance on etching tools with Applied Materials technicians to prevent unplanned downtime
• Replaced, calibrated, and tested high voltage box, mass flow controller, and bias match parts
• Monitored and analyzed tool GUI & SPC chart data to support operational continuity and team communication

UCSD HEALTH SCIENCES   La Jolla, CA

Lab Assistant, Joiner Lab                                                                                                                                         10/2022–06/2024

• Built optogenetics tool for fruit fly sleep need experimentation using Arduino UNO, resulting $500 in cost-savings
• Wrote C++ program to control frequency and light intensity of LED strips for optogenetics tool
• Accomplished establishing test protocols with Principle Investigator to maximize tool efficacy

LEADERSHIP / ACTIVITIES / HONORS

Publicity Chair Officer, HKN Eta Kappa Nu Engineering Honor Society - 02/2024-Present

Member, Caledonian Honor Society - Since May 2023