Tomas Quesada - Mechanical Engineer Portfolio

Tomas Quesada

Mechanical Engineer

Welcome to my portfolio! Here you’ll find a selection of my mechanical engineering projects, highlighting my experience in design, analysis, and hands-on prototyping.

Skills

Key skills that define my professional identity.

SolidWorks

3D CAD software used for parametric modeling, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.

Onshape

Cloud-based CAD platform for collaborative design, version control, and product development.

3D Printing Slicing Software

Tools (e.g., BambuLabs, PrusaSlicer) that convert CAD models into machine instructions for additive manufacturing.

DFM / DFA

Design for Manufacturability and Assembly, optimizing designs to reduce cost, complexity, and production time.

GD&T

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, a system for defining and communicating engineering tolerances.

Rapid Prototyping

Fast fabrication of physical models using 3D printing and other quick-turn processes.

Projects

Showcasing impactful projects and technical achievements.

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ASME Human Powered Vehicle

Designed and built a pedal-driven vehicle for the ASME competition, focusing on CAD/FEA and fabrication.

3D Modeling
Manufacturing
FEA
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Autonomous Maze Navigation Robot

Developed an autonomous robot capable of navigating a randomized maze and collecting tennis balls.

3D Modeling
3D Printing
Electronic Design
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Saturn V Model Rocket

Designed, prototyped, and tested a functional model rocket inspired by the Saturn V.

3D Modeling
3D Printing
Simulation

Experience

Professional journey and career timeline.

Garmin

Mechanical Engineer

GarminKansas City, KS
2024 - Present

Mechanical engineer in the Marine Department at Garmin, contributing to the design, testing, and validation of GPS and marine electronics products. Gaining hands-on experience in the intersection of mechanical design, materials testing, and industrial product development.

OnshapeDFM+3 more
Penn State University

Reasearch Assistant

Penn State UniversityUniversity Park, PA
2022 - 2025

At Penn State, I worked under Dr. Xiaogang Hu in the Neuromechanics Laboratory, where I designed and prototyped a prosthetic hand using soft materials. The research focused on developing a cost-effective prosthetic hand that maintained ease of manufacturability while improving durability through extended cyclic testing.

SolidWorksAnsys+3 more
Garmin

Mechanical Engineering Intern

GarminKansas City, KS
2024 - 2024

Developed and validated actuator test fixtures in Garmin’s Marine Department, collaborating with the Industrial Design team and performing FEA simulations to confirm structural strength. Designed components with plastic injection molding principles to balance durability and manufacturability.

SolidWorksDFM+4 more