University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez

David Candelario

Mechanical Engineer

Design • Simulation • Manufacturing • Embedded Systems

I develop practical engineering solutions from initial analysis through fabrication, system integration, and testing.

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Featured Projects

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Competitions

20+

CAD Models

10+

Engineering Reports

Featured Work

Engineering Experience

Four projects covering embedded controls, simulation, fabrication, product development, and physical testing.

Project Overview

A compact automotive device that converts emergency sirens and vehicle horns into accessible visual alerts.

My Contribution

Supported requirements development, enclosure design, thermal analysis, prototyping, assembly, testing, and technical documentation.

Key Challenge

Package embedded electronics inside a compact enclosure while addressing driver visibility, durability, manufacturing, and parked-vehicle temperatures.

Tools and Technologies

ESP32INMP441ANSYSSolidWorks3D PrintingSoldering

Outcome

The team produced a functional prototype supported by engineering requirements, simulation, physical testing, manufacturing documentation, and a user manual.

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Technical Skills

Engineering Tools and Capabilities

Experience spanning mechanical design, simulation, manufacturing, embedded systems, and prototype validation.

CAD & Mechanical Design

Mechanical components, assemblies, enclosures, system layouts, and manufacturing-ready documentation.

SolidWorksAutoCADPart ModelingAssembly ModelingMechanical DrawingsDesign for Manufacturing

Analysis & Simulation

Evaluating structural performance, airflow, thermal behavior, safety, and design tradeoffs.

ANSYS WorkbenchStructural FEACFDSteady-State ThermalExplicit DynamicsEngineering Calculations

Manufacturing & Prototyping

Turning engineering designs into physical parts, assemblies, and functional prototypes.

CNC MachiningWeldingTube BendingDrilling & Cutting3D PrintingSolderingMechanical Assembly

Embedded Systems & Controls

Integrating sensors, controllers, motors, visual indicators, and mechanical systems.

ArduinoESP32PLC FundamentalsUltrasonic SensorsIR SensorsServo ControlH-Bridge ControlPWM

Programming, Testing & Documentation

Supporting calculations, controls, prototype validation, technical communication, and engineering decisions.

PythonMATLABArduino C/C++Test PlanningFailure AnalysisDecision MatricesTechnical ReportsManufacturing ManualsGit & GitHub

About Me

Mechanical Engineer Focused on Real Systems

I graduated cum laude from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez in July 2026 with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

My experience combines CAD, engineering simulation, manufacturing, electronics integration, and physical testing. I enjoy projects where I can understand the complete system, help build it, and use testing or analysis to improve it.

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UPRM Human Powered Vehicle Challenge team at competition — UPRM Human Powered Vehicle Challenge team at the national competition in Virginia

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Cum Laude · UPRM · July 2026

Location

Canóvanas, Puerto Rico

Open to engineering opportunities

Languages

English & Spanish

Fully bilingual

Primary Interests

Hands-On Engineering

Design · Manufacturing · Testing · Field Work

Additional Experience

GIS and Municipal Planning

As an Assistant GIS and Planning Technician for the Municipality of Canóvanas, I used ArcGIS, Google Earth, and OpenStreetMap to support mapping, spatial-data analysis, and urban-planning work.

Current Focus

Ready to Contribute and Keep Learning

I am seeking an entry-level opportunity involving mechanical design, manufacturing, testing, field engineering, system integration, or continuous improvement.

Contact Me

Contact

Let's Build Something That Works

I am currently exploring entry-level mechanical engineering opportunities involving field engineering, manufacturing, product development, testing, system integration, and technical problem-solving.

My email address, phone number, and additional contact information are available on my resume.

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GitHub

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Available for Opportunities

Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Based in Puerto Rico and interested in opportunities where I can contribute through hands-on engineering, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and continuous improvement.

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