Aren Hardy's Engineering Portfolio

Showcasing meaningful projects in mechanical engineering through coursework and professional experience

Mechanical Engineering Graduate

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

The Grainger College of Engineering | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

August 2022 - December 2025

Skills: Mechanical design, CAD modeling, parametric design, assembly design, engineering drawings, GD&T, SolidWorks, Creo, Autodesk Fusion 360, Siemens NX, ANSYS, finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, manufacturing engineering, design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), rapid prototyping, 3D printing (PLA and resin), fixture and tooling design, DXF generation for laser cutting, vendor and material sourcing, cost reduction and optimization, aPriori cost analysis, LabVIEW, data acquisition and testing, experimental test setup design, heat transfer testing, Python, MATLAB, machine learning fundamentals (CNNs), technical documentation, engineering drawing review and approval, ASTM standards, maintenance documentation, project management, leadership and team coordination, technical communication, client communication and negotiation, OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety.