Shan-Yu Mou

Mechanical Engineer (M.S., UC Irvine, GPA 3.9) with hands-on experience in robotics, CAD design, prototyping, and system integration. Skilled in SolidWorks, GD&T, and DFM, with a proven record of delivering robotics and automation projects from concept through fabrication, testing, and validation. Adept at applying motion analysis, design of experiments, and tolerance studies to optimize mechanical systems. Recognized for strong leadership and collaboration as Class Representative for four years and Vice President of the Maker Outreach Society, with a passion for advancing innovative engineering solutions in aerospace, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.

• Custom 6S 3.5" Cinewhoop Drone, 08/01/24, Present, Designed and assembled a high-performance FPV drone optimized for freestyle and cinematic flight., Created Bill of Materials (BOM) and selected motors, ESCs, and video systems to balance thrust-to-weight ratio., Fabricated and soldered electronics, integrating power and control systems; performed system tuning for flight stability.
• Quadruped Two-legged walker, 09/01/24, 06/30/25, Modeled and simulated robotic walker in SolidWorks, applying inverse kinematics for gait control., Fabricated components using 3D printing (legs) and CNC laser cutting (chassis)., Conducted Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize walking parameters, improving gait efficiency and stability., Integrated mechanical and control subsystems, troubleshooting tolerance issues during prototyping.
• Four-legged Steerable Autonomous Walking Robot, 10/01/23, 05/31/24, Engineered autonomous robot with Arduino, Bluetooth, and Pixy Cam vision for object tracking and navigation., Performed motion analysis and tolerance studies in CAD to validate structural integrity., Developed control algorithm to maintain object orientation and distance, improving tracking accuracy.

• Vice President, Maker Outreach Society, 2020, Trained 15+ members in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, mentoring design best practices., Led workshops in CNC laser cutting and 3D printing, enabling members to complete original product design projects., Promoted safe machine operation and hands-on fabrication skills.
• Class Representative, National Central University, 2019, 2023, Served as elected Class Representative for 4 consecutive years, acting as liaison between students and faculty., Fostered strong communication and teamwork across the department by coordinating academic and extracurricular activities., Recognized for collaborative leadership style and ability to organize meetings, resolve issues, and ensure student voices were represented.