Mechanical Engineering — University of Waterloo

BRANDON
CHOI

Design-for-manufacture engineer working across motorsport aerodynamics, composite fabrication, and OEM mechanical design. Currently building carbon-fiber aero components for Waterloo Formula Electric.

Formula SAE
Composites
SolidWorks / GD&T
DFM
Test & Validation
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647-767-3682
Toronto / Waterloo, ON
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About

I'm a third-year Mechanical Engineering student at Waterloo, currently serving as Aerodynamics Responsible Engineer for Waterloo Formula Electric. My work sits at the intersection of design and manufacturing — I spend as much time laying up carbon fiber in the shop as I do modeling parts in SolidWorks.

Across co-ops at Linamar, Multimatic, and an e-bike shop, I've moved through the full product lifecycle: design and release (PDM), physical validation (fatigue and dye-penetrant testing), and hands-on build and diagnosis. I'm most interested in roles where those three things meet — automotive, motorsports, and prototyping — where a design decision has to survive contact with a machine shop and a test rig.

Right now I'm working to add simulation-backed design work to that foundation — CFD and FEA to back up what I've already proven I can build.

CURRENT SPECIFICATION

ProgramB.A.Sc. Mechanical Eng.
GPA3.8 / 4.0 (87.88%)
GraduatingApril 2029
Co-op terms completed03
BaseToronto / Waterloo, ON
Open toAny location
StatusSeeking co-op
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Experience

SEPT 2024 — PRESENT
Aerodynamics Responsible Engineer
University of Waterloo Formula Electric · Formula SAE
  • Evaluating 3+ Gurney flap integration methods for carbon-fiber airfoils to improve layup durability and structural integrity
  • Reviewing SolidWorks design of a waterproof HV/LV shroud to meet ingress protection and FSAE standards
  • Manufactured a full carbon-fiber undertray via resin infusion, contributing to measurable downforce gains
  • Fabricated 9+ carbon-fiber panels using vacuum infusion while holding tight tolerances and fiber consistency
  • Executing composite CAD-to-manufacturing workflows within a 10+ member aerodynamics team under deadline
MAY 2026 — AUG 2026
Junior Assembly Technician
Beachman Motor · Toronto, ON
  • Built electric bikes daily from the frame up, integrating mechanical and electrical systems to spec
  • Diagnosed and resolved mechanical and electrical faults on completed bikes through systematic troubleshooting
  • Ran quality control inspections on finished bikes while managing inventory tracking and restocking
  • Designed a tool organization accessory that cut daily tool-search time by 15–20 minutes across the shop
SEPT 2025 — DEC 2025
Mechanical Engineering Designer
Linamar Corporation — Salford Group · Salford, ON
  • Designed a rotary-sensor depth control system with bell crank linkage for automated feedback and fast setup
  • Redesigned a bushing retainer to improve fit, weld access, and tolerance stack-up for robust assembly
  • Released 50+ parts, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks PDM, resolving interferences and production issues
  • Designed 4+ ECU mounts and shop tooling to improve manufacturability and assembly repeatability
  • Authored photo-based axle assembly instructions to standardize production and reduce errors
JAN 2025 — APR 2025
Test Lab Technician
Multimatic — Dynamic Suspension · East Gwillimbury, ON
  • Executed fatigue and tensile tests on 10+ suspension components using MTS hydraulic systems
  • Performed dye penetrant inspections on 50+ welds per ASTM E165 to detect pores and crack propagation
  • Logged 1,000+ test cycles with load, displacement, and failure data for reliability analysis and traceability
  • Built and calibrated 5+ test fixtures from SolidWorks drawings to ensure repeatable, accurate testing
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Projects

Carbon-fiber undertray mould
Formula SAE — Aero

Carbon-Fiber Undertray

Full resin-infusion undertray for the team's Formula Electric race car — mould design, mould manufacturing, and composite fabrication, built to generate downforce.

Resin infusionCNC foam mouldSolidWorks
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Automatic roulette wheel
Robotics · Group build

Automatic Roulette Wheel

Group build of an automated roulette wheel controlled by a LEGO EV3 — sensor fusion, motor control, and a full mechanical build from scratch.

SolidWorksRobotCLaser cutting
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Tillage floor depth sensor prototype
Linamar — Salford Group

Tillage Floor Depth Sensor

Prototype depth-sensing system for agricultural tillage equipment, integrating a rotary position sensor into an existing linkage for real-time depth feedback.

Sensor calibrationSignal characterization
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Wrist-mounted disc launcher
University Project

Wrist-Mounted Disc Launcher

Hand-powered, ratcheting disc launcher mounted for hands-free operation — combined 3D-printed and mechanical components into a belt-driven launch system.

3D printingMechanism design
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Syringe hydraulic crane
High School Project

Syringe Hydraulic Crane

Plywood crane built around a syringe-and-tubing hydraulic system with a double-claw gripper, designed in SketchUp and cut on a CNC machine.

SketchUpCNCHydraulics
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Subaru Impreza cupholder accessory
Personal Product Design

3D-Printed Card Wallet

Parametric, tolerance-driven wallet design holding up to 7 cards — iterated across multiple print runs to balance thickness against retention force.

SolidWorksParametric CADFDM printing
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3D-printed compact card wallet
Personal Product Design

Subaru Impreza Cupholder Accessory

Custom cup holder and phone mount designed to fit an existing Impreza cup holder without modification, accommodating a range of cup and phone sizes.

SolidWorksFDM printing
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In progress

CFD / Simulation Study

Slot reserved for a simulation-backed aero project — Ansys Discovery or StarCCM+ — quantifying Cd or downforce on a real geometry.

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Skills

LANGUAGES

  • Python
  • C++
  • MATLAB
  • HTML / CSS

CAD & SIMULATION

  • SolidWorks
  • Onshape
  • AutoCAD
  • Ansys Discovery
  • StarCCM+

SHOP & FABRICATION

  • Composite layup
  • Machining
  • 3D printing
  • MIG welding
  • GD&T
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Certifications

CSWA — Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate
August 2025
WHMIS 2015 Training
September 2024
Dean's Honours List — 1st & 2nd Semester
University of Waterloo