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Mechanical Engineering Student · UC Irvine

Dutch Kohlenberger

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About Me

Mechanical Engineering Student at UCI

I am a Mechanical Engineering student at UCI. As of now I am in the process of looking for an engineering internship. I aim to take my first step into the automotive and motorsports industry, furthering my engineering skills and passion for competition, cars, and racing.

My recent work involves the aerodynamic component RDM for UCI's FSAE EV Racing team, autonomous rover/robot design, and multiple roles in team management roles. I am most proficient in CAD modeling and mechanical design work.

Dutch Kohlenberger

Project Experience

Project Experience

01 · Featured

FSAE Aerodynamics

Research and designed FSAE aerodynamic components utilizing Solidworks (CAD, CFD, FEA,) Ansys CFD, and NX FEMAP softwares. Utilized F1 design and Race Car Aerodynamics by Joseph Catz in R&D work. Collaborated with colliques and subteams for part integration and rules compliance. Primarily designed nosecone and underbody components for 2025-2026 Megazott FSAE car. Megazott officially made it through tech inspection at Michigan FSAE competition under all regulation and rules towards aero components of the car.

SolidWorks Solidworks CFD Solidworks FEA StarCMM+ NX Femap DFM GD&T
02

FSAE Aerodynamics: Composite Manufacturing

Performed full-cycle composite manufacturing for FSAE aerodynamic body kit. Implemented CNC and 3D printing manufacturing into team mold production. Utilized carbon fiber wet layup techniques with vacuum bagging for part manufacturing. Collaborated with the team to manufacture the entire carbon fiber layup aerodynamic kit for the car.

Carbon Fiber Vacuum Bagging CNC Machining 3D Printing Wet Layup
03

Autonomous Pneumatically Powered Robot

Developed a mechatronic ESC pneumatically powered piston robot in a team of 3 for a 250 student race competition. Under $50 financial and rule constraints, manufactured wooden chassis, 3D printed gear based powertrain and 3D printed Ackermann steering system, ending with rover in the top 10% of speed in class. Designed SolidWorks CAD assembly with animations of powertrain and steering achieving 0.1mm tolerance design.

SolidWorks CAD 3D Printing Ackermann Steering Pneumatics Arduino Gear Design
04

Autonomous PixyCam2 Rover

Contributed as a mechanical/robotics engineer with a group of 5 in creating an autonomous color tracking rover. Programmed and calibrated a servo motor for a robotic gripper to enhance retrieval accuracy of color-coded objects utilizing electro optical camera (PixyCam2) and IR sensor with Arduino in C++. Integrated electronics onto wooden chassis utilizing hardware tools and soldering.

C++ Arduino PixyCam2 IR Sensor SolidWorks 3D Printing
05

Jumbo M4A3E2: CAD Modeling

Built a full SolidWorks CAD model of the M4A3E2 "Jumbo" Sherman tank. Detailed assembly modeling of the hull, turret, suspension and drive train components achieving accurate dimensional geometry and part-to-part mating.

SolidWorks CAD Assembly GD&T
M4A3E2 full assembly
M4A3E2 turret detail
06

MATLAB Heart Disease Data Analysis

Developed MATLAB scripts to analyze and graph correlations between lifestyle factors and disease incidence, showing strong correlation between sleep and heart disease. Uncovered a 132% spike in heart disease risk linked to irregular sleep schedules utilizing API. Managed project team, allocating tasks and finishing data analysis within the timeline.

MATLAB Data Analysis API Statistical Graphing Project Management
Sleep vs heart disease chart
Activity level data

Technical Skills

Technical Skills

Software & Code
C++ Python MATLAB JavaScript Arduino IDE
CAD & Simulations
SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS CFD SOLIDWORKS FEA ANSYS CFD NX Nastran FEMAP
Manufacturing & Test
Carbon Fiber Layup Vacuum Bagging 3D Printing CNC Machining Laser Cutting Structural Analysis GD&T DFM
Hardware & Soft Skills
Drill Press Wood Fabrication Team Mediation Technical Writing Rapid Prototyping

Education

Engineering Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Irvine: Henry Samueli School of Engineering
Sept 2023 - June 2027 (Expected)
GPA: 3.04 / 4.00
Relevant Coursework
Fluid Mechanics Thermodynamics Structural Analysis Machine Theory Dynamics Mechatronics Materials Science Control Systems

Get In Touch

Get In Touch

Open to internship opportunities, research collaborations in engineering, and any conversations in general.

Email
dutchkohlenberger@gmail.com
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Dutch Kohlenberger