Nathaniel Cavazos
B.S. Mechanical Engineering Student
California State University, Long Beach
Graduating May 2028 | GPA 3.57
Controls • Robotics • Structural Optimization
View my resume and project portfolio highlighting mechanical design, robotics, embedded systems, controls, and engineering analysis.
Featured Projects
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6-DOF Robotic Arm | V1: Design & Simulation
Mechanical design, structural optimization, and kinematic analysis using SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, and MATLAB's Robotics System Toolbox.
Planned Projects
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Airfoil Wind Tunnel
Planned development of a small-scale wind tunnel to study airflow around different airfoil geometries using experimental testing and CFD analysis.
Featured Project: 6-DOF Robotic Arm
For Version 1, I designed and optimized a 6-DOF robotic arm using SOLIDWORKS and ANSYS, focusing on structural performance, weight reduction, and manufacturability. I also developed a kinematic model in MATLAB, performed Jacobian analysis for the complete arm, and simulated the movement of joints J1 through J4 using Robotics System Toolbox. Future versions will focus on physical assembly, actuator integration, and end-effector development.