Mechanical Engineering · University of Michigan–Dearborn

Lucas
Griwicki

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Senior student with a 4.0 GPA, hands-on fabrication experience, and a drive to design things that actually work.

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4.0
GPA
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7 yrs
Fabrication
Lucas Griwicki
Background

About Me

4.0
GPA
7+
Yrs Fabrication
2027
Graduation
MI
Canton, MI
[email protected] linkedin.com/in/lucasgriwicki

I'm a senior mechanical engineering student at the University of Michigan–Dearborn with a 4.0 GPA and a genuine love for building things robot chassis to 3D-printers and computers.

I've spent seven years with FIRST Robotics Team 862 (Lightning Robotics), first as Fabrication Lead and now as an alumni mentor, guiding students through the same design-build-test cycle that hooked me on engineering. That experience taught me more about leadership, problem-solving under pressure, and real-world manufacturing than any single class could.

My internship at Yazaki North America gave me industry exposure to wiring harness engineering including reading OEM drawings, supporting production, and developing a sharper eye for tolerancing and DFM. I'm now looking for any opportunities where I can keep growing.

University of Michigan–Dearborn
B.S.E. Mechanical Engineering — 4.0 GPA
Expected Spring 2027 Dean's List — All Semesters
Technical Toolkit

Skills & Tools

🖥️ CAD & Modeling
CATIA V5 Fusion 360 SolidWorks AutoCAD GD&T
🔩 Fabrication & Manufacturing
CNC Mill & Lathe FDM 3D Printing Sheet Metal Laser Cutting Manual Machining
💻 Software & Programming
MATLAB Python Arduino / C++ PrusaSlicer Microsoft Office
🔬 Engineering Analysis
Statics / Dynamics Thermodynamics Fluid Mechanics Control Systems Instrumentation FEA Concepts
🤝 Leadership & Communication
Team Leadership Mentoring Technical Writing Project Management Cross-Functional
Career

Work Experience

May 2025 — Aug 2025
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Yazaki North America · Canton, MI
  • Interpreted OEM wiring-harness drawings and supported production engineering teams
  • Assisted in prototype builds and verified component fit within assemblies
  • Documented engineering changes and updated BOMs in internal systems
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with quality and manufacturing engineers
Sep 2019 — Present
Fabrication Leader & Alumni Mentor
Lightning Robotics — FIRST Team 862 · Canton, MI
  • Led fabrication of competition robots using CNC, manual machining, and welding
  • Designed and manufactured custom mechanisms in Fusion 360
  • Mentored 15+ students per year in safe machine operation and design-for-manufacturing
  • Qualified for FIRST World Championship through strategic design and build execution
Portfolio

Featured Projects

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FRC 862 Competition
FRC Competition Robot — World Championship Qualifier
Led fabrication of a full-scale competition robot including drivetrain, intake, and scoring mechanisms. Managed CNC workflow, welded the frame, and iterated designs under a six-week build constraint. The robot qualified for the FIRST World Championship.
CATIA CNC Welding Prototyping
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Personal Arduino
Arduino Autonomous Vehicle
Designed and built a self-navigating vehicle using ultrasonic sensors, a servo-mounted sensor sweep, and PID-based motor control. Programmed obstacle avoidance logic in C++ and fabricated a custom chassis with 3D-printed mounts.
Arduino C++ 3D Printing PID Control
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ME 452 Rapid Prototyping
3D-Printed Ball Bearing — Design & Fabrication
Designed a fully functional 3D-printed ball bearing from scratch in Fusion 360 as part of a rapid prototyping lab. Applied tolerancing principles to ensure proper fit and rotation between inner race, outer race, and ball retainer. Printed and assembled on a Creality Ender 3 Pro using PrusaSlicer, then tested for smoothness and load-bearing behavior.
Fusion 360 FDM Printing Tolerancing PrusaSlicer
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ME 349 Lab Report
FFT & Nyquist Sampling — Instrumentation Lab
Performed FFT-based frequency analysis and validated Nyquist sampling theory through hands-on signal acquisition experiments. Analyzed RC filter frequency response, computed frequency resolution from signal parameters, and propagated measurement uncertainty through chi-square goodness-of-fit statistical models.
MATLAB FFT Analysis Signal Processing RC Filters Uncertainty Analysis
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I'm actively seeking internship opportunities in mechanical engineering. If you're a recruiter, engineer, or just want to connect — reach out! I typically respond within a day.

Email
[email protected]
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/lucasgriwicki