Mechanical engineering student at Purdue, focused on aerospace and automation.

I like taking projects from CAD to a working build, prototyping, fixing what breaks, and iterating until it actually works. My work spans rockets, autonomous systems, and manufacturing automation.

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NX CAD assembly used to define interfaces for a nonstandard airframe

Level-1 High Power Rocket

Designed and built a Level-1 rocket using custom 3D-printed parts and OpenRocket simulation.

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Projects

Five deep-dive pages. Each shows problem → constraints → decisions → build → results.

Level-1 rocket CAD assembly

Level-1 High Power Rocket

Structures • Manufacturing

Designed and built a Level-1 rocket using custom 3D-printed parts and OpenRocket simulation to guide the build.

Siemens NX 3D Printing OpenRocket Testing
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Industrial-scale 3D printer final build

Industrial-Scale 3D Printer Build

Systems Integration • Manufacturing

Built a large-format 3D printer from scratch, including the mechanical build, wiring, motion tuning, and calibration.

3D Printing Integration Fusion 360 Documentation
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Autonomous reconnaissance drone platform with modular mounts and field-ready protection

Autonomous Reconnaissance Drone

Systems Integration • Manufacturing

Built and flight-tested a reconnaissance drone, designing modular 3D-printed mounts to protect electronics and enable fast replacement after crashes.

3D Printing Integration Fusion 360 Python
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Propulsion fluid panel with stainless tubing, valves, and clean routing

Rocket Propulsion Fluid Panel Build

Propulsion • Manufacturing

Built and documented a propulsion fluid panel, including tubing work, component layout in CAD, and BOM tracking.

Fabrication Siemens NX BOM / Data Documentation
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Engineering automation tools in a CAD environment

Forestry Plant Automation

CAD Automation • Manufacturing

Built internal CAD automation tools that generated drawings, BOMs, and load studies, and helped modernize legacy documentation.

Fusion 360 BOM / Data AutoCAD Inventor
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About

I’m a Mechanical Engineering student at Purdue with hands-on experience in CAD, prototyping, and hardware-focused projects. I enjoy working on problems where constraints are real and the solution has to survive manufacturing and use.

How I work

  • Learn the system and constraints quickly, then start contributing where I can.
  • Use CAD and analysis to support decisions while iterating.
  • Build, test, and adjust designs based on fit, function, and feedback from the team.

What I’m looking for

  • A summer internship where I can support engineering work and learn from experienced teammates.
  • Exposure to design, manufacturing, testing, or automation in a real engineering environment.
  • Opportunities to take ownership of tasks and improve through feedback.

Skills

Design Software Siemens NX, Fusion 360, Inventor, AutoCAD

Programming Python, Java, C, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Professional Skills Project Management, Marketing

Languages English, Arabic

Contact

Best way to reach me is email.

malak.elias.06@gmail.com
LinkedIn @elias-malak

I typically respond within 24 hours.