Mechanical Arm
For my ME 2011 Intro to Engineering class, I demonstrated my mechanical arm project at the robot show event. During my time working at Boston
Abtin Tehrani
Mechanical Engineer
Hi, my name is Abtin Tehrani. I recently graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Mechanical Engineering. Upon moving to Minnesota in 2014. I began working at various manufacturing plants as a mechanical and medical operator and inspector. I have over five years of experience in manufacturing environments, where I gained valuable knowledge in production processes and became familiar with assembly lines, production rules, engineering blueprints, and clean room standards.
One of the reasons I chose Mechanical Engineering as my major was my passion for problem-solving and hands-on projects. Since I was a kid, I have been fascinated by all things mechanical. I took apart my RC cars to see how they worked, visited my dad’s auto parts store, and tried to fix returned parts. As I grew up, I was eager to learn more about mechanical systems, engineering principles, and innovative technologies.
During my school years, I obtained two internships with The Toro Company. I worked for one year and four months as both an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern and a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern. These internships provided me with great experience and valuable knowledge by involving me in real-world projects and giving me the opportunity to engage in product development. Ultimately, I aspire to build a career as an engineer in a fast-paced environment where I can demonstrate my problem-solving abilities and support engineering teams. This portfolio is designed to supplement my resume by showcasing my engineering project experience.
Portfolio
Please note that all non-school projects included in this portfolio have obtained authorization from the respective company and management.
Automating Clipping Basket
For the ME 4045W Design Projects class, I worked in a team of five to design an automated clipping basket for green mowers. The purpose of this project was to automate a device to collect, measure, and disperse grass clippings. In the current design (Figure 3), the operator needs to frequently detach the basket to check the clipping level and manually dump it when it is full. The goal of our project was to create a prototype device that could replace the manual disposal of collected grass clippings with an automated mechanism.
3D Assembly Instructions
In the summer of 2022, I obtained my first internship with The Toro Company as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern at their global headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. I worked as a full-time employee during the summer, and upon my request and my manager's approval, my internship was extended for an additional nine months during my school semesters.
Fixture and Table Design
Besides collaborating with the Indian team to generate process plans, I worked with designers in our department to design fixtures for various assembly purposes and to create technical drawings for different parts and assemblies
Toro Batteries
In Mechanical Design Engineering Internship role, the first project assigned to me by the management team was designing a new housing for the next generation of batteries used in operating lawn mowers, snow blowers, leaf blowers
Wall Mount Bracket
The other project in my Mechanical Engineering internship position was to design a bracket for holding a battery charger (Figure 15) on the wall.
Experiences
Summer of 2023
The Toro Company.
Mechanical Design Engineering Intern
Worked as a Design Engineering Intern in the summer of 2023, responsible for designing prototypes for the next generation of batteries and a wall-mount bracket for holding a battery charger. Collaborated closely with senior engineers to develop new products and improve existing designs. Conducted laboratory investigations to analyze competitor batteries. Thoroughly documented findings to present to senior managers and engineers.
2022-2023
The Toro Company.
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Worked for one year on a manufacturing engineering team, primarily responsible for supporting production workflows by creating 3D illustrations for assembly lines. Assisted designers in creating technical drawings for various parts and assemblies. Participated in VR meetings that focused on using virtual simulations to enhance assembly line efficiency and reduce downtimes.
2019 - 2020
Boston Scientific.
Medical Inspector
Served as a Medical Inspector and Assembler at Boston Scientific for over a year, contributing to the assembly and testing of medical devices in a cleanroom environment, with a focus on endoscopy equipment. Demonstrated proficiency by efficiently managing operations across five stations within three months.
2017 - 2018
Medtronic.
Medical Inspector
Held a medical inspection position at Medtronic to assemble and inspect balloons and stents in the cleanroom area. Conducted final testing to ensure compliance with engineering specifications. Managed all relevant medical device information by organizing data using Excel.
2015 - 2017
Phillips and Temro Industries.
Mechanical Operator
Worked as a mechanical operator for two years, tasked with building truck power inverter systems according to engineering blueprints. Identified and resolved assembly discrepancies, leading to reduced rework and increased efficiency on the assembly line.
Education
2021-2023
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2018-2021
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN
Associate of Science - AS, Mechanical Engineering