Hi there! Nice to meet you!

My name is Irving Zhang, a mechanical engineer and an artist.

To describle me in three words:

Self-Motivated | Curious | Collaborative

With a background in mechanical design and analysis, CAD modeling, and hands-on prototyping, I bring both technical depth and artistic perspective to every project I work on.

I'm currently looking for opportunities where I can contribute to engineering innovation while continuing to grow as a designer, builder, and thinker.

  • I love solving real-world problems through precision, structure, and innovation. From CAD modeling to system integration, engineering challenges push me to think critically and build thoughtfully. Check them out in the PROJECTS tab!

  • Design is how I communicate ideas visually. I enjoy creating clean, intentional layouts that combine function with aesthetic clarity—whether in technical diagrams or editorial visuals.

  • Art fuels my creativity and sharpens my attention to detail. Whether sketching by hand or illustrating digitally, I explore form, texture, and expression as a way to balance my technical work.

experience

    • Acquired and reconstructed cross-sectional geometry of biological tissue samples using robotic-arm laser scanning and Geomagic, supporting strain analysis in mechanical testing, improving dimensional accuracy by 15% and enabling repeatable prototype analysis.

    • Performed multi-angle strain analysis using extensometers and digital image correlation (DIC) via VIC-2D, improving data precision by ±5% compared to previous protocols, translating sensor data into material curves for FEA input.

    • Designed custom fixtures in SolidWorks, collaborating with machinists to validate toolpaths and streamline prototype assembly for mechanical testing.

Orthopaedic Engineering Lab,

University of Pittsburgh

May 2025 - now

    • Managed chemical inventory and maintained lab instruments to ensure uninterrupted testing operations and compliance with safety standards.

    • Ensured compliance with safety protocols for chemical handling and storage.

    • Provided customer-facing support for 30+ students per week, resolving equipment-related questions and maintaining a professional lab environment under high-pressure conditions.

Chemistry Undegrauate Lab,

University of Pittsburgh

Nov. 2024 - now

    • Led end-to-end layout design and production of a 40-page student magazine using Adobe Suite, improving visual communication and coordination across 3 departments.

SCUPI Media Center,

Sichuan University

Oct. 2022 - June 2024

Featured ProJects

paper roll convey machine design

Mechanical System Integration

Product Coordination

Cost Optimization

Motor redesign

CAD Reconstruction

Motion Simulation

Gear Train Design

racing car model

Team Leadership

3D Modeling & CNC Prep

Prototyping & Assembly