about
I’m an engineer and designer passionate about shaping ideas into impactful products.
.focus
Mechanical Engineering & Human-Centered Design
.now
Senior @ Carnegie Mellon University
.next
Pursuing graduate education
.hello
I’m Jesse Zhang, driven to create human-centered solutions that merge technical precision with design, removing friction from everyday experiences and making the world a bit more thoughtful and functional.
.education
2022 - 2026 (expected)
Carnegie Mellon University
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering · Minor in Human-Computer Interaction
Built a foundation in mechanical systems and human-centered design through courses in controls, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and product design.
.education
2022 - 2026 (expected)
Carnegie Mellon
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering · Minor in Human-Computer Interaction
Built a foundation in mechanical systems and human-centered design through courses in controls, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and product design.
2022 - 2026 (expected)
Carnegie Mellon
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering · Minor in Human-Computer Interaction
Built a foundation in mechanical systems and human-centered design through courses in controls, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and product design.
.education
2022 - 2026 (expected)
Carnegie Mellon University
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering · Minor in Human-Computer Interaction
Built a foundation in mechanical systems and human-centered design through courses in controls, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and product design.
2022 - 2026 (expected)
Carnegie Mellon University
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering · Minor in Human-Computer Interaction
Built a foundation in mechanical systems and human-centered design through courses in controls, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and product design.
.education
2022 - 2026 (expected)
Carnegie Mellon University
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering · Minor in Human-Computer Interaction
Built a foundation in mechanical systems and human-centered design through courses in controls, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and product design.
2022 - 2026 (expected)
Carnegie Mellon University
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering · Minor in Human-Computer Interaction
Built a foundation in mechanical systems and human-centered design through courses in controls, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and product design.
.work experience
Jun - Aug 2025
Bosch
Test Engineer Intern
Supported testing and analysis of advanced motorcycle safety systems, ensuring performance and reliability under real-world conditions.
Jun - Aug 2025
Bosch
Test Engineer Intern
Supported testing and analysis of advanced motorcycle safety systems, ensuring performance and reliability under real-world conditions.
Jun - Aug 2025
Bosch
Test Engineer Intern
Supported testing and analysis of advanced motorcycle safety systems, ensuring performance and reliability under real-world conditions.
Jun - Aug 2025
Bosch
Test Engineer Intern
Supported testing and analysis of advanced motorcycle safety systems, ensuring performance and reliability under real-world conditions.
Oct - May 2025
NerveNet
UI/UX Engineer
Shaped the visual identity for an educational startup, designing branding and UX materials to make neural engineering approachable and engaging for students.
Oct - May 2025
NerveNet
UI/UX Engineer
Shaped the visual identity for an educational startup, designing branding and UX materials to make neural engineering approachable and engaging for students.
Oct - May 2025
NerveNet
UI/UX Engineer
Shaped the visual identity for an educational startup, designing branding and UX materials to make neural engineering approachable and engaging for students.
Oct - May 2025
NerveNet
UI/UX Engineer
Shaped the visual identity for an educational startup, designing branding and UX materials to make neural engineering approachable and engaging for students.
May - Jul 2024
GE Aerospace
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Investigated nonconformance cases from suppliers, performed root cause analysis, and developed quality control solutions to ensure material strength determinacy.
May - Jul 2024
GE Aerospace
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Investigated nonconformance cases from suppliers, performed root cause analysis, and developed quality control solutions to ensure material strength determinacy.
May - Jul 2024
GE Aerospace
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Investigated nonconformance cases from suppliers, performed root cause analysis, and developed quality control solutions to ensure material strength determinacy.
May - Jul 2024
GE Aerospace
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Investigated nonconformance cases from suppliers, performed root cause analysis, and developed quality control solutions to ensure material strength determinacy.
May - Aug 2023
9 - Town Studio
Design Assistant
Assisted with material sourcing, model building, and documenting design processes while supporting client communications and project coordination.
May - Aug 2023
9 - Town Studio
Design Assistant
Assisted with material sourcing, model building, and documenting design processes while supporting client communications and project coordination.
May - Aug 2023
9 - Town Studio
Design Assistant
Assisted with material sourcing, model building, and documenting design processes while supporting client communications and project coordination.
May - Aug 2023
9 - Town Studio
Design Assistant
Assisted with material sourcing, model building, and documenting design processes while supporting client communications and project coordination.
.work experience
Jan 2025 - Present
Carnegie Mellon Motorsport Club
President & Founder
Founded and lead a student motorsport club that organizes car meets, track days, autocross events, and sim racing competitions to build a community around automotive culture and performance driving.
Jan 2025 - Present
Carnegie Mellon Motorsport Club
President & Founder
Founded and lead a student motorsport club that organizes car meets, track days, autocross events, and sim racing competitions to build a community around automotive culture and performance driving.
Jan 2025 - Present
Carnegie Mellon Motorsport Club
President & Founder
Founded and lead a student motorsport club that organizes car meets, track days, autocross events, and sim racing competitions to build a community around automotive culture and performance driving.
Jan 2025 - Present
Carnegie Mellon Motorsport Club
President & Founder
Founded and lead a student motorsport club that organizes car meets, track days, autocross events, and sim racing competitions to build a community around automotive culture and performance driving.
Aug 2022 - Present
Chinese Students & Scholars Association
President
Serving as President (since Mar 2025) and formerly VP, led a 100+ member organization in organizing major cultural and professional events for CMU’s Chinese student community while streamlining operations, elevating recruitment, and securing strategic partnerships.
Aug 2022 - Present
Chinese Students & Scholars Association
President
Serving as President (since Mar 2025) and formerly VP, led a 100+ member organization in organizing major cultural and professional events for CMU’s Chinese student community while streamlining operations, elevating recruitment, and securing strategic partnerships.
Aug 2022 - Present
Chinese Students & Scholars Association
President
Serving as President (since Mar 2025) and formerly VP, led a 100+ member organization in organizing major cultural and professional events for CMU’s Chinese student community while streamlining operations, elevating recruitment, and securing strategic partnerships.
Aug 2022 - Present
Chinese Students & Scholars Association
President
Serving as President (since Mar 2025) and formerly VP, led a 100+ member organization in organizing major cultural and professional events for CMU’s Chinese student community while streamlining operations, elevating recruitment, and securing strategic partnerships.
Aug 2023 - May 2025
Carnegie Mellon Rocket Command
Mechanical Team
Optimized fin structure using fluid dynamics and OpenRocket simulations to reduce drag under limited thrust, enhancing payload efficiency, launch stability, and structural performance.
Aug 2023 - May 2025
Carnegie Mellon Rocket Command
Mechanical Team
Optimized fin structure using fluid dynamics and OpenRocket simulations to reduce drag under limited thrust, enhancing payload efficiency, launch stability, and structural performance.
Aug 2023 - May 2025
Carnegie Mellon Rocket Command
Mechanical Team
Optimized fin structure using fluid dynamics and OpenRocket simulations to reduce drag under limited thrust, enhancing payload efficiency, launch stability, and structural performance.
Aug 2023 - May 2025
Carnegie Mellon Rocket Command
Mechanical Team
Optimized fin structure using fluid dynamics and OpenRocket simulations to reduce drag under limited thrust, enhancing payload efficiency, launch stability, and structural performance.
.skill
SolidWorks
mechanics design
SolidWorks
mechanics design
Procreate
illustration
Procreate
illustration
Figma
web design
Figma
web design
Ansys
simulation
Ansys
simulation
Python
developing
Python
developing
Audrino
programning
Audrino
programning
MATLAB
numeric computing
MATLAB
numeric computing
C
programing
C
programing
Rhinoceros
modeling
Rhinoceros
modeling
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I’d love to connect and share more about my work, the ideas that drive it, and the projects shaping my path forward.
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I’d love to connect and share more about my work, the ideas that drive it, and the projects shaping my path forward.
.say hello
I’d love to connect and share more about my work, the ideas that drive it, and the projects shaping my path forward.
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