Benjamin
Lewis
Mechanical Engineering Junior at Florida State University
GPA 3.50 · Dean's List
Bridging design-driven engineering with purposeful innovation.
Designer. Innovator. Contributor.
I am a Mechanical Engineering student at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering driven by a passion for designing products that make a real difference. I thrive on bringing ideas from initial concept to working prototype by pairing 3D CAD modeling with precision machining and hands-on fabrication.
My path at Florida State University began in the Engineering Living Learning Community, where team challenges in the First-Year Engineering Lab (FYEL) first hooked me on collaborative design. As my studies advanced through courses like Materials Science, Mechatronics, and the Mechanical Engineering Tools Lab, my interests expanded into nanotechnology, adaptive control, and advanced CAD. Outside the classroom, I earned equipment certifications through the campus Makerspace and designed custom components using Formlabs SLA printers at the FSU Innovation Hub.
Fascinated by the intersection of biotechnology, mechatronics, and product design, I joined Generational Relief in Prosthetics (GRiP) to build custom assistive devices for individuals with limb differences. A major highlight was collaborating with my project team to design and fabricate a fully functional, elbow-actuated prosthetic arm for a 7-year-old girl with Type II Radial Aplasia.
I am actively seeking Summer 2027 internships in Product Design, Medical Technology, and Industrial Automation, fields where I can leverage my full design-to-build skillset to solve impactful, real-world problems.
Expected Graduation: Spring 2028
Minors: Physics, Math, Innovation, Business
Technical Skills
3+ Years Experience 1–2 Years Experience < 1 Year Experience
Featured Projects
Developing a biomechatronic brain model integrating embedded control, sensors, and structural design for youth engineering outreach.
Analyzed and modeled a spring-assisted active suspension system for dynamic load damping and vibration isolation.
Designed and built an automated Braille printer integrating precise stepper motor motion control, custom mechanical punching mechanisms, and embedded system programming.
Designed and built an elbow-actuated mechanical arm device to assist users with upper-limb mobility and task execution.
Designed an AI platform generating skill-based tailored resumes and evaluating resume-to-job alignment during FSU's Innovation Hub × AWS 24-Hour Design Sprint.
Analyzed Stirling cycles at 9.8% efficiency, modeled subsystems in SolidWorks, produced toleranced drawings, and machined all parts from raw stock into a running engine.
Designed a mechanical device enabling wheelchair users to open non-automated doors independently using SolidWorks CAD and structured engineering evaluation.
Investigated continuous CNT yarn composites as alternatives to carbon fiber. Fabricated woven panels, performed tensile testing, and conducted resin density analysis.
Investigated how 3D bioprinting replicates tissue architecture for organ fabrication and drug screening, synthesizing findings from peer-reviewed literature.
Experience
Tallahassee, FL
- Co-instructed a 5-week STEM program with 4 other instructors, delivering hands-on curricula in maker tech, conservation engineering, biomedical technology, autonomous AI/robotics, and space systems
- Mentored 15+ middle school students through a multi-week biomechatronics capstone project, directing the 3D printing of human brain models and the programming of Arduino sensor arrays to simulate neurological functions
- Facilitated interactive embedded systems training using Arduino and Raspberry Pi, guiding 100% of students to successfully construct circuits and program custom logic loops for LEDs, motors, and sensors
- Organized a final project showcase, enabling students to demonstrate their functional prototypes and present their design choices to peers, parents, and staff
Tallahassee, FL
- Investigated the scalability of continuous carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn composites as high-performance alternatives to carbon fiber, contributing to a NASA-backed aerospace materials research team
- Fabricated and cured three woven CNT panels using a manual loom; performed tensile testing to evaluate mechanical performance and fiber–matrix interaction
- Quantified thermal effects on AroCy XU 371 cyanate ester resin density using a Mettler Toledo XS104 analytical balance; documented mass–volume measurements in Excel to inform curing process controls
- Operated wet saws and sanding equipment to refine carbon fiber blocks to dimensional tolerances, supporting comparative analysis between CNT and conventional fiber architectures
- Overhauled front-of-house workflow during peak shifts alongside 5+ floor staff to eliminate order bottlenecks and accelerate table turnover rates by 25%
- Reconciled daily drawer balances exceeding $750, auditing 50+ receipts per shift with 100% precision to maintain accurate register logs
- Accelerated equipment maintenance and workstation sanitization routines across 4 core prep zones, preventing service delays during high-volume hours
- Championed floor tasks alongside peer team members during workweeks, empowering new personnel by demonstrating optimal guest service standards
- Tutored engineering students in Calculus and Physics through FSU's Knack platform, delivering 20 hours of coursework support across 10+ individual sessions
- Provided one-on-one tutoring with customized lesson plans tailored to individual learning gaps, helping students improve their overall course standing by over 5%
- Leveraged firsthand mastery of core engineering coursework to simplify complex concepts into accessible, peer-level terms for three student clients
- Facilitated targeted review sessions focusing on high-difficulty problem sets and exam preparation, bolstering student problem-solving confidence
- Processed hundreds of customer returns and exchanges weekly, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and efficient issue resolution
- Managed high‑value financial transactions up to $5,000 while maintaining strict cash‑handling and loss‑prevention standards
- Oversaw and coordinated a front‑end team of 10+ associates, assigning registers, adjusting floor placement, and making storewide announcements to maintain smooth customer flow
- Organized merchandise by department and ensured 10+ departments collected their staged items promptly so they could return them to their areas for restocking
- Processed over 500 customer returns and payments to reduce customer wait times
- Restocked merchandise for all nine store departments to enhance organization and improve store presentation
- Resized and rearranged over 200 articles of clothing to ensure attention to detail and help customers locate items more easily
- Worked collaboratively with over 20 store associates to keep the sales floor clean and organized
- Efficiently handled and processed over 200 to-go phone and in-person orders to improve effective communication skills and work under time constraints
- Scheduled about 50 reservations weekly and recorded reservation details to support my coworkers in seating and assisting customers
- Trained new employees on learning the menu and understanding restaurant operations to improve overall workflow and team performance
- Welcomed 1000+ guests weekly, escorting them to their tables and promptly taking their drink orders to ensure a positive impression and foster a friendly atmosphere
Certifications
Let's Connect
I am currently seeking Summer 2027 internships in CAD/Product Design, Medical Technology, and Industrial Automation. Feel free to reach out via email or LinkedIn.