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

Pyro poncho

Product Design & Prototyping

Human Factors Engineering

Rapid Iteration