Mechanical Engineering · Texas A&M

I design it in CAD. Then I build it.

I'm David Dwyer, a mechanical engineering student who designs competition robots, machines carbon fiber, and builds things that move. I was Design Lead for two FIRST Tech Challenge teams. Our robots were made mostly from parts we designed and manufactured ourselves.

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Drag to rotate · Scorpius, 2025–26
150+custom parts across 3 competition robots
~470team CAD hours across the last two seasons
2×1st Place Design Award (2025, 2026)
12+teams worldwide use our open-source chassis
Selected work

Projects

Each project covers the problem, the design iterations, how the parts were made, and how it performed. Most include a 3D model you can rotate.

CAD render of Scorpius robot
FTC DECODE · 2025–26 · Team 6832

Scorpius: vision-guided flywheel launcher robot

Carbon fiber tank-drive chassis with a turret, a five-version custom flywheel, and an intake that covers 3× the area. 138 custom parts.

OnshapeCNC carbon fiber3D printing3D model
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Render of HawkBot V2 robot
FTC Into the Deep · 2024–25 · Team 3734

HawkBot: our first fully custom chassis

Went from a kit-based prototype to a CNC-machined carbon fiber and polycarbonate robot in one season.

Fusion 360CAM3D model
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Custom go-kart with roll cage
Personal project · Lead builder

Custom go-kart, built to 50 mph

Frame, drivetrain, steering, electrical and safety systems, plus engine and control upgrades.

FabricationDrivetrainTuning
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Finished rainwater collection platform
Eagle Scout project · Project manager

Rainwater collection platforms and wayfinding markers

Designed in CAD, then built and installed with 25+ volunteers on a $2,100+ budget. Covered by a local Dallas newspaper.

CADProject managementConstruction
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Toolkit

What I work with

CAD / CAM

  • Onshape, Fusion 360
  • Large multi-subsystem assemblies
  • Fusion 360 CAM toolpaths
  • Design for manufacturing
  • Blender rendering and animation

Fabrication

  • CNC milling (carbon fiber, polycarbonate)
  • 3D printing (PLA, nylon, TPU)
  • Carbon fiber layup
  • Aluminum fabrication
  • Hand and power tools, assembly

Systems & Software

  • Drivetrains: mecanum, tank, swerve
  • Flywheels, linear slides, intakes
  • Sensor integration and system schematics
  • Java, Python
  • Technical presentations
Experience

Leadership

  • 2024–2026
    Team Captain & Design Lead, FIRST Tech ChallengeTeams 6832 Iron Reign & 3734 Iron Giant. Led a 15-member team to Regional and State Championships by coordinating the design, build, and programming sub-teams.
  • 2022–2024
    Member, FIRST Tech ChallengeCAD, design and build.
  • 2025–now
    Pool Technician & Shift Leader, Glen Cove Swim ClubMaintained filtration and chemical systems, reducing facility downtime by 20%. Named Rookie Lifeguard of the Year (2025).
  • 2022–now
    Eagle Scout, Troop 838Project manager for a community infrastructure build. Teaches younger scouts technical and safety skills.
Recognition

Honors

  • 2025 · 2026
    1st Place Design AwardRegional FTC engineering honor for our robot designs
  • FTC
    1st Place Sustain Award · 2nd Place Inspire AwardFor mechanical innovation, reliability, and engineering documentation
  • Open source
    Chassis design used by 12+ teams worldwideWe published an open-source chassis design that other FTC teams have built
  • Funding
    ~$13,000 in industry sponsorshipsRaised through presentations to partners including Southwest Airlines
Get in touch

Let's build something.

I'm looking for engineering internships in mechanical design, manufacturing, and robotics.

davidd22@tamu.edu Résumé (PDF)