Mechanical EngineeringPortfolio · 2026

Wentworth Institute of Technology · Class of 2028

Engineering,
made tangible.

I’m Derek Li, a mechanical engineering student focused on CAD, manufacturing, and the hands-on work that turns an idea into a reliable part.

Explore my work View experience
Available for engineering opportunities
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Featured engineering and fabrication projects

2028Expected graduation
2×Kalow internships

01 / Selected work

Built through
iteration.

Projects that show how I approach constraints, communicate design intent, and learn through making.

3D-printed KitchenAid arm engineering project 01

Engineering Design · Team Project

KitchenAid Arm

Iterated through multiple SolidWorks prototypes to balance range, strength, appearance, material use, and cost in a wall-mounted arm system.

SolidWorks3D PrintingIteration
Wall-mounted can crusher CAD assembly 02

Engineering Graphics · Team Project

Wall-Mounted Can Crusher

Modeled complex interacting parts, created engineering drawings, and presented a complete SolidWorks assembly designed to function as one system.

CAD AssemblyDrawingsDesign Communication
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Wentworth Society of Manufacturing

Steel Heart Fabrication

Cut, bent, MIG welded, sanded, and coated a steel heart assembly while using manual machining and precision measurement techniques.

MIG WeldingManual MachiningFinishing

02 / Experience

Learning on
the floor.

Each role has strengthened a different part of my engineering practice—from precise fabrication to patient mentorship.

Summer 2026 AmeriCorps Service Upward Bound ⌖ Castleton, Vermont Supported students through activities, college-focused programming, and one-on-one mentorship.
Current Student Organization Wentworth Society of Manufacturing ⌖ Boston, Massachusetts Building hands-on skill through manual machining, welding, measurement, and fabrication projects.

03 / Capabilities

Tools I use
to build.

A growing toolkit across design, manufacturing, fabrication, and analysis.

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Design

  • SolidWorks
  • CAD assemblies
  • Engineering drawings
  • Prototype iteration
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Manufacturing

  • Robotic press brake
  • CNC punch press
  • Manual milling
  • PEM installation
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Fabrication

  • MIG welding
  • 3D printing
  • Tapping
  • Countersinking
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Technical

  • MATLAB
  • Python
  • Multisim
  • Precision measurement

04 / Contact

Let’s build
something real.

I’m always interested in engineering, manufacturing, and design opportunities where I can keep learning by doing.

✉ lid9@wit.edu LinkedIn ↗