NAU  //  Mechanical Engineer  //  2026

Jose Andre Bonillas

Design & Manufacturing Engineer — translating precision concepts into real-world engineered solutions.

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About

Engineered
for Impact

I'm Jose Andre Bonillas, a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Northern Arizona University. My work lives at the intersection of precise design, advanced simulation, and modern manufacturing — where rigorous analysis becomes tangible, functional solutions.

With deep experience in CAD modeling, FEA analysis, and additive manufacturing, I bring both analytical discipline and creative problem-solving to every challenge I take on.

M.S.
Masters Degree
ME
Mechanical Eng.
NAU
N. Arizona Univ.
2026
Graduating Class
JOSE ANDRE
BONILLAS
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Expertise

Core
Capabilities

Technical proficiencies built through graduate research, industry experience, and hands-on engineering practice.

01
CAD Design
SolidWorks · CATIA · AutoCAD — from concept sketch to fully constrained 3D model with precise tolerancing and design intent documentation.
02
FEA Simulation
ANSYS finite element analysis — structural, thermal, and fatigue studies that validate and optimize designs before any material is cut.
03
Additive Manufacturing
FDM · SLA · rapid prototyping — designing for 3D printing with topology-optimized geometries impossible through traditional machining.
04
Mechanical Design
GD&T · tolerance stack-ups · DFM/DFA — producing components that are structurally sound, manufacturable, and cost-effective.
05
Engineering Analysis
MATLAB · Python — numerical methods, parametric studies, and data-driven analysis to solve complex engineering problems efficiently.
06
Materials & Testing
Material selection · mechanical testing · failure analysis — matching material properties to performance requirements with confidence.
Projects

Selected
Work

01
Graduate Thesis Research
NAU  ·  2024 – 2026
ResearchDesign
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02
Capstone Design Project
NAU  ·  2023 – 2024
CADFEAPrototype
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03
Manufacturing Process Optimization
Industry / Research
ManufacturingAnalysis
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04
Structural Simulation Study
Academic Research
ANSYSFEA
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Experience

Where I've
Contributed

Industry
2024 — PRESENT
Engineering Intern
[ Company Name ]
Applied CAD and simulation skills in a professional engineering environment. Collaborated with senior engineers on design reviews, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing support.
2023
Engineering Intern
[ Company Name ]
Contributed to design and analysis tasks using industry-standard CAD tools. Gained hands-on experience with product development workflows and cross-functional team collaboration.
Research
2023 — 2026
Graduate Research Assistant
NAU — College of Engineering
Led research in mechanical design and manufacturing under faculty supervision. Applied computational modeling, experimental validation, and contributed to academic publications.
2022 — 2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
NAU — Engineering Laboratories
Supported ongoing faculty research projects, developed analytical skills, and gained experience with laboratory instrumentation and structured data collection.
Education

Northern
Arizona
University

Master of Science
Mechanical Engineering
Graduated2026
FocusDesign & Manufacturing
LocationFlagstaff, Arizona
AlsoB.S. Mechanical Engineering — NAU
NAU
Northern Arizona University
Est. 1899  ·  Flagstaff, AZ
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,
FORESTRY & NATURAL SCIENCES
Contact

Let's Build
Something Precise

Open to full-time mechanical engineering roles, design & manufacturing positions, and collaborative research opportunities.

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