Liam Haynie

Liam Haynie

Mechanical Engineering  ·  Robotics & Control  ·  University of Utah  ·  May 2027

Engineering student with a passion for building, experimenting, and figuring out how things work. Outside of class, I spend my time rock climbing, designing puzzles, and tinkering around with electromechanical systems.

Technical Skills

Software & Tools

SolidWorks (CSWA Certified) MATLAB Arduino / C++ LTSpice Oscilloscope Digital Multimeter Cura & Bambu Studio Adobe Premiere Microsoft Office

Fabrication & Methods

FDM 3D Printing Soldering (Through-hole & SMD) Hands-on Prototyping Sensor Integration Experimental Data Collection Statistical Data Analysis Technical Documentation

Personal Projects

Autono-mouse Vehicle

Personal Project 01

Autono-mouse Vehicle

A repurposed Elegoo robotics kit designed to provide environmental enrichment for pet rats through autonomous driving. This project focused on rapid prototyping, Arduino development, and sensor-feedback control systems using voltage detection and signal smoothing to create stable, reliable inputs.

Arduino / C++ Sensor Feedback Control Signal Smoothing Rapid Prototyping PWM Motor Control
Pyramid Scheme Puzzle Box

Personal Project 02

Pyramid Scheme — Sequential Puzzle Box

A 3D printed sequential puzzle box inspired by ancient Egyptian relics and archaeology. This project emphasized creative problem solving, user experience design, and precise modeling through mechanical puzzles, custom hieroglyphics, and dimensionally constrained moving components.

CAD / SolidWorks FDM 3D Printing Mechanism Design UX Design Tolerancing
Crap Courier Portable Monitor Stand Sconce Hanger Painting Hanger

Personal Project 03

Nifty Gadgets

Crap Courier — A portable dog waste carrier designed to make walks more comfortable and a lot less stinky. Focused on practical product design and iterative prototyping, earning a "Best Design" badge in the pets category from Cults3D and a front-page feature.

Portable Monitor Stand — A stackable 3D printed stand balancing monitor stability, portability, and ease of printing for improved workspace ergonomics.

Sconce & Painting Hangers — Damage-free mounting solutions for renters using removable command strips, designed for easy installation, wall protection, and aesthetic integration.

Product Design CAD / SolidWorks FDM 3D Printing Iterative Prototyping Manufacturability

Coursework Projects

Arduino Ping Pong Launcher

Coursework Project 01

Arduino Ping Pong Launcher

An Arduino-powered robotic launcher capable of navigating a linear path and targeting ping pong balls using image-based color detection. This project emphasized systems integration through sensor feedback, motor control, kinematics, and computer-guided targeting logic.

Arduino / C++ Systems Integration Computer Vision Motor Control Kinematics
Axial Flow Water Pump

Coursework Project 02

Axial Flow Water Pump

Designed and fabricated a low-cost axial flow water pump using accessible materials. This project focused on design fundamentals, iterative testing, and translating design concepts and elements into a functional physical system.

Fluid Mechanics CAD / SolidWorks Fabrication Iterative Testing Design Fundamentals
SpongeBob SquarePants Roller Coaster Segment

Coursework Project 03

SpongeBob SquarePants Roller Coaster

Served as the primary SolidWorks designer for a SpongeBob SquarePants themed roller coaster segment built from standardized coaster components. This project emphasized CAD modeling, design validation, and translating engineering calculations into a manufacturable and physically realizable design.

SolidWorks CAD Modeling Design Validation Structural Analysis Engineering Calculations

Relevant Coursework

Dynamics & Control
Mechatronics
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer
Thermodynamics
Mechanics of Materials
Manufacturing Systems
Numerical Methods
Probability & Statistics
PDEs & Linear Algebra
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
Materials Science