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Melody M. Chu

Melody M. Chu

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Hello! I'm a mechanical engineer and creative technologist building interactive products, playful physical systems, and working prototypes.

I develop ideas from early concepts through CAD, fabrication, electronics, integration, and testing.

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B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Minors in Design and Human-Computer Interaction

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FEATURED PROJECTS

Interactive experiences, mechanisms, and prototypes built from rough idea to working system.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Alongside interactive projects, I’ve worked in production manufacturing, aerospace, consumer hardware, research, and early-stage product development.

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Product Engineering + DFM

Engineer configurable locker and cabinet systems from CAD through production, including custom configurations, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, machining files, and shop-floor support.

100+ models and drawings · SolidWorks · AutoCAD · DFM · Production troubleshooting

Relativity Space

Sensors & Mechanisms

Designed aerospace tooling and reconstructed proprietary sensors via teardown, CAD, and technical documentation.

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BAM!

Early Product Development

Developed smart kitchenware from form studies and interaction concepts through alpha prototyping.

Bimotal

Consumer hardware + test equipment

Developed e-bike battery enclosure Built an NVH Dyno test rig.

CMU CAPS

Research

Integrated motors, cameras, fixtures, and enclosures for automated atmospheric filter analysis.

NASA

Robotics

Developed navigation for simulated small-scale robots using MATLAB + Arduino-based robot.

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About Me

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Hello! I’m Melody, a recent Carnegie Mellon graduate with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and minors in Design and Human-Computer Interaction.

I’ve worked on rockets, e-bikes, and smart kitchenware — and I love blending mechanical systems with thoughtful interaction to build products and experiences people can feel, hold, and genuinely enjoy.

I’m currently seeking full-time roles as a creative technologist, design engineer, or product designer on teams that build interactive, human-centered products.

Let’s make things that matter.

Hello! I’m Melody, a recent Carnegie Mellon graduate with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and minors in Design and Human-Computer Interaction.

I’ve worked on rockets, e-bikes, and smart kitchenware — and I love blending mechanical systems with thoughtful interaction to build products and experiences people can feel, hold, and genuinely enjoy.

I’m currently seeking full-time roles as a creative technologist, design engineer, or product designer on teams that build interactive, human-centered products.

Let’s make things that matter.

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