Zilong Wu

Mechatronics Engineering student with hands-on experience in electronics assembly and mechanical maintenance, contributing to robotics and vehicle service projects. Applies CAD, circuit design, and programming skills to build and troubleshoot prototypes while collaborating effectively with small teams. Seeking industry placement to expand practical engineering experience and lead component-level design work. "The CV is only the light side you see of me, hire me to see the full potential I bring for your company."

Worker at Fish and Chips Shop (2014-01 – 2020-12)

• Worked at a Fish and Chips shop for over 6 years. Able to serve customers and take phone orders efficiently even under pressure.
• Able to cook and prepare orders efficiently and accurately before delivering to customers.
• Able to work well even under pressure.
• Maintaining cleanliness of work area
• Handling cash and balancing till
• Experience with opening/closing procedures

Worker at Car Factory - Family Friends (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Used hand tools and equipment safely.
• Changed tyres and replaced oil filters.
• Worked efficiently with team members.
• Learned new tasks quickly and adapted to different responsibilities.

Casual Worker, Electrical Fixings at Family

• Assorted with PCB design and assembly for a robot project.
• Repaired and replaced faulty light switches and electrical fittings.
• Used hand tools and soldering equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintained a clean and organised workspace and followed safety procedures.

Mechanical Engineer, Experience

• Able to use high complex systems to develop prototypes and simulations, such as CAD and CFD analysis.
• Operated mechanical tools such as lathes, mills, drills and welding equipment to manufacture parts.
• Able to analyse values and design a structure that meets requirements of a project.

Electrical Engineer, Experience

• Able to solo independently design high quality PCB and simulations on Altium and LTSpice.
• Able to independently research for components which is best for the project using datasheets and prototype testing.
• Have high knowledge on electrical systems and how they interact with each other.

Software Engineer, Experience

• Able to write complex coding using software such as C++ and python.
• Have high knowledge about computer systems and how they work together as a whole.
• Can develop cool games and write code to a robots and see how they move.

Mechatronics Engineer, Experience

• Designed a LFR (Line Following Robot) using SolidWorks for mechanical parts and KiCad for the electrical communication. Performed Arduino programming to get the dc motors and sensors for detecting light reflections.
• Performed mechanical and electrical workshop knowledge on the robot which minimized the need for researching by 25%.

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering – University of Canterbury (2023-01 – 2027-12)

4th Year Mechatronics Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering – University of Canterbury (2023-02 – 2027-11)