Shawn Diaz

Mechanical Engineer with experience in manufacturing, product design, and drinking water infrastructure. Skilled in CAD, CNC machining, and process improvement. Currently supporting Puerto Rico's Drinking Water Program through technical reviews, regulatory compliance, and engineering assistance. Pursuing a Master's in Engineering Management with a strong background in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Mechanical Engineer at Department of Health – Government of Puerto Rico (2025-08 – Present)

Drinking Water Program

• Oversee infrastructure projects funded through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
• Conduct technical reviews of engineering designs, cost estimates and regulatory documentation to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Evaluate project eligibility and assess public health risks associated with drinking water systems.
• Support prioritization of infrastructure improvements for public water systems.
• Perform field inspections to verify construction progress and compliance with approved engineering plans.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to state planning documents including the Project Priority List (PPL).
• Provide technical assistance to municipalities and water system operators regarding regulatory requirements and project implementation.

Mechanical Engineering Intern – Tooling Engineer at Jabil Healthcare (2024-11 – 2025-03)

• Designed manufacturing fixtures and tools using SolidWorks.
• Evaluated product designs to improve manufacturability.
• Assisted in manufacturing process optimization.
• Participated in Product Concept Development Matrix (PCDM) analysis.
• Selected materials and manufacturing processes for production.

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Ana G. Méndez University (2023-01 – 2023-05)

National Energy Technology Laboratory Project

• Worked on thermal energy storage integration into a hybrid gas turbine system.
• Developed thermal models for heat exchanger energy storage systems.
• Performed SolidWorks simulations for thermal response analysis.
• Analyzed thermal power transfer and energy storage capabilities.
• Contributed to engineering research documentation.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Ana G. Méndez University (2019-2025)

Master of Science in Engineering Management – Ana G. Méndez University (in progress)