Tumelo

Mechanical Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in structural analysis, materials testing, CAD design, and numerical simulation across Python and MATLAB. Demonstrated ability to produce engineering work that meets requirements. Seeking a graduate engineering role where cross-disciplinary exposure are valued.

Engineering Intern at SolarMD (2026-07 – Present)

Manufacturer and designer of battery management systems

• Automated parametric design workflows using iLogic in Autodesk Inventor, reducing manual drafting steps across recurring BMS enclosure configurations
• Researched and reporting on BMS thermal constraints, material and component sourcing, including compliance verification for structural components used in fabrication assemblies
• Developed design understanding of BMS and modular battery systems, and battery/inverter design measures, safety design and fire prevention
• Learning and managed by senior design engineers

Mechanical Engineering Intern at One Eighty Materials Engineering Solutions (2026-03 – 2026-05)

ISO 17025 accredited materials testing and forensic engineering laboratory

• Designed three custom laboratory fixtures from first principles; produced full CAD manufacturing drawings with GD&T notation and coordinated machinist fabrication and post-machining adjustment
• Prepared specimens across seven material classes to mirror-finish standard enabling downstream micro-structural and compositional analysis for client certification reports
• Operated OES, XRF, and XRD analytical instruments to verify material grade compliance against ASTM, EN, and internal FE110 standards; contributed to formal client certification reports
• Identified asymmetric wear patterns in a marine turbocharger forensic failure investigation inconsistent with prior diagnosis; escalated findings independently to senior engineer

Founder at Stome Venture Solutions (2022-04 – Present)

SME security and tracking technology startup

• Designed and validated a physical security prototype integrating Arduino Uno with locking mechanisms — full hardware requirements to working prototype
• Secured R30,000 in grant funding; Top 3 at Allan Gray Founder's Pitch competition, national field

Electronics Tutor at Engineers Without Borders UCT (2022-02 – 2024-11)

Non-profit Engineering Society

• Delivered 16 electronics workshops to 50+ high school students across soldering, circuit theory, and full practical builds

BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering – University of Cape Town (2021 – 2026-07)

National Senior Certificate (IEB) – St John's College (2016 – 2020)