Megan Ying
Mechanical engineer · Carnegie Mellon ’25
I design mechanical systems from concept to production hardware, using CAD, simulation, and testing. I’m interested in robotics and physical AI.
Currently a software engineer at Bloomberg. Previously, I worked on interconnect product design at Apple and hydraulics and controls at Caterpillar.
Selected projects
Battery doorA push-button release mechanism, designed for manufacture and evaluated with FEA.Nov 2024 – Dec 2024
Trash compactorAn automated compaction prototype. Best Overall Project at CMU’s design expo.Sep 2024 – Dec 2024
Tripod attachmentAn assistive phone mount that reduces the force and dexterity needed for positioning.Nov 2022 – Dec 2022
More projects6
Linkage systemA motor-driven linkage that turns rotary motion into linear button actuation.Oct 2022 – Nov 2022
Well drillerA pedal-powered drilling system that converts human input into repeated impact.Nov 2021 – Dec 2021
Mobile robotAn autonomous robot with path following and obstacle avoidance.Oct 2021 – Nov 2021
Truss structureA lightweight, fabricated truss designed to support a 40-pound load.Sep 2021 – Oct 2021
Noise reductionAdaptive filtering in MATLAB to reduce unwanted background sound.Feb 2023 – Mar 2023
Chinese CheckersA Python game with AI decision-making and multiplayer support.Oct 2021 – Nov 2021
Experience
Bloomberg
Software Engineer
Oct 2025 – Present
Design Research Collective
Research Assistant
Sep 2024 – Jul 2026
Apple
Interconnect Product Design Co-op
Sep 2023 – Aug 2024
UBS
Quantitative Trading Summer Analyst
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
Caterpillar
Hydraulics & Controls Engineering Intern
May 2022 – Aug 2022
Technical skills
- Product design & CAD
- Siemens NX, SolidWorks, GD&T, DFM, PLM
- Analysis & validation
- FEA, ANSYS, tolerance analysis, DOE, failure analysis
- Manufacturing & prototyping
- Machining, 3D printing, stamping, injection molding, rapid prototyping
- Mechatronics & controls
- Arduino, control systems, sensor integration
- Engineering software
- Python, MATLAB