Aiden Kunsch

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Bioengineering · Boston, MA

• GPA: 3.72 · Dean’s List (all semesters)
• Relevant Coursework: Cornerstone of Engineering, Physics 1–2, Calculus 1–3, Statics
• Activities: Northeastern Mars Rover Team, Theme Park Engineering Club, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, NU Pep Band

Shrewsbury, MA

• GPA: 4.83 (5-point weighted scale)
• Activities: Eagle Scout (2024), selected to attend MA Boys State (2023), Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble (trumpet section leader), Varsity Alpine Ski Team

Operations Intern · Worcester, MA

• Led planning of an 8,000 sq. ft. makerspace supporting biotechnology startups
• Directed equipment and vendor selection while managing a ~$100K equipment budget
• Reduced equipment costs 60% below the original estimate through vendor selection and sourcing
• Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment use and lab safety
• Designed lab space layout and oversaw equipment setup and maintenance

Mechanical Co-Lead

• Manage tasks and track progress for a ~20-member mechanical team; coordinate with other sub-teams on long-term projects and system integration
• Leading design and fabrication of an over-wheel swerve drive system to reduce load on steering motors and increase maneuverability
• Redesigned mechanical systems for the University Rover Challenge, including end effector modifications and new wheel spoke geometry and materials for better traction
• Modeled 5+ hardware mounts for power distribution boards, cameras, and controllers in SolidWorks and fabricated using FDM and SLA 3D printing
• Placed 2nd at the 2026 Canadian International Rover Challenge

Mechanical Engineer

• Design and fabricate components for a competition-scale amusement park ride, including a restraint system modeled in Fusion 360 and built with laser cutting and FDM printing
• Verified design compliance with ASTM standards F2291, F1193, and F770
• Designed and manufactured an interactive exhibit for a children’s engineering showcase, facilitating community outreach for the club

Northeastern University

• Designed and built an automated pill dispenser using an Arduino-controlled, RFID-triggered, stepper-driven hopper mechanism
• Achieved 100% dispensing accuracy across 55 trials of three patient prescriptions, exceeding the 95% target, at a total build cost of under $70
• Led CAD modeling and design, 3D printing, and laser cutting; assembled Arduino hardware and programmed in Arduino C++