Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Projects

ME 497
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Main contact
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Associate Professor-in-residence
1
Timeline
  • September 22, 2025
    Experience start
  • November 29, 2025
    First Semester - Draft Design and Analysis Completion
  • May 5, 2026
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Startup, Incubator, Large enterprise, Small to medium enterprise
Airlines, aviation & aerospace, Automotive, Defense & security, Energy, Environment

Experience scope

Categories
Mechanical engineering Robotics Hardware product design
Skills
presentations mechanical engineering prototype development engineering drawings computational fluid dynamics problem solving innovation computer-aided design
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for senior mechanical engineering students who are ready to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges. Learners are equipped with skills in design, analysis, and problem-solving, enabling them to tackle industry-relevant projects. By collaborating with companies, students can bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to engineering problems, while gaining valuable hands-on experience. This partnership allows companies to benefit from the latest academic insights and creative approaches to mechanical engineering challenges.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels
34 learners
Project
300-400 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Detailed CAD models and engineering drawings
  • Prototype development and testing reports
  • CFD or FEA analyses
  • Design optimization and cost analysis
  • Comprehensive project presentations and documentation
Project timeline
  • September 22, 2025
    Experience start
  • November 29, 2025
    First Semester - Draft Design and Analysis Completion
  • May 5, 2026
    Experience end

Project examples

  • Atmospheric Water Capture System
  • Modular Jet Pump
  • Rocket Engine Torch Igniter
  • SunFlow Dynamics
  • Project DeadArrow
  • ExoPush
  • Smart Tint
  • Kitchen-Maid