Summary
Prajwal Mahesh is an automation engineer in San Francisco with nine years of experience integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems to take multidisciplinary projects from concept to production. He combines hands-on design and prototyping (Siemens NX, Fusion 360), PCB and embedded work, and Python-driven IoT/data collection to deliver end-to-end automation solutions. His experience spans high-stakes aerospace hardware at SpaceX鈥攄esigning fixtures, sheet-metal fixes, FEA models, and PLC/electrical cabinets鈥攖o research-driven development at MIT where he built control electronics and robotic chemistry systems. He has a track record of collaborating with technicians and suppliers to fabricate and integrate hardware, and of turning prototypes into fielded devices for industrial lines. Comfortable across CAD, PCB design, firmware, and control systems, he brings a practical maker鈥檚 mindset to complex engineering problems. Notably, he has moved inventions toward patenting and production, reflecting both experimental rigor and product-focused execution.
9 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Kannada