Hi, my name is

Lucas Exarchos.

Mechanical Engineer

A Mechanical Engineer skilled in design, analysis, and fabrication, with hands-on experience turning concepts into functional solutions. Boston, MA.

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About Me

As a Mechanical Engineer, I specialize in mechanical design, analysis, and fabrication, with extensive experience using SolidWorks, MATLAB, and advanced CAD tools. My background includes designing complex systems and solutions, always with a focus on reliability and efficiency. I thrive in both independent roles and collaborative projects, ensuring precise, high quality results.

I am currently seeking new work centered around Mechanical Engineering and preferably near Boston, MA.

Here are a few technologies/softwares I have experience with:

CAD/Analysis:

  • SolidWorks
  • Mastercam
  • Autodesk Moldflow
  • Abaqus
  • Ansys Mechanical
  • Autodesk Fusion

Coding:

  • MATLAB
  • Simulink
  • LabVIEW
  • Python

General:

  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Office
  • 3D Printing
  • GD&T
  • DFSS
  • Machining

Experience

Contracted Mechanical Engineer - Red’s Best
Oct 2023 - June 2024
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  • Designed and built a fish processing conveyor system in SolidWorks within a 9 month contract deadline.
  • Led design modifications, managed material procurement, and collaborated for timely construction.
  • Fabricated and assembled the conveyor system with custom-machined stainless steel parts, motors, and conveyors ensuring quality and adherence to client needs.
  • Transported and installed the completed conveyor system on-site, coordinating with the client to ensure proper setup and functionality.
Maintenance Technician - Great Eastern Seafood
June 2017 - Jan 2020
  • Diagnosed, repaired, and optimized fish processing equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
  • Planned and reconfigured factory floor layouts to enhance workflow efficiency and integrate new equipment.
  • Designed and fabricated custom machine components to improve performance and replace failing parts.
  • Performed preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and assisted in equipment installations and relocations.

Education

2020 - 2023
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell
GPA: 3.67

Academic Highlights

  • Year long industry sponsored capstone project for Juniper Networks.
  • Graduated with Magna Cum Laude Honors.
  • Earned Dean’s List honors every semester.
2018 - 2020
Progress towards Mechanical Engineering degree
University of Massachusetts Boston
High School
Cathedral High School.

Projects

Fish Processing Conveyor System for Red's Best
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Fish Processing Conveyor System for Red's Best
Designed, fabricated, and installed a custom multi-tier fish processing conveyor system for Red's Best within a 9-month contract, utilizing SolidWorks for design and custom-fabricated stainless steel components.
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Redesign of a Universal Hotbox (UHB) for Juniper Networks
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Redesign of a Universal Hotbox (UHB) for Juniper …
A multidisciplinary capstone project to redesign Juniper Networks' Universal Hotbox (UHB) for cost-effectiveness, modularity, adjustable depth, and enhanced operator usability via a LabVIEW GUI.
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Plastics Part Design of a Fan for Injection Molding
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Plastics Part Design of a Fan for Injection …
Comprehensive design and analysis of plastic components for an injection-molded fan, covering material selection, CAD modeling, moldability simulation, and structural integrity for PLAS.5180.
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3D Printing: Simple Custom Parts and Solutions
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3D Printing: Simple Custom Parts and Solutions
A collection of custom-designed and 3D printed parts created to solve everyday problems, from replacing broken components to designing unique household items. This project highlights skills in reverse engineering, CAD modeling, and rapid prototyping.
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HVAC System Upgrade & Ice Thermal Energy Storage Analysis
AcademicMATLABEnergyTeam
HVAC System Upgrade & Ice Thermal Energy Storage …
Economic analysis of upgrading an athletic facility's HVAC system by incorporating an Ice Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system, identifying the most cost-effective configuration and payback period using MATLAB for MECH 4420.
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Flappy Bird type game in MATLAB (user controlled or AI controlled).
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Flappy Bird type game in MATLAB (user controlled …
Created a custom Flappy Bird type game using only MATLAB, the game could be both user controller or AI controlled to see how many gates it passed.
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Dynamic Solar Panel with PI Controller in Simulink
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Dynamic Solar Panel with PI Controller in Simulink
Designed, modeled, and tuned a PI-controlled solar tracking system in Simulink to optimize energy capture, including system parameterization and iterative controller tuning.
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Achievements

SolidWorks Mechanical Design Certified
I become certified in SolidWorks for mechanical design.
Umass Lowell Magna Cum Laude
Graduated Umass Lowell with Magna Cum Laude honors with a gpa of 3.67.

Get in Touch

My inbox is always open. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I’ll try my best to get back to you! ExarchosLucas@gmail.com
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