Chris Krikorian
I'm a Mechanical Engineer
About
Senior Mechanical Engineering student at San Diego State University with hands-on experience in CAD design, manufacturing, and robotics — driven by a passion for building things that work.
Mechanical Engineer & Builder.
From FSAE race car chassis to humanoid robots and custom go-karts, I design and build mechanical systems end-to-end — from SolidWorks model to finished product.
- Location: Burbank, California
- Phone: +1 (818) 934-7326
- Email: chkrikorian@gmail.com
- Degree: B.S. Mechanical Engineering (2026)
- University: San Diego State University
- Clearance: U.S. Citizen, DoD Eligible
I've interned at Teledyne Reynolds and Apple, led chassis engineering for Aztec Electric Racing, and am currently heading mechanical integration on an emotionally expressive humanoid robot at SDSU's JSB Center for AI. I thrive at the intersection of design, fabrication, and cross-functional teamwork.
Skills
Technical skills spanning CAD design, simulation, manufacturing, and software tools developed through internships, university projects, and personal builds.
Resume
Mechanical engineering senior with internship experience at defense and consumer tech companies, leading engineering teams, and building complex systems from concept to completion.
Summary
Chris Krikorian
Hands-on mechanical engineer with experience in CAD design, manufacturing, robotics, and data automation. Passionate about building real systems — from FSAE race car chassis to humanoid robots and custom fabrication projects.
- Burbank, California
- (818) 934-7326
- chkrikorian@gmail.com
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
2022 – 2026
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Senior candidate. Coursework: Computer Aided Machine Design, Thermodynamics, Solid Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, MatLab, R, and Materials. Member of AER (Aztec Electric Racing), ASME, and Armenian Students Association.
High School Diploma — NAF Academy of Engineering
2018 – 2022
Burbank High School, Burbank, CA
NAF Academy of Engineering graduate. AP and Honors student.
Work Experience
Mechanical Engineering Intern
May 2025 – August 2025
Teledyne Reynolds, Torrance, CA
- Redesigned robotic soldering arm fixtures in 304 stainless steel — 15% decrease in fixture downtime, estimated 6–8 months longer service life than 3D printed counterparts.
- Created Radial Ink Jet Printing Fixtures accommodating 14 new products in the production assembly line.
- Standardized spare parts process, contributing to a 23% improvement in downtime and audit compliance after a failed audit.
- Designed seal mold tooling in SolidWorks (A2 Tool Steel) to Sandia Laboratory tolerances of ±0.002".
- Built a VBA script reducing operations data refresh from 35 to 6 seconds.
Apple Support College Advisor
February 2024 – August 2024
Apple, Cupertino, CA
- Provided technical support for iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and iMacs.
- Collaborated with Apple engineers and PMs to surface customer pain points and suggest product improvements.
Engineering Intern
June 2021 – July 2021
Raytheon Technologies, El Segundo, CA
- Participated in the Future Ready Engineers Program led by Raytheon professionals.
- Designed, analyzed, and presented a product addressing a global engineering problem.
Portfolio
Engineering projects spanning university competition teams, industry internships, and personal builds — each designed, fabricated, and iterated hands-on.
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Contact
Feel free to reach out — whether it's about engineering opportunities, project collaboration, or just to connect.
Location
Burbank, California
Phone
+1 (818) 934-7326
chkrikorian@gmail.com