# Hallie Mikacich

> Product Designer at Apple | Mechanical Engineer Stanford | Hardware & Mechanism Design

Location: Stanford, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/hallie

Stanford-trained Mechanical Engineer (Honors, Physics minor) with a strong foundation in mathematics and hands-on hardware development. Experienced in mechanism design, robotics, and consumer products, with a passion for building elegant, manufacturable solutions from concept to production.

## Work Experience
### Product Design Engineer @ Apple
Jan 2023 – Present
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine designs, execute root-cause failure analyses, and meet Apple’s aesthetic and performance standards for Mac computers.

### Robotics Engineer @ Renovate Robotics
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Brooklyn, New York, United States
Developed and tested mechanisms for robots to make roofs more efficiently and improve safety.
Focused on bulk nail delivery. Employee of the month in August.

### Undergrad Researcher @ Biomimetics and Dexterous Manipulation Lab
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | Stanford University
Studied artificial hands with robotics to grasp and manipulate objects. Supported team design of a mechanical gripping device. Utilized OnShape and Working Model, analyzed motors, and sourced torsion springs.

### Product Design Intern @ KiwiCo, Inc.
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Mountain View, California, United States
Conceptualized and designed unique toy concepts for science crates; invented an unusual, mathematical gear to spark discovery for children. Created and master-sketched assemblies for kits using laser cutting and injection molding. Developed a standardized part library, which reduced costs for injection molded parts.

### Mechanical Engineering Intern @ Fulfil
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Redwood City, California, United States
Interned in a rapidly expanding stealth industry start up focused on solutions for efficient and profitable eCommerce. Designed and master-sketched sheet metal Assemblies in Solidworks. Sourced parts for warehouse management solutions. Prototyped machinery solutions with extruded aluminum.

### Undergrad Researcher @ Space Rendezvous Laboratory
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Stanford University
Explored and simulated Starshades, a device to help photograph planets. Designed in Solidworks, simulated folding, fabricated collapsing Starshade models. Studied the mathematics of origami to create thin and launchable product.

### Solar Car Design Competition @ Stanford University
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Stanford, California, United States
Assisted in designing steering wheel layout, created custom buttons, sourced materials for fireproofing.  Coded in C, Designed PCBs in Altium.


## Education
### Mechanical Engineering in (GPA 3.82), Honors, Class of 2023. Physics Minor. Class range includes Mathematics, Creative Writing, Music
Stanford University

### Scholars Program in Top 1% (GPA 4.6)
Christian Brothers High School, Sacramento


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hallie-mikacich

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Last updated: 2026-02-23