# Payton Chernoff

> B.Eng Mechanical Engineering

Location: Fremont, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/paytonchernoff

Mechanical engineer with a hands-on approach to mechanical problem-solving. Strong design, fabrication, and leadership skills from 4+ years of Formula SAE design team involvement and 16-months of internship experience. Results-oriented and passionate about the R&D and manufacturing of cutting-edge technology.

## Work Experience
### Mechanical Engineer @ Neuralink
Jan 2023 – Present

### Mechanical Product Designer @ Dometic
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Detailed design of mechanical components for marine actuators; early-stage product development work (freedom-to-operate analysis, proof-of-concept analysis, etc.)

### Senior Designer @ University of Victoria Formula Racing
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Provided mechanical design advice and mentorship to junior members; designed drivetrain components for the 2023 EV; transitioned leadership responsibilities to the succeeding Project Managers

### Executive Lead, Project Manager @ University of Victoria Formula Racing
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Managed project timelines for the design, manufacture, and testing of both combustion and EV FSAE race cars; managed budgets, sponsorship, and grant funding; directly supervised 10+ System Leads and oversaw around 40 general members; provided design and manufacturability advice in component and system design reviews; improved recruitment and member retention

### Vehicle Dynamics and Suspension Team @ University of Victoria Formula Racing
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Used MATLAB simulation scripts to determine vehicle parameters that optimize overall performance; developed spreadsheet calculations for forces in suspension members; designed suspension sensor mounts; manufactured vehicle components on CNC and manual mills and lathes; gathered vehicle data and driver comments during test days and adjusted suspension tune accordingly.

### Apprentice Garage Ambassador @ INSPIRE
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Guided and mentored a cross-functional Apprentice Garage team on a community-driven STEM project; promoted and advocated for inclusivity and equity in STEM

### Mechanical Engineering Co-op @ Kardium Inc.
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Worked with a wide variety of materials and processes (shape memory alloys, resin SLA printing, tool steel + heat treatments, PET and FEP tubing) to design and produce medical device jigs and components; manufactured jig and prototype medical device components on CNC lathes, mills, and laser cutters.

### Machine Shop Assistant @ University of Victoria
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Manufactured parts for research projects, student design teams, and other department needs using CNC mills, manual lathes, laser cutters, 3D printers, and other machine tools; provided design for manufacturing and assembly advice to students in 3rd and 4th year courses.

### Product Designer - Mechanical @ Dometic
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Vancouver, Canada Area
Researched and developed multiple novel electromechanically marine actuator prototypes; completed thorough power, efficiency, and strength calculations for actuator components (motors, gear trains; lead screws, etc.); assisted with testing and validation of existing prototypes and manufacturing methods; investigated patentability of novel electromechanical actuation technologies.


## Education
### Bachelor of Engineering - BE in Mechanical Engineering
University of Victoria


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/payton-chernoff

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Last updated: 2026-04-13