# Taha Malik > Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering Location: Cupertino, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/tahamalik Recently an engineering graduate with ambition, and self-motivation dedicated to learning as much as possible about design, programming, and engineering. Enthusiastic to apply knowledge from projects, past co-op and study terms as well as gain practical experience while working in a dynamic environment. Visit https://t5malik.github.io/ for more information! ## Work Experience ### Mechanical Engineer @ Apple Jan 2025 – Present ### Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer @ Tesla Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 ### Mechanical Design Engineer @ Tesla Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 Safety for Cybercab, Robotaxi, and Semi-Truck ### Graduate Research Assistant @ University of Waterloo Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Waterloo, Ontario, Canada • Developing thermal management solutions for lasers, FLIR cameras, and acousto-optic modulator systems • Programming robust controls algorithms to precisely control temperature for a trapped-ion quantum simulator Skill Development: Heat Transfer, PCB Design, Lasers & Optics ### Mechanical Design Engineering Intern @ Tesla Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Fremont, California, United States • Instrumented new motorized seat belts into prototype Model 3 that integrates with Autopilot to link the AI's response with seat belt restraint functions • Designed and sourced injection molded bracket to improve harness routing on all Tesla vehicles across all regions • Managed meetings with suppliers and internal stakeholders to track open issues and develop solution paths • Completed dimensional tolerance stack up studies to optimize A-surfaces on Cybertruck while improving performance of safety components • Delivered design changes on belt buckles leading to 44% improved part behavior and over $100,000 in annual savings • Categorized seat belt loading responses in different crash environments by fabricating a force testing fixture Skill Development: Product Lifecycle, Supplier Relations, Project Management ### Mechatronics Engineer @ FYELABS Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 • Designed & assembled automated bagging system while managing pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical subassemblies in EPDM • Lead client meetings to understand needs and develop solutions from concept to creation • Iterated upon crypto-miner frame design, reducing cost by 31% • Conducted thermal, stress, and CFD analysis on various projects • Supervised assembly staff while building complex prototypes • Defined scope for clients, developed internal tools, and created engineering documentation/drawings Skill Development: Project Management, Client Relations ### Product Development Intern @ Able Innovations Inc Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Completed detailed product design of primary drivetrain and subassemblies for automated patient transfer device • Developed open differential gear train with linear compliance to create variable drive rack & pinion system • Improved manufacturability of parts by reducing number of fasteners, using standardized parts, developing modular assemblies, and designing for effective joining • Followed GD&T principles to develop engineering drawings of parts and assemblies Skill Development: Product Development, CAD Modelling, DFMA, Engineering Design Process ### Freelance Product Design @ Unknown Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Waterloo, Ontario, Canada • Oversaw design of mechanical & electrical systems from idea generation to completion • Developed requirements and executed on test plans to handoff deliverables ahead of schedule • Manufactured and assembled prototypes for product evaluation and quality control • Created sketches, engineering drawings, and renderings of full assemblies & individual parts Skill Development: Business Management, Effective Communication, UX/UI Design ### Hardware Engineering Intern @ Bionik Laboratories Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Toronto, Canada Area • Developed and executed motor test plan to grade BLDC motors based on performance in saturation current, temperature, cogging torque, inrush current, efficiency, and other criteria under 60601 • Designed outrunner motor adapters and completed FEA in SolidWorks to ensure parts passed under the load condition as well as created drawings and communicated with suppliers to ensure accurate parts • Programmed accelerometer to output Fourier transform to categorize motor’s dominant frequency • Built mobile electro-mechanical system that simulates therapy robot for design evaluation and testing Skill Development: Product Design, Design of Jigs/Fixtures, CAD Modelling, Medical Device Standards ### Quality Engineering Intern @ Tesla Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Fremont, California • Completed Root Cause Analysis to rectify quality issues on Model 3 and used PowerApps to introduce alert system improving cycle times and throughput rates by 25% • Designed and fabricated sealer application attachments to improve sealer quality on all Tesla vehicles saving $11,000 annually • Eliminated all oil defects by following DOE principles and performing FTIR testing to identify and remove defect source from paint booths • Created Java program allowing operators to input defects and championed cross-functional teams to drive Continuous Improvements • Implemented Kaizen methodologies to improve sub-assembly process and executed lean tools to determine corrective actions on quality issues for Model 3, S, X & Y Skill Development: Problem Solving, Manufacturing Fundamentals, Mechanical Enclosures ### Project Engineering Intern @ Mitchell Plastics Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Waterloo, Ontario • Managed injection moulding process for Toyota Rav4 interior automotive parts by training workers, preparing materials, designing packaging, and validating assembly procedures • Identified and eliminated quality issues by creating and presenting CAD solutions to tool shops for die alterations • Streamlined machine trial and warehouse space management process by automating program summary using VBA allowing 50% more part storage • Developed quality plans to test non-conformances in supplier parts and communicated/resolved SCAR issues Skill Development: Project Management, Product Launch, Plastic Manufacturing, Supplier Management ### Mechanical Engineering Intern @ Linergy Manufacturing Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Guelph, Ontario • Designed and drafted machine cutting process for hypoid and driven shaft from raw forging to be used on CNC lathes • Created SWIs and followed GD&T to model gauges, tooling, and guarding for Chrysler clutch gear pack assembly line • Implemented safety placard system to improve visibility on all machine hazards and prevent safety threats • Automated capability study process by using VBA to generate Cpk graphs and automatically update data Skill Development: Automotive Manufacturing, Design of Jigs/Fixtures, CAD Modelling ### Tools and Hardware Store Associate @ Canadian Tire Corporation Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Waterloo, Ontario • Exhibited leadership and teamwork qualities by training & working with new employees • Communicated effectively while resolving customer issues in the Tools & Hardware section • Displayed detail orientation by re-stocking shelves and fixing aisles • Obtained organization skills by arranging and locating over-stock in the warehouse Skill Development: Customer Service, Warehouse Management, and Promotional Marketing ### Engineering Intern @ Nahanni Steel Products Inc. Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Brampton, Ontario • Operated die press’ and welding cells - regularly exceeding target number of parts by minimizing downtime • Prevented quality errors by creating fixture checklists Skill Development: Steel manufacturing, and industrial processes ### Store Associate @ Baskin Robbins Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Waterloo, Ontario • Demonstrated a high degree of organization by creating inventory checklists and preparing sales reports • Exercised interpersonal skills by communicating with customers and resolved complaints • Effectively followed product quality control procedures when serving ice-cream, baking cakes & brownies, and making milkshakes • Cleaned the workplace regularly to maintain a productive and proactive atmosphere Skill Development: Customer Service, and Food Safety ## Education ### Masters in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering University of Waterloo ### Undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering University of Waterloo ### Bluevale Collegiate Institute ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/t5malik - Portfolio: https://t5malik.github.io/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/tahamalik JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/tahamalik/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13