Lawrence Takyi Wontumi
@lawrencetakyiwontumi
I optimize die-casting production and build robotic, mechanical, and control-system solutions.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I manage die-casting operations at Northern Iowa Die Casting, optimizing process parameters and production data to reduce cycle time. I program FANUC robots, troubleshoot PLC control logic, design SolidWorks fixtures, and support equipment commissioning.
I've led the Principia Solar Car Team through design, fabrication, simulation, and competition readiness, reducing chassis weight by 5% and improving hardware efficiency by 20%. My work spans CAD, CFD, FEA, robotics, MATLAB validation tools, and resilient UAV control research.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Northern Iowa Die Casting Inc.
Jul 2026 - Present (2 months)
Manage die casting operations with a focus on reducing cycle time through process parameter optimization and production data analysis. Program and maintain FANUC robots for deburring and CNC loading, troubleshoot PLCs, and design fixtures in SolidWorks.
IT Support Worker
Principia College — Technology Services
Aug 2023 - May 2026 (2 years 9 months)
Provided front-line help desk support to students, faculty, and staff across Windows and macOS platforms. Diagnosed and repaired hardware, assisted with user account management, and escalated network issues.
Research Intern — Infrastructure Engineering
GTI Energy
Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)
Built MATLAB-based validation tools to quantify gas meter performance and executed resistance and performance testing. Reviewed P&IDs and technical drawings, coordinated component selection, and produced technical documentation.
Mechanical Engineering Intern — Invasive Species Robotics
Principia College
May 2022 - Jun 2022 (1 month)
Designed and integrated electromechanical systems for a robotic platform using object detection frameworks. Collaborated across mechanical, software, and biological science disciplines for an environmentally focused research application.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Grade: 3.68
Pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a GPA of 3.68, expected to graduate in May 2026.
Principia College
Bachelor of Science, Engineering Science
Grade: 3.82
Pursuing a B.S. in Engineering Science with a GPA of 3.82, expected to graduate in May 2026.
Autodesk
Autodesk Fusion360 Certification, CAD Software
Certified in Autodesk Fusion360.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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