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Sebastian Urdaneta

@sebastianurdaneta

Mechanical Design and Test Engineer at And Battery Aero who reduced battery assembly time by 30% with designed assembly jigs.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking opportunities in bicycle design, fabrication, and testing.

At And Battery Aero, I designed a battery-pack endplate testing setup for charge-discharge pressure cycles up to 5000 pounds of force, with a four-point deflection measurement system.

I led prototyping of laser-welded cell joints, reducing resistance by up to 70%. I also designed and implemented assembly jigs that reduced full-pack assembly time by 30%.

With the Stanford Solar Car Project, I co-led the team and led the battery and race subteam. I designed a 31S9P, 5.02KWh battery pack and its BMS connections and CAN protocols, along with a fiberglass Nomex enclosure designed to withstand 5g impact.

I’m seeking opportunities in bicycle design, fabrication, and testing. My hands-on experience also includes bicycle mechanics, welding, battery systems, and prototyping.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Deckhand and On-board Engineer

Styrvolt Sailing Vessal

Mar 2026 - May 2026 (2 months)

Redesigned and mounted the full electrical system of a 1943 wooden sailing vessel, including wiring, fusing, and control boxes, and performed carpentry projects.

Electrical Systems Wiring Carpentry Marine Engineering

Welding Apprentice

Xami Manufacturing

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)

Learned SMAW welding techniques, assisted in fabrication and installation of large metal water wheels, and performed quality checks on welds.

SMAW Welding Fabrication Quality Assurance

Mechanical Design and Test Engineer

And Battery Aero

Jun 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Designed battery pack testing setups and connectors, led prototyping and assembly processes, and conducted testing campaigns for battery packs.

Battery Systems Mechanical Design Testing Prototyping Assembly Laser Welding Connectors Deflection

Bicycle Mechanic

Campus Bike Shop, Samis Cicloficina

Mar 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Worked in commuter-focused bike shops performing repairs, wheel truing, brake adjustments, and new bike assemblies.

Bicycle Repair Wheel Truing Brake Systems E Bike Motors Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Stanford University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and societies: Stanford Solar Car Project, Stanford Bicycle Project, Stanford Concert Network

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, completed in June 2024. Involved in Stanford Solar Car Project, Stanford Bicycle Project, and Stanford Concert Network.