Parker Trimble

Parker Trimble

Mechanical Engineer · San Diego State University

Formula Electric Racing, oCVD Research, and HVAC Design.

Portfolio

Selected Projects

Firewall
SolidWorks · Sheet Metal · FSAE

AER26 Firewall

Two-piece sheet metal firewall redesigned for reduced drag, simplified geometry, and faster maintenance access.

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Center of Gravity
Vehicle Dynamics · Testing · Data

Center of Gravity

Three-stage procedure to determine precise 3D CG coordinates for the AER25 Formula Electric car.

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PCB
Electronics · MicroPython · Soldering

Raspberry Pi Pico Board

Fully soldered custom PCB with addressable LEDs, OLED display, potentiometer input, and two games.

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CVD
SolidWorks · Blender · Research

oCVD Reactor Insert

Crucible insert modeled from measured lab hardware for an oxidant chemical vapor deposition reactor.

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OptimumLap
Simulation · SolidWorks · OptimumLap

Lap Time Simulation

Full OptimumLap workflow for AER25 using 25+ parameters and a recreated SDSU autocross track.

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Motor Shield
SolidWorks · Sheet Metal · Safety

AER26 Motor Shield

Safety enclosure for the high-voltage motor - 50% envelope reduction, FSAE compliant.

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Toolbox

Skills & Tools

SolidWorks
Sheet Metal
OptimumLap
ChassisSim
Civil 3D
MicroStation
Blender
MicroPython
PCB Soldering
FSAE Rules
Vehicle Dynamics
FEA / Simulation
Excel / Data
Statics & Dynamics
GD&T
Python

About

Background

I'm a third-year Mechanical Engineering student at San Diego State University with hands-on experience across mechanical and civil design.

At SDSU I'm an active member of Aztec Electric Racing (AER), focused on Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis, and Powertrain. I use SolidWorks for suspension and powertrain CAD, and tools like OptimumLap and ChassisSim for performance simulation.

I also have two years of experience as a Student Engineer at CalTrans, working on roadway, drainage, and stormwater projects using Civil 3D and MicroStation.

AEI
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Affiliated Engineers · Upcoming
Caltrans
Student Engineer Intern
Caltrans · 2 Years
AER
Vehicle Dynamics & Chassis
Aztec Electric Racing · Current
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