Resume

Spencer Soohoo

Mechanical Engineer · BYU '28 · Spencer@Soohoo.me · (650) 788-3683 · LinkedIn

Education

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering ·

Provo, UT
Est. graduation Apr 2028

Personal Engineering Projects

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Designed and built vehicles including a Monowheel, electric Mini-Bike, Shopping Cart Electric Go-Kart, and Barbie Jeep power-racing modification, bringing creative ideas to life.

Ongoing

Prototyping / Design Lead

Global Engineering Outreach

Tested chemical additives and optimized comfort properties for low-cost prosthetic liners.
Designed a functioning low-cost quinoa planting device for Bolivian communities.

Provo, UT · Ibarra, Ecuador · Viacha, Bolivia
Aug 2025 — Present

Process Engineering Intern

US Synthetic

Saving company an estimated $500k per year by implementing a new diamond feeder system.
Improved safety by redesigning tooling to eliminate risks of incidental grinding.
Improved at least 6 different processes through re-designing machines and automation processes.

Orem, UT
May 2026 — Present

Mechanical Engineering Associate

Lift Aircraft

Optimizing weight reduction, reliability, and maintenance efficiency for flight-critical components.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.

Remote
Jan 2026 — Present

Mechanical Engineering Senior Intern

Lift Aircraft

Bridged cross-department efforts, assisting with mechanical, customer operations, maintenance, electrical, training development, sales, ground + flight operations, and more.
Independently performed root cause investigation and failure analysis, successfully identifying and solving a part failure. Wrote a report that allowed Lift to get re-certified to fly in Japan.
Earned a raise after first week, later promoted to senior intern, concluded with a return offer.

Austin, TX
May — September 2025

Full-time Representative / Missionary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Planned and executed community service projects and engagement every day for 24 months.
Led and motivated a diverse team of 20 missionaries with personally tailored strategies.
Delivered real-time translation services for meetings and conferences between Cantonese and English.

Hong Kong, China
Jul 2022 — Jul 2024

Software

Python · Excel · FEA · CAD (Fusion, OnShape) · CAM · wire harness design · 3D printing

Fabrication

Designing and building with various materials and techniques · TIG & MIG welding · CNC milling & routing · lathe operation · metalworking

Language

English · Cantonese (professional working) · Mandarin & Spanish (elementary)

Business

Marketing · sales · communication · leadership · project management · lean six sigma

Retail investing · drones / eVTOL aircraft · AI / machine learning · skiing · outdoors (Eagle Scout)