hi there! i'm
Max Warias
Experienced Mechanical Engineer at the University of Pittsburgh,
Specializing in Electromechanical Design and Robotics.
Who is Max Warias?
A Bit About Me
My name is Max, and I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh, pursuing a major in Mechanical Engineering, with minors in Electrical Engineering and Physics. This past summer, I had the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience at A&L Parts Co., a small company specializing in creating antique Ford replacement parts. During my time there, I served as a machinist and tooling designer, focusing on sheet metal forming and shearing operations.
Beyond my academic and professional endeavors, I have a strong passion for hands-on work, electromechanical design, and additive manufacturing. In addition to my coursework, I am an active member of Pitt's FSAE team, Panther Racing, where I contribute as a mechanical designer on the High Voltage sub-team.
When I'm not building, learning, exploring and thinking about how to make things better, I enjoy pursuing a diverse range of interests. I'm an avid hiker, enthusiastic Ping Pong player, and sometimes even a knitter.
My Skills
Technologies I Work With
- SOLIDWORKS
- Onshape
- Fusion 360
- Simulation
- CNC Machining
- 3D Printing
- Laser Cutting
- MATLAB
- Javascript
- Python
- C++
My projects
Some Things I Built
I like to stay busy and always have a project in the works. Take a look at some of the stuff I've done!
01
Spike 2020/2021
This is a robot I took part in designing during the 2020 FIRST Robotics Competition as part of team 293 SPIKE. Using iterative design methodologies, I lead my subteam in designing the ball manipulation and launching subsystems of the robot, allowing us to rank top 10 in our group for the 2021 season.
- Onshape
- CNC Machining
- 3D Printing
- Mechanical Analysis
- Desmos
02
Spike 2021/2022
This is a robot I took part in designing during the 2022 FIRST Robotics Competition as Chief Competition Officer of team 293 SPIKE. I led several subteams mostly regarding ball intake, manipulation, and launching to design a robot that made it to regional championships.
- Onshape
- CNC Machining
- 3D Printing
- Mechanical Analysis
- Desmos
03
FSAE Accumulator
Designed the mechanical structure of Panther Racing’s 600 V accumulator with a focus on minimizing weight, ensuring high voltage safety compliance, and integrating an efficient water cooling system. The result was a well-balanced structure that met all requirements and allowed for good integration into the rest of the car.
- SOLIDWORKS
- Mechanical Analysis
- Simulation
04
Clutch Paddle
This is a steering wheel component that allows the driver to input clutch positions through press. The old design was prone to torsional strain if load was applied unevenly, leading to imprecise control of the clutch position. To solve this, I used static analysis to analyze the bending and torsional rigidity and then compared my new design to the previous design through Solidworks static simulation.
- SOLIDWORKS
- Mechanical Analysis
- Simulation
05
JamBox & mimD
Jam On! was the team I was on for the project based course Art of Making. We designed two projects aimed at improving musical education for visually impaired children by relating other senses to music. Learn more at the link below!
- Onshape
- Electromechanical Design
Have a project? or just looking to hire?
Let's Work Together
Feel free to reach out if you're looking to hire, just want to connect or see if we can build something amazing together.