Mariano Solorio Vega.
Seeking Internships/Jobs
Mechanical Engineering
Orlando, FL
About Me
I grew up around hands-on work. My dad has an electrical business, so I spent a lot of time helping on job sites and learning how things actually come together in the real world. We did not always have money for expensive kits or tools, so a lot of what I learned came from fixing things, building with what I had, and figuring problems out as I went.
When I was born, doctors told my parents I only had two weeks to live because of a heart murmur, and I spent my first months in the hospital. Knowing that has always stayed with me. It is a big reason why I want to be an engineer. I want to work on things that are useful, practical, and able to help people in real life.
Projects
Timeframe
2022 – 2026Experience
I helped prep and organize laptops and other tech for teachers and students. I tested cables, checked chargers, moved equipment, and helped troubleshoot hardware problems. A lot of the work was repetitive, but it taught me how to stay organized, work carefully, and keep things moving.
This internship taught me that small details matter. When you are working with a lot of devices, being organized and catching problems early saves a lot of time.
I helped my dad on electrical job sites with things like prepping work areas, routing wire, installing outlets and switches, and keeping materials organized. I also got used to reading plans, following directions carefully, and paying attention to safety.
Working on real job sites taught me to take my time and do things right. One small mistake can affect everything, so I learned to double-check my work and stay patient.
In aviation club, I worked on RC planes and cars, helped with electronics, and learned more about how design choices affect performance. I also helped other students with their builds and got my FAA TRUST certification.
This gave me more experience building as part of a team. It also taught me that testing, failing, and fixing things is just part of the process.
I helped lead a team during a 3DE challenge where we had to solve a real problem for a company. We researched the issue, came up with ideas, built a presentation, and pitched our solution.
I got better at teamwork, presenting ideas, and explaining solutions clearly. It showed me that communication matters just as much as the idea itself.
Through PLTW and AP Computer Science, I learned the basics of coding and started building with Python, HTML, and CSS. It gave me another way to solve problems and helped me understand how software and hardware can work together.
Coding taught me to think step by step and be more precise. It is now something I use alongside hands-on building, not separate from it.
Skills
Engineering
- Electrical Systems
- Python, HTML, CSS
- Troubleshooting
- Hardware Diagnostics
- Blueprint Reading
- RC Electronics
Tools
- Fusion 360 (Learning)
- Unity Engine
- Visual Studio Code
- Linux
- Front-end Coding
Soft Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Organization
- Communication