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Ignacio ("Nacho") Young

Mechanical Engineering

SolidWorks MATLAB Microsoft Excel 3ds Max 3D Modeling & Animation GD&T Fundamentals Analytical Instruments (XRF, IR, SEM, Raman) Bilingual (Spanish / English)

Mechanical Engineering student at Northern Illinois University with a background in technical modeling, laboratory operations, and data management. They also hold a B.S. in Media Arts & Animation from the Illinois Institute of Art.

Before engineering, they worked as a 3D modeler and animator for Product Animations, Inc., building models and training animations from CAD drawings and engineering references, and leading small project teams. They later worked as a lab technician at Microtrace, operating and maintaining XRF, IR, SEM, and Raman instruments and keeping sample data organized.

At 71 North they are working on the Vespa simulator with Adam Bougher and Jerry Stamos, bringing SolidWorks, 3D modeling, and visualization skills to the build. They are happy to help other members with CAD and 3D modeling, and plan to take part in the studio’s workshops and events.

Education

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Northern Illinois University (Expected Summer 2027)
  • Associate of Science, Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL
  • B.S. in Media Arts & Animation, Illinois Institute of Art, Schaumburg, IL

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • MATLAB
  • Microsoft Excel
  • 3ds Max
  • 3D Modeling & Animation
  • GD&T Fundamentals
  • Analytical Instruments (XRF, IR, SEM, Raman)
  • Bilingual (Spanish / English)

Work Experience

  • Clerical Assistant, Chase Bank, Elgin, IL (Jul. 2025 – Present)
  • Lab Technician, Microtrace, Elgin, IL (Oct. 2021 – Dec. 2022)
  • Sales Associate, Home Depot, Carpentersville, IL (Nov. 2018 – Oct. 2021)
  • 3D Modeler / Technical Visualization, Product Animations, Inc., Holland, MI (Apr. 2017 – Feb. 2018)
  • Operations Associate, Safeway, Morgan Hill, CA (Sep. 2015 – Apr. 2017)
  • Graphic Support Designer, Zazzle, Cupertino, CA (Nov. 2013 – Dec. 2013)
  • 3D Animator, Product Animations, Inc., Chicago, IL (Feb. 2011 – Mar. 2012)

Project Experience

  • Vespa simulator – senior design project at 71 North

Involvement