David Di-Benedetto

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About

I’m David Di-Benedetto, a mechanical engineer with a passion for integrating human-centric design and functionality into every project. I have a deep appreciation for product development, photography, and web design. Whether it's growing my expertise in advanced manufacturing or coding an app from the ground-up, I am committed to not only excelling professionally, but also fostering a culture of creativity and continuous learning.

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DAVID Di-BENEDETTO

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Fall 2020 - Spring 2024

Professional Experience

Apple

Manufacturing Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA

Spring 2024 - Current

SpaceX

Mechanical Engineering Intern (Starlink) | Solar Arrays Team

Redmond, WA

Summer 2023

Owned the entire process for the creation of an ultrasonic welding development stand for the solar arrays on Starlink V1.5 satellites. The stand created a platform to experiment with new tooling, procedures, and weld recipes, as well as allow for low-volume solar array production without stopping the main production line.

Created detailed drawings for documentation and outsourced manufacturing for the 30+ unique parts I created in NX using the principles of GD&T. All in-house development was done myself in a machine shop.

Liaised between the solar & automation teams as well as the in-house and external manufacturers and vendors to expedite production. I acted as the direct point of contact for all partners and suppliers.