Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
Harvey Mudd College · Class of 2029
✦ Davies Engineering Award/ First Place · ASME Technical Digital Poster (2026)/ Best Technical & Innovation · E4C AI Pilot Hackathon/ Engineering Management Intern · SEW-Eurodrive
2026 · Sponsored by the ASME Old Guard Committee
Awarded by Harvey Mudd College · Nov 2024
SEW-Eurodrive · 2023
I see engineering as a bridge between theory and lived experience, a tool for solving real problems and creating tangible change.
I work on robotics, automotive systems, consumer hardware, human-centered design, and humanitarian technology. Right now that means research, hands-on builds, and internships that demand real engineering decisions.
I recently finished my service as a sergeant in the Republic of Korea Army (2024-25), where I led a 10-soldier mortar squad and coordinated fire missions across three squads. Outside the shop I swim NCAA D3, coach free swim lessons for underrepresented athletes, and drink a lot of matcha.
My journey.
California, USA
33.68°N 117.83°W · Now
Irvine is home in the US now, and my base as I head back to Harvey Mudd with the Class of 2029.
B.E. Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
Coursework: Engineering Design and Manufacturing
"Presented to the Outstanding Student in the E4 Engineering Project Course"
young@hmc:~$ cat availability.txt
Open to engineering internships, research positions,
and collaborative builds.
young@hmc:~$ cat contact.json
{
"email": "soonyoungkwon23@gmail.com"
"phone": "(949) 997-7080"
"linkedin": "/in/soonyoungkwon23"
"github": "soonyoungkwon23"
}
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