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May 2024 - Aug 2025
Mechanical Engineering Intern
AGS Automotive Systems
Built 20+ part and process models in SolidWorks, updated AutoCAD schematics, and used MOST time studies to support changes that cut process time by 15%.
Engineering Experience
A few roles and projects that shaped how I work. Most of them sit somewhere between design, manufacturing, communication, and hands-on problem solving.
MATLAB
Python
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office Suite
SolidWorks
Onshape
Education & Approach
I like projects that move from a rough idea to something real enough to build, test, and improve.
That is the thread running through most of my coursework, internships, and side projects.
Education
University of Toronto
BASc in Mechanical Engineering
PEY Co-op, Minor in Engineering Business, and EV Design certificate.
Selected coursework: Mechanical Engineering Design, Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines.
How I Work
- Collaboration
- Technical Documentation
- Project Management
- Critical Analysis
- Time Management
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Team Coordination
- Follow-through
- Deadline Management
Analysis & Build
- DFMEA
- DFM/DFA
- Weighted Decision Matrices
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Net Present Value Modeling
- MOST Time Studies
- Manual Machining
- Workflow Optimization
- Prototype Iteration
- Process Improvement
- Reverse Engineering
- Tolerance Analysis
Additional Tools
- Minitab
- Calibre
- Git
- HTML
- CSS
- PLC
- G-code
Projects
Below is the 12:1 Parallel Gearbox I modelled from scratch for MIE243. You can spin it, or open the full assembly. The rest of the projects are further down the page.
Collaborative Projects
Capstone, coursework and club projects. Each one opens up with what we were asked to do, what we ended up building, and how it turned out. Reports and CAD packages are attached where I can share them.
APS380 | EV Design
AWD EV Demonstration Platform
Built for APS380. A scaled dual-motor platform, so that drivetrain layout and torque split were things you could actually watch instead of just read about.
Capstone | UTWind
Low-Speed PMSG for Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
My Capstone. We designed a custom direct-drive generator for UTWind's 2026 turbine, which had to make power at low RPM without being difficult to start.
MIE540 | Product Design
The WindRunner
Our MIE540 project. A small propeller-driven car that had to cover a set distance as fast as possible while still being safe and cheap enough to sell.
MIE301 | Mechanism Design
Drone-Mounted Sampling Arm
For MIE301 we were given a sampling arm built for a Europa rover and had to adapt it for Io. We ended up mounting it on a drone instead.
MIE346 | PCB Design
Analog Signal Conditioning PCB
For MIE346 we had to design and build a board that scales a 0 to 0.35 V sensor signal up to 0.25 to 3.3 V and filters the noise out of it.
MIE315 | Design for the Environment
Google Home Housing: Wood vs Plastic
For MIE315 we looked at whether Google should switch their smart speaker housings from plastic to wood, and had to back the answer up with real numbers.
MIE243 | Reverse Engineering
Product Dissections and 12:1 Gearbox
Throughout MIE243 we did a series of Dissections, which meant taking apart a real device and then modelling it in SolidWorks. The 3D model higher up this page came out of this project.
MIE243 | Machine Design
Desktop Pick and Place Machine
The Term Project for MIE243. A three-axis SMD placement machine specified to ±0.01 in and costed all the way down to a real bill of materials.
APS112 | Design for a Client
DMAIC Teaching Device
Designed for a Master's Professor teaching Six Sigma. A two-variable device to replace the three-variable catapult his students kept getting lost in.
Personal Projects
Mostly shop work and early builds from high school. A lot of my hands-on habits came from these, so I have kept them here.
High School | Woodworking
Coffee Table and Storage Box
Created during my sophomore year of high school. Two builds out of the same woodshop, one that had to hold weight and one that had to fit perfectly.
High School | Python
Fruit Basket Inventory Tracker
Written in December 2019 for a high school computer science course. A command line inventory system, and the first real program I wrote.
Creative Project | Writing
Snow Falling Soundlessly at Night
A short story I wrote for a creative writing scholarship, which I also made into an ebook.
George Brown | Machining
Pneumatic Engine
Created during a machining course at George Brown College. This felt like my very first mechanical project.
High School | Woodworking
Birdhouse
Created in my freshman year of high school. My first real entry into construction, and I even have it hung in my backyard.
High School | Aerodynamics
CO2 Gas Car
Created in my freshman year of high school. This was my first project ever, and it is a large part of why I ended up here.
Follow My LinkedIn
LinkedIn has the fuller work history and skills list if you want that alongside the projects here.
LinkedInAbout Me
My Journey
What pulled me into engineering was seeing an idea go from concept to reality. I like the stretch from CAD to prototypes, testing, and the small revisions that make something finally feel right.
Focus Areas
I am most drawn to mechatronics, manufacturing, EV systems, and product development. I like work where design, fabrication limits, performance, and team coordination all matter at once.
Creative Pursuits
Photography, writing, and cinematography are where I slow down and notice more. They sharpen the same instincts I use in engineering: composition, patience, detail, and how the finished thing will land with someone else.
"Head in the Clouds"
Taken and modeled by me.
"Time is Ticking"
Built around a tight focus on one subject.
"Jack of all Trades"
A photo built around symbolism.
For more photography...
Unsplash is where I post most of my photography. If you want to see more of that side of my work, you can find it there.
UnsplashTestimonials
Second Year Term Project Group Member
"Mohid, you did a great job on check-in #2. I saw that you listened to my previous comment and did an excellent job on the presentation, and I appreciate your mindful application of feedback. I just wanted to mention that you are an essential part of this team and have more self-confidence; please easily say your ideas and comment to the rest of the group; there is no wrong answer, and we can use your thoughts more in this project. Overall I'm lucky to have you on my team."
Engineering Design Course Team Member
"Mohid has displayed a strong work ethic and reliability in this group. He has taken the initiative to delegate responsibilities on numerous occasions. One thing that all the team members, including myself, can work on for the future is ensuring more clear and frequent communication between one another."
Second Year Term Project Group Member
"Mohid has shown extraordinary communication skills and reliability throughout this project. He has done a good job of helping the group meet important deadlines and organize our tasks. In the future, Mohid can continue to contribute to the group in the same way that he has been doing so, as his contributions are deeply valued by our team."
Open To Conversations
Get In Touch
If you are reaching out about engineering roles, collaboration, or something you saw in the portfolio, I would be glad to hear from you.
The form is the easiest way to send a quick note, and the email options are here if you would rather contact me directly.
University Email
mohid.tahir@alumni.utoronto.ca
Best for academic, student team, and campus-related outreach.
Work Email
mohidt@outlook.com
Best for professional opportunities, collaborations, and general inquiries.
Send A Message
A short hello, opportunity, or project question is more than enough.