Chad Francis

I am a mechanical engineering student at Stevens Institute of Technology, Class of 2029, with a particular interest in the point where analysis meets physical reality. My work moves from concept sketches and CAD models to fabricated prototypes, and I treat testing as the stage where a design either proves itself or reveals what still needs to change.

I also compete as a sprinter on the Stevens varsity track and field team. Sustaining an NCAA training schedule alongside a demanding engineering curriculum has required disciplined planning and consistent performance under pressure. My experience on a competitive robotics team and as a counselor responsible for a group of thirty has strengthened my ability to communicate clearly and coordinate people toward a shared objective.

My interest in research and development comes from a conviction that the most meaningful engineering produces something genuinely new. R&D is where ideas are validated, refined through iteration, and translated into products that address problems in ways existing solutions do not. I want to contribute across that full cycle, from early concept through prototyping and verification, while continually questioning how a design could perform better.

I am seeking an R&D or product development internship where I can contribute to that work, learn from experienced engineers, and help carry new products from concept to reality.