Engineering through design, build, and iteration.
I’m Kienan Giffen, a mechanical engineering student pursuing aerospace and quantum engineering internship opportunities for Summer 2027. My work spans CAD, prototyping, manufacturing, electromechanical systems, and hands-on troubleshooting.
Featured engineering projects
Hands-on projects spanning electromechanical integration, CAD, prototyping, structural fabrication, manufacturing, and troubleshooting.
Voron 2.4 3D Printer
CoreXY mechanical assembly, electrical integration, Klipper configuration, commissioning, and iterative troubleshooting.
SolidWorks Guitar
A measured physical guitar recreated as a SolidWorks assembly, including detailed neck modeling and a fully dimensioned engineering drawing.
Garbage Patch Boat
A five-person engineering design project featuring a plywood hull, bottle flotation, and a conveyor system designed for trash collection.
Outdoor Stage
A 12 × 16 ft outdoor stage built with 2×10 framing, close joist spacing, staggered bracing, composite decking, and concrete deck blocks.