Matthew Sheehy

Mechanical Engineering Student at Quinnipiac University

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

About

I am currently a student at Quinnipiac University, enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering Program, where I have also obtained a Minor in Physics while being very active in the community. In Fall 2026, I will have one course remaining and am thus pursuing summer internships and full-time/part-time roles that can be flexible with my remaining course in the fall. In Engineering, I am passionate about being in the Medical Device and Renewable Energy industries. Particularly, I am interested in working in medical devices/prosthetics and all renewable applications. I have obtained a great love for design work and am hoping to find positions that allow me to have an active role in product development or research, especially utilizing SolidWorks. Throughout my time at QU, I have developed a strong understanding and ability to practically use SolidWorks, MATLAB, and Microsoft Excel. This, combined with my coursework, has given me a solid foundation for tackling the problems engineering presents. I have also always been a natural problem-solver who loves to work hands-on with anything and everything I am presented. I am also involved in a few extracurriculars, mainly QUASAR and Club Climbing. QUASAR is the Quinnipiac Astronomy Club I help run as the President and Treasurer. In this position, I coordinate with outside clubs and organizations to schedule locations and various events on behalf of the club. Club Climbing is the official Quinnipiac Climbing Team, where I am a member. We meet to train and compete in competitions!

Experience

  • Floor Staff at Rock Spot Climbing
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Train new customers on how to safely climb and use equipment in the gym through orientations. Make sure that everyone is safely using ropes and auto belays.

  • Lift Operator at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort
    May 2023 - Aug 2023 · 4 mos

    Troubleshot basic issues pertaining to the lift. This allowed people to use the lift safely and enjoy various recreational activities.

  • Line Cook at Dairy Queen
    May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos

    Made food for customers. Trained new employees on how to operate equipment.