Daniel Bayliss
Mechanical Engineering Student
Mechanical design, prototyping and practical problem-solving across product, automotive and mechatronics projects.
About me
Mechanical Engineering student at Monash University, graduating Nov 2027. Extensive hands-on experience in 3D-printed prototyping and CAD design. Passionate hobbyist, maker, and problem solver with strong initiative and mechanical intuition.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Mechanical Engineering
Monash University, Clayton
2025–Present · Expected graduation: November 2027
Engineering studies, Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
RMIT University
2022–2024 · Transferred to Monash University
- Interests
- Mechanical design & development / Manufacturing / Product development / Automotive & motorsport
Projects
Animatronic movie prop Featured
A servo-driven hatchling prop with an Arduino controller, sculpted features, and an airbrushed finish for a student horror film.
Headlight Wink Controller Featured
An Arduino-based controller and custom OEM-style switch to operate the pop-up headlights individually, enabling a selectable “wink” function.
Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 High-Speed Build Featured
A Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 built for straight-line speed, with custom aluminium parts and an 8S power system.
Vehicle-Specific Cup Holder Featured
The 1989-93 Ford Capri never came with a cupholder, just a rectangular hole where it looks like one should be. I designed and 3D printed a solution, selling 19 units to other Capri owners.
Skills & tools
- Software:
- Onshape / SolidWorks / ANSYS / Abaqus
- Electronics & programming:
- Arduino / Basic circuits / Python / MATLAB
- Prototyping & manufacture:
- Additive manufacturing / Design & prototyping / Fabrication / Mechanical troubleshooting