I am an engineer, artist, and athlete from outside of Philadelphia, PA.
I am currently attend Rochester Institute of Technology for Mechanical Engineering and Theatrical Design.
I race bikes for RIT Cycling, Circle Cycle Racing, and I am an alum of SoMont Youth Mountain Bike Team.
RESUMES
Engineering
Technical Theatre
MRaisch_Resume.pdfRaisch_theatre_CV.pdfMaris Raisch
Seeking co-op / internship January 2026 through August 2026
Philadelphia, PA mer7921@rit.edu www.marisraisch.com (215) 208-9134
EDUCATION Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, expected May 2028
Minor in Theatre Design & Stagecraft
GPA: 3.1/4.0
COURSES
System Dynamics Thermodynamics Multivariable Calculus Dynamics
Strengths of Materials I Materials Science Fluid Mechanics Circuits
SKILLS
Software: Fusion 360, MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, AutoCAD, Prusa Slicer, OnShape, MS Suite, Java, and Arduino
Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard, Belay & Ropes certified through Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
PROJECTS/LABS
Custom car brake light bar
• Utilized existing trailer wiring harness to power and control LED turn signal, brake, and hazard lights mounted
on bicycle rack. Fabricated aluminum mounting bar and used Fusion360 to design and print articulating brackets.
MATLAB Air Hockey
• Used the MATLAB programming language to implement graphics, scoring, and puck & blocker physics in a
player-versus-computer simulation game of Air Hockey.
Strengths of Materials Catapult
• Used Fusion360 to design and 3d print a catapult arm to launch a load the farthest and have the largest strength
to weight ratio. After initial testing, altered fillet radius, infill settings, total length, and eliminated excess material.
Scenic Design, Performing Arts Scholars Dance Productions
• Worked with directors and mentors to research and design the Set of RIT’s 2025 and 2026 Spring Dance
productions. Created concept drawings, Vectorworks models, build plans, and color renders.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
RIT Mechanical Engineering Department – Rochester, NY September 2024 – May 2025
Teacher’s Assistant, Intro to Programming for Engineers MATLAB, Part-time
• Assisted over 30 students with in-class studio assignments; graded and gave feedback on assignments.
• Worked with Professors to coordinate office hours, homework recitations, and exam proctoring.
Friends of Wissahickon Park – Philadelphia, PA May 2025 – August 2025
Seasonal Field Crew Intern, Part-time
• Coordinated trail improvement projects around the 2,000 acres of park and collected feedback from trail users.
• Worked with volunteer teams to remove invasive plants, clear trail corridors, and pick up litter in high-use areas.
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
President – RIT Cycling Club May 2025 – Present
• Runs club meetings, plans weekend trips, and manages budget requests through Student Government.
RIT Performing Arts Scholar, Technical Theatre August 2023 – Present
• Participates in Performing Arts outreach events and shows each semester. Currently Assistant Scenic Designer
for RIT’s April 2026 dance show, Pure Imagination. Responsibilities include research, design, and drafting.
Coach - SoMont Youth Mountain Bike Team, National Interscholastic Cycling League June 2023 – Present
• 10 hours of first aid and mountain bike skills training was completed to achieve Level 1 coach certification.
Founder of Cedarbrook Middle School Girls Who Code 2020
Student Athlete - SoMont Youth Mountain Bike Team 2016 – 2022