The heart of McGuire Mechanism is education.
Mark McGuire, PE is a university instructor who leverages McGuire Mechanism LLC to hire high school & college interns and sponsor class projects, providing experiential learning opportunities for hands-on students under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
Our team is also embedded in a strong network of local tradesmen, all ready to reinforce efforts on your project.
Present Team
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Mark | Principal Engineer | Mark is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with bachelor and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and extensive field experience. |
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Diego | Mechanical Engineering Intern Fall 2024 – Present |
Diego is a senior Mechanical Engineering student and an exceptional communicator. He has demonstrated outstanding diligence, focus, and proficiency in solving real-world engineering challenges. |
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Jonathan | Mechanical Engineering Intern Fall 2024 – Present |
Jonathan is a senior Mechanical Engineering student with a high level of professionalism. He is gifted in mechanical component design, able to dismantle a router and analyze the load through each member. |
Alumni Interns
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Dylan | Mechanical Engineering Intern Spring 2023 – Fall 2024 |
Dylan is a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate (as of summer 2024,) with knowledge in structures and technical, hands-on manufacture. |
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Wyatt | Mechanical Engineering Intern Spring 2023 – Fall 2024 |
Wyatt is a high schooler who is also a skillful farmhand. He is talented in many ways, from solving mathematical puzzles to working with a wrench. |
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Ben | Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2022 – Spring 2023 |
Ben is an extremely adept, hands-on mechanical engineer who helped with high-level design, drawing, and assembly. |
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Davis | Mechatronics Intern Winter – Spring 2023 |
Davis is proficient in controls and electrical, being key in the development of our electric tractors with pedal assist. |
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Cole | Design Engineer Summer 2022 – Spring 2023 |
Cole was our first degreed mechanical engineer on staff, supporting design for advancing various technologies. |
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Ryan | Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2020* |
Ryan is an excellent engineer and experienced mechanic. His work during summer 2020 enabled us to prototype the third generation of our human-powered generator. |
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Xiaofeng | Public Health Intern Spring 2019* |
Xiaofeng was a Master’s student at Oregon State University, majoring in Public Health. He helped substantiate our vision for advancing small-scale, local agriculture. |
Sponsored Student Teams
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Kyle, Hannah, Carver, Roman, and Sofia | Winter & Spring 2024 | Kyle, Hannah, Carver, Roman, Sofia did an outstanding job developing our fourth-generation human-powered generator. Take a look at this video of their prototype. |
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Josh, Cameron, Ben, Matt, and Yisong | Winter & Spring 2023 | Josh, Matt, Ben, Yisong, and Cameron are an Oregon State University (OSU) team that helped us mechanize a backbreaking process for a local manufacturer. |
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Thomas, Aiden, and Ryan | Winter & Spring 2020* | Thomas, Aiden, and Ryan kicked off the design for our third-generation human-powered generator through their Mechanical Engineering Senior Project with OSU. |
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Doug, Robyn, and Annie | Winter & Spring 2019* | Doug, Robyn, and Annie supported Mark through their Industrial Engineering Senior Project with OSU, helping us optimize our structure. |
* Note: Team members listed prior to 2022 supported Mark McGuire’s personal volunteer work for the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Bountiful Backyard, which Mark founded in 2014 and served as President until its Small Farm Equipment Program evolved into McGuire Mechanism in 2022.