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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Dylan | Engineering Intern Spring 2023 – Present |
Dylan is an upper division mechanical engineering student with experience in structures and technical, hands-on manufacture. |
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Wyatt | Engineering Intern Spring 2023 – Present |
Wyatt is a farmboy who is skillful both in solving mathematical puzzles and working with a wrench. |
Past Interns
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Ben | Engineering Intern Summer 2022 – Spring 2023 |
Ben is an extremely talented, 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 gifted 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 first degreed mechanical engineer on staff, supporting design for advancing various technologies. |
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Ryan | Engineering Intern Summer 2020* |
Ryan is a gifted 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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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.