Northeastern University · Boston, MA

Owen Cutler

Mechanical Engineering & Computer Science

I'm a second-year student at Northeastern, originally from La Grange, Illinois. My time as a Husky started as a Global Scholar — first semester at the Oakland, CA campus, second in London, UK — before moving to Boston to start my second year.

Going to three campuses in three semesters taught me to adjust quickly, find my footing in unfamiliar places, and build working relationships fast. It's those skills that I use in my projects and coursework.

I'm currently seeking work and research opportunities where I can apply hands-on engineering skills in real-world settings.

Background

Education

Northeastern University

August 2024 – Present

B.S. Mechanical Engineering & Computer Science

Global Scholar: Oakland, CA (Fall '24) → London, UK (Spring '25) → Boston, MA (Summer '25 – present).

Relevant coursework

Fundamentals of Computer Science (Kotlin) · Cornerstone of Engineering I & II · Discrete Structures · Philosophy: Technology & Human Values · Computer Systems · Statics · Mechanics of Materials

Lyons Township High School

2020 – 2024 · La Grange, IL

High School Diploma

Illinois State Scholar · National Honors Society · Business Professionals of America (President; National Conference Competitor)

Experiential

Beyond the Classroom

Owen Cutler working on a project in London

Global Scholar Program

Fall 2024 – Spring 2025

Started at Northeastern's Oakland, CA campus, then spent my second semester in London, UK — working across two different lab environments, course structures, and cities before landing in Boston. Three campuses in three semesters taught me to adapt quickly, find my footing in unfamiliar settings, and build working relationships fast.

Husky Trek group in bunny suits at Onto Innovation

Husky Trek — Onto Innovation

Fall 2024

Visited Onto Innovation's lab facilities as part of Northeastern's Husky Trek program. Got a firsthand look at semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment, including suiting up in full cleanroom bunny suits to tour the production floor.

Work

Experience

Student IT Intern

Lyons Township High School District

Supported the district's IT infrastructure, troubleshooting hardware and software issues across campus. Gained hands-on experience with system administration, device imaging, and end-user support.

Student Voting Engagement Intern

League of Women Voters

Organized and led voter registration and civic engagement efforts targeting high school students. Coordinated outreach events and collaborated with local officials to increase youth voter participation.

Capabilities

Skills

Mechanical & Fabrication

SolidWorks (CAD & assemblies) · 3D printing & rapid prototyping · soldering & wiring · hand tools & shop work · mechanism design · materials selection

Software & Embedded

C/C++ (embedded, Arduino) · Kotlin · Python · HTML & CSS · Git & GitHub · RF communication systems · sensor integration · serial data pipelines

Professional

Team leadership & coordination · technical writing & documentation · project planning & scheduling · prototyping under constraints · cross-disciplinary debugging

Outside of school

Interests

Formula One WEC IMSA Porsche Supercup Rock Climbing Hiking Cooking Cinema History Huskies Hockey