Willem
Jaron
Mechanical engineer focused on energy systems, aerospace propulsion, and design.
Incoming Operations Intern at Amazon. Building things that move, generate, and endure.
Willem Jaron — Atlanta, GA
Engineer by discipline,
builder by instinct.
I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at Georgia Institute of Technology, pursuing a dual degree that pairs my B.S. in Physics from Oglethorpe University with my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering — building practical skills in CAD, engineering analysis, and renewable energy along the way.
For Summer 2026, I've accepted an Area Manager Internship with Amazon in Sarasota, FL — translating my technical background into high-impact operational leadership. I'm actively targeting Summer 2027 roles in aerospace propulsion, robotics & mechatronics, and energy systems, with a preference for the Southeast.
Outside the lab you'll find me on the golf course, organizing campus events, or pulling apart how things work.
Technical Skills
Systems
A Pelton-wheel impulse turbine designed for off-grid power in developing communities. A bucket wheel converts the kinetic energy of a high-velocity water jet into rotation, transmitted via a belt-driven motor assembly to generate electricity.
My role — motor & drive assembly: I designed the motor housing geometry, mounting system, and full belt-driven drivetrain. The turbine wheel uses eight buckets that catch a high-velocity water jet from an adjustable nozzle, spinning a shaft that drives a pulley-and-belt system to the motor. A spear valve controls jet velocity via an external hand wheel.
View full case study →MATLAB simulation and visualization tool mapping electrical power output across blade angle and flow velocity. Enables rapid design iteration without physical prototyping.
What it models: The surface plot sweeps blade angle (0–60°) against flow velocity (0–5 m/s) to map electrical power output across the full operating envelope. The peak-and-falloff shape reveals the angle/velocity combinations that maximize energy capture before stall effects degrade output.
View full case study →Physics
Compared two methods for measuring string linear density — the Linear Density method and the Tension method — to determine accuracy and reliability. Relevant to musical acoustics and material science.
Linear fit of string tension against velocity squared, used to back out linear density via the Tension method.
View full case study →Physics-driven investigation into how putter geometry, angle, and material affect golf ball launch dynamics. Modeled contact mechanics and coefficient of restitution to quantify how design variables translate into on-green outcomes.
Why it mattered: As a competitive golfer, I wanted to ground putter "feel" in measurable physics. By modeling coefficient of restitution across different face materials and loft angles, the project quantified why certain putter designs produce more consistent roll.
View full case study →Incoming intern within Amazon's fulfillment and operations network. Applying engineering systems thinking, data-driven decision-making, and process optimization at scale. Bridging technical foundations in mechanical engineering with operational leadership in a high-throughput logistics environment.
Supported golf course construction in the field — site coordination, technical problem-solving, and professional communication on active build sites.
Coursework in dynamics, thermal-fluid systems, and mechanics of materials. Member of ASME and ANS. Targeting aerospace propulsion, robotics, and energy systems for Summer 2027 internships.
Pursuing a dual-degree program with Georgia Tech — the Oglethorpe Physics degree is conferred upon completion of the GT B.S. Mechanical Engineering program in 2027. Rigorous foundation in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, wave physics, and computational methods. SAA 2024 Spring Academic Honor Roll. Varsity golf through 2025.
Founded and scaled the largest student organization on campus — a community built around Stormy Petrels athletics and school spirit. Organized annual "Petey's Madness" pep rallies, served on the executive board, coordinated with the athletic department, and built succession plans to ensure the organization outlasted my tenure.
Competed in collegiate tournaments for the Oglethorpe Petrels, ranked No. 7 nationally. Balanced demanding athletic commitments alongside a dual Physics/ME academic load and campus leadership roles. Named to the SAA Academic Honor Roll.
Active participant in the GT chapter — attending workshops, networking events, and technical discussions on nuclear engineering advancements. Organizing outreach initiatives promoting nuclear science awareness on campus.
Active member of the GT chapter. Participating in chapter operations, community service initiatives, and campus engagement programming alongside a demanding academic schedule.
Served on the council advising university leadership on student experience, policy, and campus life, representing the broader student body in institutional decision-making.
No. 7 Petrels.
On the course
and off it.
I competed for the Oglethorpe Petrels men's golf team, ranked No. 7 nationally during the 2023 season — balancing tournament play with a Physics degree and campus leadership. Golf taught me precision, composure, and how to perform under pressure.
Let's build
something real.
Open to Summer 2027 internships in aerospace, energy systems, and robotics — and always up for connecting with engineers, founders, and people working on hard problems.