Education

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The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA                                                                               Class of May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering                                                                                                      GPA:3.2/4.0

Dean’s list - December 2014, May 2017

 

Hochschule Pforzheim University, Pforzheim, Germany                                                                        May 2017 - July 2017

Engineers Made in Germany Summer School                                                                                                         GPA:3.5/4.0

 

Work Experience

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Emerson Automation, Rosemont, IL                                                                                                  April 2023 – Present

Design Engineer I, Design Engineer II

• Perform sustaining work on existing products by updating drawings to improve design and meet certification demands

• Research and develop new products

• Create models of new product designs as well as new tooling using Creo and AutoCAD

• Coordinate and manage projects with international engineering teams and vendors to improve manufacturing of consumer products

Kafka Manufacturing, Forest Park, IL                                                                                          October 2019 – Present

Mechanical Design Engineer

• Designed cab enclosures, doors & various parts for elevators in SolidWorks

• Worked directly with clients to make sure designs meet their needs

• Rendered design proposals for potential & existing clients

E-Quip Manufacturing (Contracted - Express Employment), Frankfort, IL.      March 2019 – September 2019

Mechanical Design Engineer

• Designed industrial equipment for food processing using SolidWorks

Penn State Office of Physical Plant, University Park, PA                                          June 2016 – December 2016 

Project Management Intern

• Identified cost effective engineering solutions to reduce Penn State’s carbon emissions

• Conducted research regarding the capabilities of battery energy storage systems ​

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Relevant Experience

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Senior Design Project, State College, PA                                                                       August 2017 – December 2017

Design Lead

• Worked with Sikorsky to develop a quadcopter

• Worked with another team member to design the airframe

Personal Design and Machining Experience, Multiple Locations                                            April 2010 – Present

• Designed and built an electric guitar from an exit sign

• Developed and constructed a functioning full-size replica of a Peel P50

• Write and code independent video games

Penn State Formula SAE, State College, PA                                                                 August 2014 – December 2015

Member

• Worked with the Aerodynamics Team to design the carbon fiber exterior of the vehicle

ENGR 408:  Engineering Leadership Principles, University Park, PA                           January 2018 – May 2018 Student                                                 

• Led team in brainstorming and designing a solution for improving airport efficiency

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Skills 

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• Advanced in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Visualize, Creo, AutoCAD, Oracle, FEA, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite, GD & T, MATLAB, woodworking tools, machining tools, and manufacturing processes (Sheet Metal, CNC, 3D Printing, Sand Casting, etc.)

• Strong verbal and written communication, strong ability to work in a team environment, strong problem-solving

• Working proficiency using MakerBot, Arduino, C.

• Intermediate French and Spanish

• Strong leadership, performance, and musical composition skills