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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Kafka Manufacturing, Forest Park, IL                                                                                                    October 2019 – Present Mechanical Design Engineer

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

• Perform GD & T on designs

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

• Render design proposals for potential & existing clients

 

E-Quip Manufacturing (Contracted Through Express Employment), Frankfort, IL             March 2019 – September 2019  Mechanical Design Engineer

• Designed industrial equipment for food processing using SolidWorks

• Performed GD & T on equipment designs

 

Ace Hardware, State College, PA                                                                                                         August 2017 – July 2018

Retail Associate

• Aid customers in need of assistance

• Maintain an organized workplace

 

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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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

 

Senior Design Project, University Park, PA                                                                             August 2017 – December 2017  Design Lead

• Worked with Sikorsky to develop a surveillance UAV

• Worked with another team member to design the airframe

 

ME 440:  Mechatronics, University Park, PA                                                                            August 2017 – December 2017

Student

• Used Arduino to program robotic vehicles for our final project

 

Penn State Formula SAE, University Park, PA                                                                         August 2014 – December 2015

Member

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

 

Leadership Experience

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Full Ammo Improv Troupe, University Park, PA                                                                                     April 2016 – May 2018

Vice President                                                                                                                                            

• Responsible for club merchandise and planning external events

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Skills 

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• Advanced in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Visualize, AutoCAD, FEA, Microsoft Office, GD & T, MATLAB, and Machining

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

• Working proficiency using MakerBot, Arduino, C, Photoshop, and DaVinci