Nicholas Barcenas

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Chicago, IL 60659 acf361@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in a company where I can benefit from, and be an asset to specific manufacturing design processes, product

development team, or structure.

EDUCATION

Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Expected Graduation Date – December 2014

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL GPA: 3.32

Specialized in analysis, design and development of machines and structures involving motion

Awarded Presidential scholarship upon applying to I llinois Institute of Technology

Associates Degree in Engineering Science August 2009 – August 2012

Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL GPA: 3.6

Developed a concentration in analytical problem solving, calculus, physics, and applied math

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

System Analysis and Control, Mechanics of Solids, Design and Innovation, Aerospace Lab, Computational Mechanics,

Thermodynamics, Dynamics, Statics, Fluid Mechanics, Material Science, Technical Writing, and Computer Programming, Heat and

Mass Transfer, Applied Thermodynamics, Design of Mechanical Systems, and Design of Machine Elements

SKILLS

Matlab, Fluent, HyperMesh, Abaqus, Creo, EES, CycleWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, LaTeX, Arduino, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pharmaceutical Engineering Assistant November 2013 –Present

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

Lab Manager

Maintain quality of experiments

Record weekly updates for bi weekly presentations

Generated innovative tests designed to evaluate the tensile strength of tablets to ensure regulations are met

Engineered a rolling belt mechanism to allow for efficient distribution of dispensing polymers along a plate

Analyzed data gathered from experiments to develop conclusions about the state of tablet and pill production

Teaching Assistant August 2014-Present

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

Instruct students how to use engineering software for their projects

Uphold safety in the labs and operate equipment for students

Assist students in the analytic process to understand the mechanics of systems

PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS

Pumpkin launch October 2013

Created a floating-arm trebuchet to launch projectiles utilizing the conservation of kinetic energy law

Consolidated designs to calculate the most efficient release point; allowing for greater distance potential

Discussed various options with team members and the advantages and disadvantages of specific materials

Mechanical Exoskeleton January 2013 – March 2013

Designed and implemented a pneumatic system for the back pack attachment for disabled patients

Developed a mechanism which assisted with the walking motion of people with little to no leg function

Assembled a mechanical system through the use of acrylic, solenoids, and steel

Automated Spice Dispenser January 2014 – May 2014

Worked in a group of 6 to design and fabricate each Spice Dispenser for efficient operation

Using equipment such as 3D printing, Computer Numerical Control machine (CNC), welding, and carpentry to fabricate

Dispenses spices in increments of teaspoons and tablespoons

ACTIVITIES

IIT Robotics Competition April 2012

• Conducted a Robotics competition for high school students to help raise interest in science and engineering fields

Engineering Themes October-May 2013

• Sponsored through the Engineering Health Theme and funded towards the effect of porosity on Weibull statistics and fracture

strength of microcrystalline cellulose.

“References available upon request”

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