Daniel Copp
*** *. *** * *. Duluth, M N ***** 651-***-**** dancopp07 @gmail.com
Objective To obtain an intermediate level engineering/management position where I can use my
developed skills to help a company be innovative in solving problems, completing tasks,
and leading teams.
Education Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
M ay 2013
M innesota State University, Mankato (3.05 GPA) (3.36 upper level GPA)
Dean’s List – 2 semesters
Coursework : Thermal Fluids Design, Thermodynamics, Heat t ransfer, Fluid
Mechanics, GD&T, Design of Machine Elements, Manufacturing Processes
SpecSys – P roject Engineer
Work
Experience M ay ’13 – Present
• Project team leader, engineering and oversight of design for fast t rack projects,
systems and products
• Project Management, Finite Element Analysis, Hydraulic Systems, Kinematics,
P rint Generation, BOM Development, Technical Publications, Vendor Support
and Supplier Selection, Systems and Structural Testing
• Projects mainly includes the design and manufacturing of heavy machinery
equipment for: Road Construction, Agricultural, Mining, Oil/Energy, and
Railroad, also design and develop welding and forming fixtures to assist
manufacturing
T.E I bberson Company – Mechanical Engineering Co-Op
J an ’13 – April’13
• Drafting dust control systems using AutoCAD software
• Conveyers and dust removal: design, research, implementations, and
p resentations
• Technical Publications
M innesota State University M ankato Work Study– Tutor
A ug’12-Jan’13
• Physics, Calculus, Algebra, Microsoft Excel
• Developed strong interpersonal skills working with diverse people
• Explained complicated problems in a clear and accurate way
M idwest U tility Services, I nc. –Engineering I nte rnship/Di rectional Bore
C rew J uly’10-Aug’12
• Interpreted utility construction prints issued by various engineers
• Basic understanding of general construction site safety procedures
• Learned all about the process and engineering behind the installation of
u nderground fiber optic cable and conduit using bore r igs, plows, hydraulic
p istons, and shovels
• Operated various heavy and light machinery and helped solve problems on the
job
Anderson Construction – Carpenter M ay
’07-May’09
• Construction of decks and garages, roofing, cabinetwork, drywall, basic
remodeling
Projects Senior Design P roject – ASHRAE Test Facility (P roject Manager)
April’13
Design and construction of a “winter ice fishing shack” to demonstrate renewable and
HVAC technologies, including a solar thermal wall, and photovoltaic power generation
Computer CAD: SolidWorks, ANSYS, AutoCAD, Pro/E, Creo Parametric,
Skills O ther: MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Project
Activities American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME )
• Chapter Officer U nderclassmen Representative Fall ’11-
Spring ‘12
A merican Society of Heating, Ref rigeration, and Ai r Conditioning Engineers
( ASHRAE)
• Chapter Officer T reasurer Fall
’12-Spring ‘13
Collegiate Wrestling -2X NJCAA National Qualifier
’07-‘13
• UMD College Club Wrestling Coach
’13-Present
Situational Leadership and The One M inute Manager t raining
Oct’14
Volunteer T r ick or T reat w i th the Mavericks –Halloween Children’s Event
Work & Oct’10
Hobbies Hobbies include: design and build, carpentry, dirt biking, mechanics, fixing things,
d rawing, fishing, camping, hiking, hunting and softball