Brian P.

Counihan

*** **** ***** ***** **. Clair, PA

15241

Phone: 412-***-**** Email: acokmx@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

Creative goal-oriented problem solver, aspiring to learn and gain knowledge under a

senior mechanical engineer. Recent graduate of an ABET-accredited program seeking an

entry level mechanical engineering position with a company, specifically in a machine

design or mechanical drafter role.

Key skills and knowledge areas:

Optimal field includes designing new mechanical equipment or retrofitting an industry process to achieve

the highest possible efficiency. Experience with mini projects dealing with large building energy and

HVAC loads. Deliverables included cost efficiency calculations and analysis, engineering design analysis.

Knowledge of various industry standards including: ASHRAE, ASTM, ISO, ANSI, AWWA.

Experience in using GD&T skills to appropriately complete project deliverables regarding drawings and

designs. Applicable knowledge of various industry standards including: Experience with the inter face of ERP

systems, specifically MRP II.

Experience being in a project leader role to ensure all tasks are completed with the long term goal, budget, and

timeline in mind. Strong team communication and collaboration skills. Attributes are justified by Dean’s List

honors and leadership success in hobbies and activities.

Education

University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown PA

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Technology Minor: Mathematics Graduated:

December 2014 GPA: 3.2

Industry Relevant Completed Courses:

Fluid Mechanics, HVAC, Advanced Machine Design, CAD, Pro/E, Energy, Engineering

Economics, Engineering Design, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Technical Writing,

Heat Transfer, Power and Machinery.

Senior Design Project (8/2014 to 12/2014):

Completed senior project at Stella-Jones Inc., a leading producer and marketer of pressure

treated wood products. Assisted engineering department by retrofitting the current assembly line with a

hydraulic squeeze unit. Presented to advisors, entire UPJ MET department, and peers.

Project Deliverables: Final technical report including: Bill of Materials (Engineering and

Manufacturing); dimensioned AutoCAD drawings; 3-D model of final design; force, stress, and fatigue

analysis on complete design; ANSYS of each component; material and manufacturing selections; timeline;

budget.

Accreditation

Passed the FE Mechanical Examination - January 8th 2015

Program Expertise

Modeling: AutoCAD, Inventor, PTC Creo Parametric (Pro/E), SolidWorks, NX 8.5, Solid Edge

ST5

Organization/calculation: MS Suite programs, MATLAB, Mathcad, LabVIEW.

Work Experience

Heartland ECSI - (2015) Job Title: Print Program Operator – (Volunteered for midnight shift

once others quit)

Operated print program pools and organized 1098 T-forms in extremely fast-paced

manufacturing environment. Four-man team completed 5,000,000 forms in 20 days.

Michael Counihan Landscape Company - (2009-2014) Job Title: Landscape Project Lead

Led and instructed other employees to complete innovative landscape designs in a

timely fashion

Activities

2 year captain of wrestling team

Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Upper St. Clair HS

4th degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do Karate American Ninja Warrior

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