Zelalem Aga

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Garland, TX 75042

Summary:

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Over 2 years of experience in mechanical design and over 6 years of experience in research labs.

2 years of experience e in 3D modeling using Creo parametric (Pro-E.)

Engaged in various researches projects in Mechanical engineering.

Taught a class to undergraduate students and supervised students in research.

Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.

Education

Masters in Mechanical Engineering, May-2012, Iowa State University, GPA 3.74/4.0

Masters in Mechanical Engineering, July-2006, Southern University, GPA 4.0/4.0

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, July-2003, Addis Ababa University, Major GPA 3.33/4.0 Technical Skills:

Solid works, AutoCAD, PTC Creo Parametric (Pro-E), MSC Patran/Nastran, COMSOL, Mat lab, Microsoft office suit, Lab view, SAP

Professional Experience:

ABB Kuhlman, Crystal Springs, MS

June 2013 to August 2015

Mechanical Design Engineer

Designed transformer enclosures and tanks and performed stress analysis on its hanging brackets using PTC Creo Parametric (PRO-E) CAD software.

Produced sketches, drawings and reference notes in contract drawings using AutoCAD and obtained approval from customers.

Developed bill of materials using SAP and Excel.

Conducted stress and finite element analysis of transformer raiser (support) structure with respect to wind loads.

Designed a support frame for moving transformer windings.

Provided technical support to solve manufacturing issues and engaged in special engineering development projects.

Participated in weekly engineering meetings and project updates.

Participated in cost reduction projects to reduce manufacturing and material costs. Iowa State University - Ames, IA,

August 2010 to May 2012

Teaching Assistant,

Instructed undergraduate students in a lab setting to give them practical understanding of a Control class.

Tutored Mat lab, Simulink, and Dspace to undergraduate students.

Helped and motivated students to work as a team in a Control class lab projects. Iowa State University - Ames, IA,

January 2007 to May 2010

Research Assistant

Co-authored and published two articles in professional conference proceedings.

Conducted independent research leading to three presentations in international conferences.

Synthesized magneto -active elastomer with improved properties.

Performed modeling and finite element analysis of magneto-active elastomer using COMSOL.

Designed, developed and integrated a new test protocols for effectively quantifying the material behavior of magneto active elastomer (Vibration test and Mechanical property measurement using lab view, capacitive sensors and accelerometers) Southern University - Baton Rouge, LA,

August 2004 to July 2006

Research Assistant

Wrote research findings in two international journal publications and presented in two professional international conferences. Designed test fixtures using Solid works 3D modeling software.

Fabricated Carbon/epoxy composite materials using hand lay-up and vacuum compression molding technique.

Performed impact test on adhesive bonded composites and investigated the damage on the adhesive bond using ultrasonic nondestructive evaluations (NDE).

Conducted several tests using MTS Hydraulic Testing machine and investigated the load carrying capacity and the stiffness reduction of bonded composite after impact loads.

Supervised undergraduate students in research

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