Engineer Engineering

PATRICK JOHN O’DONNELL

OBJECTIVE:

Attain an entry level engineering position that will build upon my previous technical internship with Constellation Energy, encompassing my education and targeting my problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION:

University of Maryland – College Park

Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering; acquired May 2010

At graduation: 3.2/4.0 GPA

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Vehicle Inspector/Lot Coordinator – The Pasha Group Summer 2010 – Spring 2011

• Performed detailed damage inspections on incoming vehicles.

• Organized vehicles according to aftermarket rust proofing application.

• Ensured that vehicles were prepared to ship by set deadlines.

ENME472 Senior Project – Automated Windshield Visor Spring 2010

• Designed an automated window shade to cool vehicle interior in hot weather.

• System is housed in a spool at the top of the windshield and unrolls over glass.

• Device powered by a motor and activated remotely via keyless entry system.

• Developed working prototype and created engineering drawings via CAD.

ENME414 – Computer Aided Design Winter 2010

• Created dimensioned engineering drawings of assigned components.

• Assembled select components to form mated systems.

• Worked primarily with Pro Engineer and Solidworks software.

ENME371 – Product Engineering and Manufacturing Project (Improving a Product) Fall 2009

• Class was partnered with Stanley Black & Decker and their jigsaw product.

• Dissected jigsaw and became familiar with subsystem assemblies.

• Targeted the exhaust nozzle for improvement.

• Redesigned the exhaust nozzle, improving line of cut visibility by 30%.

Constellation Energy (Baltimore Gas & Electric) Engineering Intern Summer 2007

• Gained experience in the engineering world.

• Coordinated a computer project that catalogued gas main maps.

• Traveled into the field to survey targeted gas lines for dangerous leaks.

• Sharpened discretion and decision-making with experienced professionals.

ENES102 Statics Project (Building a Truss Bridge) Fall 2007

• Constructed a truss bridge designated to fail at 2,000 pounds load.

• Performed static equilibrium calculations of each bridge joint.

• Budgeted expenses and collected funds.

• Assembled bridge members according to initial design.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Relevant Coursework: Computer Aided Design, Vehicle Dynamics, Vibrations, Electronics, Introduction to Matlab, Physics I-III, Differential Equations, Statics, Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Technical Writing, Product Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Processes.

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel. Solidworks, Pro Engineer. Labview.

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