Design Engineer

Phone: 616-***-**** ***** Park Rd

Eric Jones ****.*.*******@*****.*** Big Rapids, MI 49307

Summary Highly motivated and technically capable professional with an eye for detail seeking

a demanding engineering position. Possesses strong skills in problem solving,

critical thinking and communication. Passionate about the engineering design process.

Education University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI May 2012

B.S.E. Materials Science and Engineering, Cum Laude GPA 3.21/4.00

Coursework: Thermodynamics Composites Metals

Kinemtaics Polymers Statics and Mechanics

Intro to Quantum Mechanics Ceramics Mechanics of Materials

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI September 2008 - May 2009

Undergraduate Engineering Student, Chemical Engineering GPA 3.42/4.00

Projects: Wind Turbine Simulation

• Simulated the output of a vertical wind turbine for one year using MATLAB

• Designed a vertical wind turbine using UGNX CAD software

Research Boukai Research Group, Ann Arbor, MI Fall 2010 - Fall 2011

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Researched, designed and assembled an apparatus to measure laboratory created

thermoelectric materials to determine their efficiency

• Designed a Laser Beam Induced Current apparatus to determine the efficiency of silicon

solar cells in specific regions

• Prepared solar cells from bulk metallurgical grade silicon by alternative purification

methods in an attempt to find a more economical solar cell production process

Work Federal Screw Works, Big Rapids MI September 2012 - Present

Experience Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

• Played a key role in multiple manufacturing projects involving high volume fully automated

manufacturing cells

• Designed, drafted prints, assembled and installed devices for automated material handling

• Responsibilities include: cell layout design, ensuring projected cycle times are met,

automated gage design and safety design

• +3,000 hours of CAD experience with Creo 2.0/Pro E

Projects Arbor Solar Technologies - Hybrid Solar Lighting System (HSL) Fall 2011- Spring 2012

Undergraduate Senior Design Team Member

• Designed a HSL lighting system from the ground up

• Conceptualized the form, function and implementation of energy saving light fixtures in

commercial buildings

• Participated in Michigan Clean Energy Venture Challenge completion and won Best

Alternative Energy Sources Prize

• Pitched our idea to venture capitalists with the intent to move forward as a startup LLC

Computer Experience with: Mathematica, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, PTC Creo/ProE, and

Skillls Google based applications

Activities University of Michigan Cycling Team Member

Alpha Sigma Mu International Professional Honor Society Member

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