Mechanical Engineer

Winston S. Capps

985-***-**** *******.*****@*****.***

EDUCATION

Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science Baton Rouge, LA

Major: Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.504 Graduation Date: May 2012

Minor: Aerospace Engineering GRE: 780 Math

University of Alabama, Doctoral Degree Candidate Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Aerospace Engineering Fall 2013-Present

WORK EXPERIENCE

Compass Solar Energy El Paso, TX

June 2014 – Present

Site Supervisor / Mechanical Engineer

• Supervised construction of solar hot water-heater system including: panel installation, pipe soldering, insulation wrapping,

z-purlin mounting, and slab pouring

• Performed construction intensive tasks on PV sites such as mounting 24-string combiner boxes, laying conduit, pulling wire,

and operating hydraulic slugbusters with standard knock-out drivers and dies

• Completed daily safety inspections of all power tools, equipment, and vehicles; staked-off and taped around all site hazards

• Conducted total site inspection with Johnson Controls Global Safety Inspector

• Documented daily, weekly, and monthly safety paperwork as supervisor for multiple sites simultaneously

Graduate Teaching Assistant Tuscaloosa, AL

August 2013 – May 2014

Mechanics of Materials Laboratory

• Conducted experiments involving axial, torsional, bending, and shear stress on aluminum, steel, and copper specimens

• Demonstrated real-world applications for strength of materials concepts relating to mechanical engineering students

• Performed tests also involving deflection, pressure vessels, and combined loading on metal structures

• Developed Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Modeling Skills – programmed MATLAB coding applications and

ANSYS/FLUENT simulations to study and analyze various 2-D conduction and convection fluid flow

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(LSU Dept. of Physics & Astronomy) Engineer Intern Baton Rouge, LA

November 2012 – June 2013

(High-Altitude Balloon Platform) Electro-Mechanical Design

• Utilized 3-D CAD software (SolidWorks) to design the complete electro-mechanical structure of a gamma-ray astronomy

telescope adapted to a high altitude balloon platform - (HARMEnI) High Altitude Rotational Modulator for Energetic radiation Imaging

• Drafted mechanical part/assembly CAD drawings according to GD&T standards for use by professional machinists

• Performed FEA and modified structural/electrical components of the pre-existing laboratory prototype (LaBRAT):

Lanthanum Bromide-based Rotating Aperture Telescope: a gamma-ray imaging, rotating modulator

• Interpreted/modified electrical schematics, designed wiring layouts, selected components, and physically constructed circui ts

• Disassembled photomultiplier tubes from LaBr3 scintillators, cleaned, applied a fresh layer of grease, and re-coupled them,

soldered circuits for photo-interrupters, debugged miscellaneous signals, and assembled mechanical structure attachments

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Capstone Design Project – SAE AERO Design – Propulsion/Power System Lead Baton Rouge, LA

SAE AERO Design Heavy Lift Competition 2012 (Marietta, GA) - Micro Class August 2011 - April 2012

• Designed and fabricated a complete radio-controlled micro aircraft for competition

• Performed fabrication via hand mill/lathe, welding, soldering, and carbon fiber vacuum forming

• Implemented NASA’s System Engineering approach assigning each team member a system of the aircraft

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September 2008 – May 2011

Mechanical Engineering Co-op: LSU Dept. of Physics & Astronomy Research Assistant

LaSTEM Research Scholar / Barry M. Goldwater Award Recipient Baton Rouge, LA

• Utilized IDL for analyzing gamma ray sources from satellites BATSE and GLAST

• Imaged point sources and collected data with the laboratory prototype gamma -ray imaging, rotating modulator (LaBRAT)

• Concluded undergraduate research with the proposal for an experimental voyage with (HARMEnI) intended to provide

compelling results as the best choice for NASA's Black Hole Finder Probe outlined in the Beyond Einstein initiative

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software Proficiency: Solidworks (FEA), Autodesk Inventor, MATLAB, LabView, Mathematica, IDL, Microsoft Office

Electrical Test Equipment: Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, P3-Box Strain Gage Indicators, Load Cells, Extensometers

Manufacturing Skills: Lathe, CNC Milling, Welding, Soldering, Carbon Fiber & ABS Vacuum Forming

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics LSU Chapter Treasurer (2011), National Member (2010-2011)

Society of Automotive Engineers 2011-2012 National Student Member

American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2008-2011 LSU Chapter Student Member

Romanian Student Association 2011

Volunteer LSU 2008 OSHA 30 Certified

‘06-‘14

American Red Cross CPR / Water Safety Certified Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification

HONORS AND AWARDS

Barry M. Goldwater Honorable Mention Award 2011 TOPS Scholarship 2008-2012

LaSTEM Research Scholar 2008-2012 Academic Excellence 2008-2012

National Smart Grant 2008-2012 Geaux Grant 2008-2009

LSU Alumni Association Top 100 Scholars 2008-2012

Pegues Engineering Scholarship 2008-2009 Goldwater Scholarship Award Interview:

Chancellor's Honor Roll 2008-2009 http://www.honors.lsu.edu/news/live-gold

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