Project Mechanical

Kevin Daniel Ruda

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St. Paul, MN 55119

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OBJECTIVE

Obtain a mechanical engineering position where I can turn an idea into a

quality product and improve past designs using my mechanical and project

experience.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

May 2011

Minnesota State University - Mankato

Mankato, MN

Minor in Mathematics

GPA: 3.64, Magna Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE

3M Corporate Research Analytical Laboratory Intern

May 2011 - Aug. 2011

. Designed refractometer to measure optical properties of multi-

layered materials

. Worked with electro-mechanical and optical components to accomplish

objective

. Integrated light and position sensors using a computer to control

drive systems

. Programmed Labview to fully automate refractometer measurement

process

. Utilized Labview as the human-machine interface to troubleshoot

programming

. Customized modifications of optical components to be machined

Mechatronics Project, Minnesota State University - Mankato

Jan. 2010 - May 2010

. Worked within a multi-disciplinary team to create an automated dowel

sorting system

. Developed the Labview program used to control the mechanical and

electrical components of the project

. Fabricated a fully-automated machine with limited supplies of simple

motors, basic electronics, and K'nex parts

Manufacturing Process Project, Minnesota State University - Mankato

Jan. 2010 - May 2010

. Created a mock manufacturing process of pressure gaskets

. Selected process machines and worker schedules to maximize production

Solar Chimney Senior Project, Minnesota State University - Mankato

Aug. 2009 - May 2010

. Researched solar chimneys as a renewable energy source for African

villages

. Modeled chimney characteristics in Matlab to compare and predict

necessary data

. Built a test model and identified methods to measure essential data

. Constructed a full-scale prototype of a solar chimney

. Presented project to peers and faculty in a formal report and

presentation

SKILLS AND RELEVANT COURSEWORK

. Pro/Engineer 4.0, Pro/Mechanica 4.0, Matlab 2009a, Labview 10,

Mathmatica 7,

I-DEAS, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Geometric Dimensioning

and Tolerancing ANSI Y14.5

MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS

. Two time recipient of V-Tek Scholarship

2008 - 2010

. American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Sept. 2006 - 2011

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