Joseph Float
Monroeville, PA ***46
*******@*****.***
Alternate Phone: 412-***-****
Objective: Obtain a full-time position that utilizes both my computer
skills and educational knowledge and allows me to demonstrate my
diligent work ethic, as well as my attention to detail.
Education: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA Graduated:
4/2009
Swanson School of Engineering
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA 8/2004 - 8/2006
Community College of Allegheny County 8/2003 - 8/2004
Certifications:
. Registered to take the EIT exam: 04/2011
Skills:
. Proficient in several Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and
Microsoft PowerPoint
. Proficient in engineering software: Pro-Engineer, LabVIEW, Matlab,
C++, and ANSYS (FEA software)
Coursework:
Fracture Mechanics Dynamic Systems
Mechanical Vibrations Kinetics
Micro/Nano Manufacturing Mechanical Design
Finite Element Analysis Thermal System Analysis
Fluid Mechanics Mechanical Measurements
Thermodynamics Statics/Strength of Materials
Experience:
Transportation Field Operator May
2010 - October 2010
City of Mesa: Mesa, AZ
. Perform skilled tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of City
streets, storm drainage systems, parkways, and right-of-way
. Operate hand-held powered equipment
Construction Laborer
May 2004 - December 2009
Allegheny Fence Company: Pittsburgh, PA
. Installation: Framing, measuring, and constructing different types of
fencing for commercial and residential areas
. Gained experience with hand-held power tools such as chain-saw, chop-
saw, circular-saw, jackhammers, etc.
. Operating heavy-duty equipment such as one man auger drilling units,
mustang front loaders, fork-lift, etc.
. Team Leader: Prepare/Design piece and layout blueprints for job sites
Research Assistant/Senior Design Project
University of Pittsburgh May 2008 - August 2008
Swanson School of Engineering
. Measuring impedance levels for thermal barrier coating samples in gas
turbine engines by using Electro-Chemical Gammry software
. Research on Thermal Barrier Coatings for turbine engines and testing
the impedance level to examine the point of failure
. Interacted with a team of three students to accomplish a specific goal
with limited resources as well as developing good communication skills
Peer Tutor
University of Pittsburgh August 2006 - January
2007
Swanson School of Engineering
. Tutored Physics, Calculus, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra
to freshman engineers