Mechanical Engineer Engineering

Brenda Lynn Larson

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Lyle, WA ***35

Ph. 270-***-**** (cell)

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EDUCATION: Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY

Pre - Engineering ~ Aug 04 - Dec 05, Overall GPA: 3.43

California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA

Mechanical Engineering ~ Jan 05 - May 09, Overall GPA 3.63

EXPERIENCE:

7/09 - present Innovative Composite Engineering (ICE), Composite Tube

Manufacturer - Bingen, WA

Mechanical Engineer

As the mechanical engineer in charge of machine design for ICE I have

designed the following machines for manufacturing processes and testing

utilizing CATIA - 3D CAD software.

40 cubic foot, 210 V convection oven.

Pneumatically operated mast bending test machine to read deflection and

calculate bending modulus to insure the proper ply orientation was followed

for each composite mast.

Drilling machine used for drilling carbon fiber tubes designed to withstand

harsh environments, carbon dust and cutting fluid.

Utilized LabVIEW and DASYLab with National Instruments temperature data

loggers to create temperature-monitoring programs for ovens and freezers

throughout the facility with signals, alarms and emails to management if

the temperature deviates outside the acceptable range.

Created material tests such as bending modulus and ultimate failure load

for composite tubes using an Instron test machine.

Created measuring programs to insure compliance with customer drawings

using a FARO arm and Cam 2Q software.

Implemented process improvements and updated process plans for cutting

composite materials, bladder molding processes, bonding processes and

carbon fiber finishing processes.

Create processes plans and training checklists for new production employees

to improve productivity, clearly state responsibilities, and provide

standard working procedures in preparation for ISO 2000 certification.

6/07 - 8/08 Tanfield Engineering Systems, US Arial Lift Manufacturer -

Fresno, CA

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Designed components for two trailer mounted articulating booms that had

been originally designed for the UK and were being re-engineered for the US

market, rated for 43.25' and 55.75' working heights with a 130o jib, 90o

platform rotation, hydraulically controlled outriggers and hydraulic

cylinders to control boom articulation.

Reverse engineered the hydraulic and electric system to eliminate unneeded

operations such as emergency overloads only required in the UK for cost

savings.

Sourced torsion axels, wheels and tires, hydraulic brakes and hydraulically

actuated couplers for towing the 3200 and 5000 lb machines.

Found the proper lighting and decals to make the trailer mounted booms

compliant with DOT standards.

Utilized SolidWorks and Cosmos Works to model and test designs.

Implemented production improvements and filled out Engineering Change

Requests.

7/05 - 8/05 and 8/06 - 7/09 ESR (Environmental Site Restoration), Oakhurst,

CA

Field Specialist

Wetland delineation where vernal pools, swells, bed and banks are mapped

using a GPS unit and then downloaded into a GIS (a 2D Cad software).

Conduct species surveys in wetland locations throughout the San Juanquin

Valley.

8/07 - 7/09 California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA

Student Assistant

Graded homework and quizzes for mechanical engineering department classes

such as ME 125 - Engineering Statistics and ME 136 - Thermodynamics.

1/07 - 5/07 California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA

Technician Assistant for the Mechanical Engineering Department

Machined tensile test specimen for ME 32 - Engineering Materials Lab using

conventional machine tools such as a Bridgeport vertical mill and manual

lathe.

Assisted in instructing machining classes by providing guidance to students

on safe and proper use of machine tools, material selection, tool

selection, fixturing, and feeds & speeds.

1/05 - 8/06 Math Crazy Madera, CA

Tutor

Tutored subjects ranging from 2nd grade reading to Calculus II.

Created summer reading and math program for students interested in

preparing for the next school year.

5/05 - 7/05 UniFirst Uniform Embroidery - Owensboro, KY

Quality Control

Insured the proper color, stitching and size for apparel.

Repaired non-conforming apparel if possible.

Additional Experience:

Secretary of California State University, Fresno's ASME student chapter for

2007/2008.

President of California State University, Fresno's Human Powered Vehicle

Competition 2008/2009.

First place in the California State University, Fresno Impromptu Design

Competition 2006 and 2007.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Knowledge of Matlab problem solving software.

Knowledge of 2D and 3D modeling software (AutoCAD, Solid-Works, CATIA,

and Graphite)

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Word,

Project, etc..)

Knowledge of FARO Cam 2Q measuring and modeling software used for

product verification.

Knowledge of Instron tensile and compression testing software.

Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis tools for fluids flow, motion,

and loads (FlowWorks, Cosmos and Cosmos Motion).

Knowledge of visual programming languages such as LabVIEW and DASYLab.

CERTIFICATES:

Trained through Stanford University in composite design and stress analysis

using MICMAC designing software for composite manufacturing - 2009

Working towards a Bronze Lean Certification through the Society of

Manufacturing Engineers - 2009

CERTIFICATIONS:

Lean Enterprise Certification - 2009

DEGREES:

BSME - 2009

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