Engineer Mechanical Engineering

Alex J. Schenher

*** ***** **. - ************, ******* 46755

260-***-**** (cell)

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Objective

To obtain an entry level position in the field of mechanical engineering.

Education

. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, May 2009

. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Robotics/Systems and

Controls

. GPA-3.73

Educational Experience

. Machine Design I (Jan 08- May 08) -The principles of design and

analysis of machines and machine components. Design for

functionality, motion, force, strength, and reliability.

. Machine Design II (Jan 09- May 09)-The study and analysis of

fatigue of machine components

. Computer-aided Design

o Trained with Pro-Engineer and Catia in collegiate courses

o Trained with Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, AutoCAD through

vocational

. Structure and Properties of Materials (Jan 08- May 08) - The

relationship between the structure of materials and the resulting

mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties.

. Systems and Controls Analysis (Aug 08- Dec 08) - Closed loop system

analysis including proportional, integral, and derivative elements

to control system response.

. Fluid Mechanics (Aug 07- Dec 07) - Continuum, velocity field, fluid

statics, manometers, basic conservation laws for systems and

control volumes, dimensional analysis.

. Heat and Mass Transfer (Aug 08- Dec 08)- Study of heat and mass

transfer of materials and the modes by which heat is transferred.

. Microprocessors in Electromechanical Systems (Aug 08- Dec 08) -

Implementation of controls on real systems through Assembly and C

programming of a Single Board Computer.

. Robotic Manipulators (Jan 09- May 09)- Involved the study of path

planning, joint rates, and design of robots.

Work Experience

. Mahoney Foundries (Aug. 2009 - Present) - Process Engineer

. Internship - Navistar (Summer 2008) - Vehicle Weight Analyst

. Schenher and Sons Inc. (2003-2007 and 2009) - General Construction

. Hungry Howies Pizza (Nov. 2004- Mar. 2005) - Cook

Honors and Awards

. 8 Semesters: Dean's List (Cumulative GPA >3.5)

. 7 Semesters: Semester Honors (Semester GPA >3.5)

. Olive B. Cole Foundation Scholarship, Tri Kappa Alpha Associate

Chapter Scholarship

Hobbies

. Intramural Athletics- Basketball and Football

. Vehicle Restoration

. Handyman Work

. Motorcycles

*References available upon request

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