Engineering Engineer

Noel Saxton

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OBJECTIVE_________________________________________________________

To obtain a full-time position as a materials engineer

EDUCATION________________________________________________________

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

HONORS COLLEGE December 2010

Bachelor of Science, Materials Science and Engineering

. Cumulative GPA: 3.42/4.0

. Relevant Coursework: Electronic Structure and Properties of Materials,

Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Phase Equilibria in Materials,

Mechanics of Deformable Solids, Fundamentals of Microstructural Design,

Introductory Composites, Physical Processing of Materials, Materials

Characterization Methods I & II, Intermediate Mechanics of Deformable

Solids, Ceramic and Refractory Materials, Physical Metallurgy of Ferrous

and Aluminum Alloys, Design and Failure Analysis, Microcracking in

Brittle Solids, Microscopic and Diffraction Analysis of Materials,

Dislocation Theory

EXPERIENCE_______________________________________

AMERICAN AXLE AND MANUFACTURING Rochester Hills, MI

Intern - Materials Engineering May 2010 - Present

. Issued over 30 technical reports about a variety of topics including

fracture analysis, heat treatment verification of carburized gears, cast

iron slip yokes, and a variety of other components, coating audits, and

competitive analysis

. Created and organized an extensive catalog consisting of a variety of

microstructures and fracture specimens

. Worked closely with six materials engineers and one chemist

. Developed strong writing skills, communication skills, and laboratory

experience

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI

Engineering Mentor - College of Engineering January 2010 - Present

. Mentored introductory classes in engineering design (EGR 100) and

engineering modeling (EGR 102)

. Worked closely with fellow mentors, teaching assistants, and professors

to assist students with problems inside and outside of the classroom

. Developed strong teaching and communication skills

GERDAU MACSTEEL ATMOSPHERE ANNEALING Lansing, MI

Intern - Metallurgy, Manufacturing May 2008 - August 2008

. Performed failure analysis including microstructural analysis on

processed parts returned after field failure

. Participated in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques and

the organization of a kaizen event

. Developed strong teamwork, communication skills, and the knowledge of the

workings of a manufacturing setting

SKILLS_______________________________________________________

. Coursework in MATLAB, NX, and Microsoft applications such as Word and

Excel

. Experience with Failure Analysis, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Optical

and Electron Microscopy, Diffraction Studies, Emission Spectroscopy, and

mechanical testing methods and standards

HONORS_______________________________________________________

. Michigan State Honor's College Aug. 2006 - Present

. Engineering Dean's List Fall 2008 - Spring 2010

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