Andrew T. LaNoue

***** ********* **.

Grand Haven, MI 49417

Phone 616-***-****

abned7@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE Seeking a position as a mechanical engineer, specializing in

the design, analysis, production, and testing of mechanical

and electro-mechanical systems.

EDUCATION University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

B.S.E., Mechanical Engineering

December 2009

GPA: 3.51/4.00

Relevant Courses

. Dynamics, Vibrations, & Automatic Control Systems

. Electrical Circuits, Systems & Applications

. Fluid Mechanics & CFD

. Mechanical Design & Manufacturing I, II, & III

. Statics, Mechanics of Materials, & FEA

. Thermodynamics I, II, & Heat Transfer

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

Transfer Program in Mechanical Engineering

July 2007

GPA: 3.78/4.00

. Dean's List 4 consecutive semesters

. Phi Theta Kappa (Academic Honor Society) Member

EXPERIENCE University of Michigan, Senior Design Project

Ann Arbor, MI

Performance optimization of an electric-hydraulic hybrid

vehicle Fall 2009

. Created a Matlab model, simulating the vehicle's hydraulic

launch capability

. Created detailed 3D parts, assemblies, and dimensioned

drawings using SolidWorks

. Successfully diagnosed & repaired faults in the hydraulic

circuit and regenerative braking system

. Increased the vehicles top speed from 30 to 43 mph

Technische Universit t Berlin

Berlin, Germany

Research Assistant

Summer 2009

. Designed the air distribution system to be used in a new

fluidized bed gasification reactor

. Performed mass and energy balances to determine the

required air flow rate

. Designed experimental procedures to compare this system

against current designs

. Constructed a LabVIEW routine to record and process

experimental data

. Proved my design to be most effective based on experimental

data

Neitring Fine Carpentry

Grand Haven, MI

Installation Carpenter

Summer 2008

. Built and installed cabinetry, hardwood flooring, and other

fine wood work

. Constructed decks and other structural landscaping

SKILLS Computer: Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, CATIA, FLUENT, GAMBIT,

Hypermesh, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, MS Office Suite,

NASTRAN, SolidWorks

Machining: lathes, mills, precision grinders, CNC

(Familiarity)

AWARDS Engineering Transfer Scholarship of Honor ($5,000/yr),

2007-2009

M-PACT Scholarship ($2,788/semester), fall 2009

Michigan Grant ($5,375/semester), fall 2009

ACTIVITIES M-Racing, Formula SAE team member

. Assisted in fabrication of the dry sump oiling system

. Assisted in carbon fiber layup of the body panels

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