Jason Dennis Patch
*****.**@***.***
Current Address:
Columbus, OH 43201
Permanent Address:
Dublin, OH 43016
OBJECTIVE
Seeking career employment in mechanical engineering.
EDUCATION
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Expected Graduation: March, 2010
B.S. Mechanical Engineering Cumulative
GPA: 3.70 (4.00 scale)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Honda of America Mfg., Inc.
North American Quality Dept., Powertrain Group Co-op, 2 terms (June
- August 2008; June - September 2009)
- Learned technical procedures, equipment, and software quickly, took on
responsibilities requiring time-management and problem-solving skills,
and contributed to the team in the capacity of a full-time associate
- Tested noise and vibration harshness with LMS Test Xpress data
acquisition software
- Improved efficiency of testing by developing a software module to test
body panel natural frequency
- Gained understanding of emissions and ECU testing, data analysis, problem
investigation, and reports
- Performed testing, replacement, and disassembly to find potential
problems in AT and MT transmissions
- Designed, executed, and analyzed tests for problem investigation on shift
performance, presented results to group
Honda of America Mfg., Inc.
Market Quality Division, Chassis Group Co-op (September -
December 2007)
- Improved quality by testing warranty parts; actively pursued and
participated in projects to improve analysis methods
- Gained understanding of brakes, dampers, and bearings, and how to test,
analyze, and replace them
The Ohio State University Libraries, Columbus, OH
Work Pool and Security Patroller Supervisor (August
2006 - Present)
- Supervisor of 10 security personnel and team leader for special projects
- Working part-time while full-time student
QUALIFICATIONS
- Data Acquisition: Experience operating LMS Test Xpress, Somat eDaq, EMCS,
including setting up hardware for tests. Aptitude for quickly learning
hardware and software function and operation, as well as electrical
systems.
- Technical: Experience and understanding in automotive chassis,
transmissions, engines, and emissions
- Computer: Extensive use of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Experience with Matlab and SolidWorks.
- Personal: Hard working, creative, analytical, problem solving, proactive,
flexible
- Interpersonal: Experience leading groups and projects, work
cooperatively, comfortable with public speaking
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
- Automotive: Land Vehicle Dynamics course and lab, Internal Combustion
Engines
- Other: Finite Element Method, Organic Chemistry
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
- Achieved Dean's List (>3.5 GPA) 11 quarters at Ohio State
- Awarded Amstutz and Marco Engineering Scholarships, and OSU Honors
Program Scholarship
- Member of both National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Golden Key
International Honour Society
- Leader of a college home church in Xenos Christian Fellowship (January
2009 - Present; active member since 2005)
- Leader of a high school home church in Xenos Christian Fellowship (April
2008 - Present)