Katie Byczek
Chicago, IL, 60607
Email: ***********@*****.***
Objective Seeking a mechanical engineering position that will emphasize my skills
Education University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Expected May 2010
Minor in Mathematics
Cumulative GPA: 3.25/4.0
Coursework Internal Combustinon Engines, Senior Design, Thermodynamics I & II, Fluid
Dynamics, Financial Engineering, Statics, Strength of Materials, Calculus I, II, III,
Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Statistics and Probability, Autocad, Materials
for Manufacturing, Dynamics, Computer Programming (Java), Numerical &
Experimental Methods, Circuit Analysis, Vibrations, Heat Transfer I & II,
Mechanisms of Machinery, (Classes in progress: Pro-E Analysis, HVAC, Railroad
Dynamics)
Skills Excellent communication skills, very good Math skills, strong leadership ability,
good team player, swift ability to learn new skills, enthusiastic, tenacious personality,
knowledge with Uni-Graphics, Autocad, Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
Experience Electro Motive Diesel, LaGrange, IL 05/09 – 08/09
Engineering Intern for Customer Engineering Department
• Greatly reduced backlog of troubleshooting / warranty
database files (PERS)
Assisted with streamlining Disassembly Inspection Report Process for Turbochargers and other
locomotive major components
Was the interface between many different people in different departments/areas.
Electro Motive Diesel, LaGrange, IL 05/08 – 08/08
Engineering Intern for Engine Performance / Emissions Group
• Assisted with Emissions Testing on Locomotives
Worked to make Test Injector Lab operational
Responsible for researching and ordering new motor for Injector Lab
Volunteered to do Student Presentation at end of Internship (5 of 50 interns presented)
University of Illinois Campus Housing, Chicago, IL 06/07-Present
Student Desk Aide / Housing Representative
• Assist students with problems due to resident housing issues
Oversee room disbursal and distribution of room keys
Train new employees
Activities Women in Science and Engineering, Member, 07/07 – Present
Active member of Tau Beta Pie Engineering Honors Society, 2008-Present
UIC Engineering Career Fair, Aide, 03/07- Present
Volunteered for various Irish Dancing Competitions, 01/02 – Present
Recognitions UIC College of Engineering Deans List, 2008