Carl J. Schmidt
PERMANENT: *** Long Shoals Rd Apt. 9W • Arden, NC 28704 • 828-***-****
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SUMMARY: • Product Design Engineer for Eaton Corporation
• Lead Suspension Designer for highest placing US Baja SAE Team for 2007
• Mechanical engineering co-op with Freudenberg-NOK
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2008
Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Skills learned include:
Solid Edge V19 as well as Solid Works, Pro Engineer and basic AutoCAD 2D
Knowledgeable use of FEA programs Algor, Ansys, Labview and Cosmos
CNC programming through MasterCam X as well as G-code
Able to operate general machine tools such as: Engine lathe, Mill, Drill Press, Band Saw, Iron
Worker
Proficient welder in the process of GTAW and GMAW
Courses taken included:
Automotive Design Project Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
Vehicle Design Heat Transfer
Concepts in Design and Manf. Mechanics of Materials
Machine Design Thermodynamics
EXPERIENCE: Product Design Engineer, May 2008 to July 2008
Eaton Corporation, Asheville, NC
• Designed components and systems for industrial Medium Voltage Drives
• Responsible for R&D, product release and production setups
• Required collaboration between Electrical Engineers, Marketing, and Production Managers
• Software used: Inventor 10 & 2008, AS400, Swift, Dynamic Demand
Lead Suspension Designer/Chief Engineer, August 2003-August 2007
Auburn University Baja SAE Team, Auburn, AL
• Designed, analyzed, and built the suspension system for a one seat off-road race vehicle
Use of Lotus Engineering software for kinematics analysis
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• Responsible for designed system to meet scheduling requirements, as well as weight, and
strength standards
• Worked with other design leaders in a team to solve packaging problems
Mechanical Engineering Co-op, May 2003 to January 2005
Freudenberg-NOK, LaGrange, GA
• Co-op in the Manufacturing Engineering Department
• Designed, constructed, and implemented manufacturing equipment
Injection mold pre-heater
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Water pump test stand
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• Designed and built various manufacturing floor aids
ACTIVITIES: Member, Auburn University Baja SAE Team, 2004-2007
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• Member, Society of Automotive Engineers, 2004-2007
• Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2006-2007