Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
D avid Dixon
Greenville, MS *****
************@*****.***
Objective
Seeking full-t ime employment in the mechanical engineering field to apply the knowledge,
t raining, and analytical skills learned and contribute to the appropriate growth, purpose,
and innovation of an institute.
E ducation
Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
M aster of Engineering Specializing in Thermal Sciences May 2012
3.111/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering May
2010
3.026/4.0
E xperience
Fuel Cell Research Assistant: (May 2010 – Oct 2012)
• Over preparation, synthesis, and characterization of alternative nanocomposite
polymer electrolyte membranes for low temperature H 2/O2 f uel cell use
• Tested the membrane for power performance, durabili ty, and sustainability for
d ifferent portable and stationary applications
• Operated and diagnosed fuel cell test station and other related equipment and
controls
• Presented research at the ASME Conference of 2010 and 45th Power Sources
Conference of 2012
• Co-authored the research in articles in the International Journal of Hydrogen
E nergy and the Journal of Power Sources. Research was also the topic of thesis
required for the Master’s degree.
Southern University Lab Assistant (analyzing and recording data) (Jan–2007 - May 2008)
S kills/Abilities
• Skillful in cad and structural analysis software (Unigraphics NX, AutoCad)
• Experienced with FEA structural analysis and f low simulation software
( Matlab, ANSYS, Algor)
• Extensive experience with most M icrosoft Office programs
• Proficient in most mathematical areas
• Cooperative and works well within teams or independently
• S trong communication and analytical skills
O rganizations
• P i Tau Sigma (Honorary Mechanical Engineering Society)
• National Society of Black Engineers
• Southern University and A & M College Marching Band (2005-2009)
R eferences:
1) Dr. Rambabu Bobba Ph.D., Solid State Ionics Laboratory, Dept of Physics, Southern
U niversity, Baton Rouge, LA
2) Dr. Patrick Mensah Ph.D. Advanced Materials Laboratory, Dept of Mechanical
E ngineering, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA
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