Mechanical Engineer

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Somerset, NJ *****

Zack (Xike) Zhao +1-732-***-****

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Objective:

To obtain a challenging position with a leading organization to contribute strong engineering abilities and problem solving skills

Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of Topology Optimization, Finite Element Method and Computer Aided Design

• Broad knowledge in structural analysis and mechanical component design

• Expertized in SolidWorks, obtained Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) in 2011

• Proficient in AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, ProE, Anysis, Abaqus and Hypermesh

• Strong programming skills in Matlab, VB, C++ and C#

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, friendly and organized with excellent hands-on ability

Education:

Rutgers University, Dept. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (NJ, USA) 2008 –Present

• Ph.D. Candidate (Expected May 2013), GPA: 3.7/4

• Design Automation Lab, Advisor: Dr. Hae Chang Gea

Tongji University, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering (Shanghai, China) 2004 –2008

• B.S, Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.4/4

Experience:

WM Steinen Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineer Intern (Parsippany, NJ) 2012 –Present

• Created SolidWorks models and engineering drawings for various typ es of nozzles, including

hundreds of historical sketches, and systematically reorganized file archives

• Assisted in M&A transaction by completing missing drawin gs through reverse-engineering

• Designed polishing station for automatic nozzle polishing machine and coordinated with workshop

Rutgers University Design Automation Lab, Research Assistant (Piscataway, NJ) 2008 –Present

• Integrated GPU computing into existing algorithms

• Developed the Eigenvalue-Superposition of Convex Models (ESCM) method for solving structural

design optimization under non-probabilistic uncertainty problems

• Contributed to the reliability verification of the Chevy Volt battery protection structure

Rutgers University Dept of MAE, Instructor (Piscataway, NJ) 2008 –2012

• Taught junior level course ‘Advanced Computer Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering’

• Provided theoretical and technical support for the Mech Eng senior design projects

• Advised students in the Rutgers Formula Racing team on optimizing chassis design

Tongji University Synthesis Lab of Mechanical Engineering, Researcher (Shanghai, China) 2004 -2008

• Performed the dynamic stress test of the blast furnace supporting structure for Baosteel Shanghai

• Participated in the dynamic stress test of oil pump for MSP/DRILEX Systems(China)

• Assisted in the static analysis of heavy equipment trailer for Shanghai Electric Co., LTD

• Revised an instruction of vibration testing according to the upgraded lab instruments

Innovation Center of Tongji University, Researcher (Shanghai, China) 2004 -2008

• Derived the forward and backward kinematics for the Parallel Kinematic Machine (PKM)

Publication:

• “Non-Probabilistic Based Structural Design Optimization under External Load Uncertainty with Eigenvalue -Superposition

of Convex Models”, 2012 ASME (IDETC/CIE2012)

• “Application of Eigenvalue-Superposition of Convex Models Method in Topology Optimization under Load Uncertainties”,

2013 ASME (IDETC/CIE2013)

Others:

Skills Experienced user of Adobe Acrobat/Photoshop and MS Office(Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Patent Tiantian Zhang, Xike Zhao, et al., A Radiating system.

Award Excellent Student award, Tongji University (Shanghai, China) 2007

Exchange Student Booker T. Washington High School (Tulsa, OK) 2003

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