Mechanical Engineer Engineering
Resume:
John Lester Thompson
Brandywine, MD 20613
240-***-**** (cell)
****.*.************@*****.***
Education
B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology, August 2017
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
133 credits received
Relevant Engineering Coursework
Machine Elements, Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University
Applied statics, dynamics, and stress analysis methods to various elements of machines including gears, belts, pulleys, and shafts.
Used results of analysis to determine the correct materials and sizes of the various elements so that machines run efficiently and safely for desired life cycle.
CAD in the Enterprise, Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University
Proficient in using the CATIA, Inventor, NX, and CREO design software packages as well as running rudimentary FEA in each.
Able to create electronic CAD drawings from hard copy drawings and sample parts.
Document of what is most important to client to come up with multiple designs that would not only be practical but be usable and researching standards that apply to each.
Effectively communicate the design to a manufacturer and client using a variety of techniques such as weldment drawings and simulations demonstrating effectiveness
Machine Diagnostics, Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University
Acquired knowledge of how to run vibration and thermal analysis of machines in order to note and diagnose potential failures in mechanical equipment.
Used knowledge of vibrations and thermal properties in order to properly design equipment to withstand the ruggedized nature of the industrial workplace.
Applied Thermodynamics, Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University
Examined various thermodynamic systems such as heat engines and power plants to better understand design factors and requirements.
Applications such as gas mixtures, air-vapor mixtures, and chemical reactions of combustion processes are presented.
Machine Diagnostics, Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University
Studied equipment behavior through an analysis of four major operating parameters: vibration, noise, temperature, and lubrication.
Used measurements and analysis of data using diagnostic instrumentation and techniques found in modern process and manufacturing plants.
Intro to Finite Element Method, Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University
Simulated displacement, strain, and stress in springs, beams, trusses, frames, and planes (2D and 3D) in MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN.
Completed failure analysis along with proper documentation.
Leadership Services
Volunteer, Children’s Aid Society, Waldorf Maryland
November 2015 – December 2015
Helped organize and set up a food drive.
Organized and separated food for those less fortunate.
Handed out food and toys for those in need around the holidays.
Volunteer, Charles County Humane Society, Waldorf Maryland
January 2015 – August 2015
Help provide animals with a clean shelter.
Inform people of the different breeds available and assist them in making a decisions pertaining to adoption.
Campus Representative, Boiler Tracks, Purdue University
September 2012 - Present
Informed high school students of the opportunities that going to college in general provided.
Gave potential future students an insight in to how colleges are outside of academics.
Academic Tutor, Physics Department, Thomas Stone High School
September 2011 - May 2012
Provided students with assistance in understanding the concepts that were being taught.
Answered specific questions relating to the topic.
Additional Experience
Attendance Checker, Purdue Athletic Department, Purdue University
September 2012 – May 2017
Verified student athletes attended class and were on time.
Monitored participation and involvement of student athletes in class.
Sales Associate for DigiPhoto Entertainment, Six Flags of America, Bowie, MD
June 2014 – August 2014
Operate and maintain digital photography equipment required for each ride.
Interact with customers and provide them with the product that they wanted.
Sales Associate in TLE department, Walmart, 40 Drury Lane, Laplata, MD
May 2013 - January 2014
Maintain and restock inventory.
Provide customer assistance on the sales floor and on the phone.
Operate cash register.
Computer Skills
Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, NX, CREO, MSC.PATRAN/NASTRAN, MATLab, EES, Visual Basic, Relay Ladder Logic, Microsoft Office
Certifications
OSHA General Industry Certification, Category I Vibration Analyst Certification
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