BRIAN W. ZURLINDEN

Cedarville University ac0w3m@r.postjobfree.com

828-***-**** www.linkedin.com/brianzurlinden

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position in mechanical engineering in training with a company that has a coaching and mentoring environment where I can contribute and become an excellent mechanical engineer. AWARDS:

Century High School: Top Scholar Award/ Highest Honors Bannock County High Schools: Top Scholar Award

Cedarville University: Provost Scholar Scholarship (2013-2014) Skill Set:

-3D SolidWorks -TK Solver -Mat Lab

-Microsoft Office and Excel -Wind Tunnel Testing -CNC Lathe and Mill

-Stress Analysis Proficiency -Lean Six Sigma -5S

EDUCATION

Cedarville University ABET Accredited Cedarville, OH Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering; Cumulative Credit Hours 142.5 May 6 2017 Concentrations: Internal Combustion Engines, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Difference Methods Minor: Bible

EXPERIENCE:

FAA CERTIFIED PRIVATE PILOT FOR SINGLE ENGINE AIRCRAFT AGE 18 (5YEARS) FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION TEAM MEMBER: 2012-2013 ST. LOUIS, MI REGIONAL QUALIFIER, INTERNATIONAL FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION 2013 Solar Splash International Competition Team (Solar Splash World Champions Team Member) Senior Design Project 8/2016 – 6/2017

• Collaborated with a group of 7 individuals to optimize control systems

• Developed Testing Fixtures for Various Components

• Redesigned and remanufactured drivetrain systems on our competition boat

• Developed a Computational MatLab and Simulink Program to Calculate Roll Stability

• Performed 3-D Rigid Body Dynamic Stability Analysis Greenlee Marina

Engine Specialist Assistant 7/2016 - 7/2017

Under supervision of licensed mechanic for marine engines, learned to use analytical equipment to: trouble shoot electrical failures, fuel pressure-gages, conduct cylinder compression tests, and install necessary hardware to update equipment on boats.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Elmer W. Engstrom School of Engineering & Science Cedarville, OH Pressure Vessel Laboratory 10/2015

• Completed experimental stress analysis on a pressure vessel

• Successfully implemented strain gauge installation on multiple types of pressure vessels

• Completed analysis of effects of different stresses and strains on the safety factor for a part Brian Zurlinden Page 2

Wind Tunnel Laboratory 10/2015 – 11/2015

• Completed experimental analysis of steady state, incompressible flow in a wind tunnel.

• Analyzed forces of air flow on multiple airfoil specimens

• Successfully modeled real fluid flow using Excel, Mat Lab, and Lab view Steel 4140 Heat Treating Project 11/2015 – 10/2016

• Heat treated steel-carbon alloy for tempered, normalized, annealed, and un-treated properties using common heat treatment procedures

• Tested each material for tensile strength and hardness as well as observed and photographed microstructure to compare experimental results with published data

• Individually performed energy modeling and analysis inside the collector Certifications

FAA Private Pilot (5 years)

In order to attain a license:

o 60 hours of flight time

o A minimum of 20 Dual hours

o 40 hours of solo flight

o 350 hours of book work

Topics of proficiency include:

o Systems

o Aircraft Aerodynamics

o Navigation

o Weather

o Aircraft Operations

o Regulations

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Lowe’s Home Improvement Jefferson City, TN

Sales Associate, Customer Service Specialist 6/2013 – 3/2016

• Negotiated large sales in a short time frame, while ensuring customer satisfaction

• Responsible for weekly reports including peer and customer satisfaction

• Using Bar Code scanning systems, tracking and reporting inventory. ACTIVITIES

Licensed Pilot (5 years); Dayton Tech Fest SAE Chapter Mentor; Upward Basketball Coach; Discipleship Small Group Leader; Youth Group Leader; Mission Trips to Honduras, and Eleuthera; Intramural ports (basketball, volleyball, football)

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