Edward Soto
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Education
Bachelor of Science Degree: Mechanical Engineering May 2017
California State University Northridge
Engineering Courses
Thermodynamics • Heat Transfer • Fluid Mechanics • Engineering Materials Science • Computer Aided Design• Mechanical Measurements • System Dynamics • Mechatronics
Skills
CAD •Finite Element Analysis •Spanish• Public Speaking • Project Management • Microsoft Office• Data Analysis• Solidworks• MasterCam• AutoDesk
extracurricular activities
ASME CSUN Student Design Competition 2016-2017
oCreated CAD models determined from a design matrix to present for CDR to received feedback.
oTested 3D Printed designs to identify locations for structural reinforcement.
oAssisted in manufacturing sheet metal components and final installation of all subassemblies, collaborated in multiple teams to finalize designs to meet completion deadlines.
ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Build A Better Box (HVAC/Environmental Senior Design): Reacher & Planning Team Lead 2016-2017
oInvestigated Standards and Codes applicable for laboratory settings, (ANSI/ AIHA, OHSA, Cal/OSHA) to create design specifications for occupant safety.
oGather Data and MSDS from manufactures to identify hazardous VOC from composite materials to calculate proper dilution rates and to meet Standards OHSA 1910.94 and Code Cal/ OSHA 5155.
oApplied theory of fluid mechanics to design and analyze alterative exhaust ducts that will meet Standard ANSI/AIHA Z 9.5 minimal requirements.
oOrganized meetings and scheduled tasks with Team Leads to meet deadlines and addressed potential setbacks.
Mechatronics Laboratory Spring 2016
oFollowed manual and schematics directions to create complex circuits with capacitors diodes, timers, op amps, dc motors and potentiometers
oMeasured readings using a multi meter and. oscilloscope to conform Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law and Kirchhoff's Current Law
Prosthetic Leg Optimization (FEM): Analyzer / Researcher Fall 2016
oResearched designs to determine ideal geometry for reactional users, customer specifications, ideal weight, and proper fittings to develop a marketable design.
oConducted FEA studies with various geometries, materials, loadings to identity structural failure for topological optimization.
Mechanics Lab Summer 2016
oUtilized Strain gauges to record results and compared experimental and theoretical values.
oApplied Euler buckling theory to determine failure bucking loads on slender wood rods.
oApplied Hokes’s laws to calculate strain, defections and various parallel and series configurations of springs.
Bolt Harding Experiment (Martial Science Laboratory) Spring 2016
oCreated a procedure to prepare material samples from low grade bolts to enhance material properties.
oAnnealed material and strain hared material samples for increased hardness and ductility.
oRecorded and presented results, conducted cost analyses to conform economical gain.
Hand Press Juicer (Computer Aid Design): Designer Fall 2011
oReversed engineered manufactured parts into CAD models using caliper and hand sketches.
oCreated a CAD assembly from a single assembly drawing and drawings for each part with dimesons.
Work Experience
Overnight Stocking Associate-Walmart Panorama City/Encinitas 2015-2016
oCommunicated with management about daily tasks and ensuring safety protocol,
oTrained new associates on the daily routines and procedures for max production and organization.
oManaged Inventory based on availability on the sales floor, assured of proper pricing and location.