SCOTT SURETTE

514-***-**** ac2g7k@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/scott-surette

SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Operating Systems Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Computer Skills Microsoft Office, Windows Explorer, Internet Programming Languages C++, G-code

Applications Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, WorkingModel, ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS Mechanical APDL, CATIA V5, AutoCAD

Languages

Certifications

French and English, written and spoken (fluent), Spanish, written and spoken (basic) WHMIS 1988, WHMIS 2015, Hazardous Waste Disposal Training for Lab Personnel EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical 2013-2017

Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Member of the Institute for Co-operative Education

Member of SAE International

DEC in Sciences 2013

John Abbott College, St-Anne-De-Bellevue, QC

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Thermodynamics II Steam Car Project (Academic) 2015 Concordia University, Montreal, QC

The goal was to design and build a car that would be able to travel a distance of 10 metres as fast as possible, powered by steam at a pressure of roughly 9 psi, although the true pressure was unknown. The group who built the fastest car (shortest time to travel 10 metres) won the competition, and a prize of $200. The project was done in groups of 4 people.

There were two stages to the competition. The first was the qualification, in which the car needed to travel a distance of 1 metre powered by 9 psi of compressed air. If the first attempt failed, a second attempt could be made at a later date, but only half the marks would be given. If the second attempt failed, the car would not qualify for the competition and no marks would be given. The second stage was the competition itself, in which the car needed to travel 1 metre powered by steam in order to receive full marks, but must travel 10 metres in order to be eligible to win.

Some materials such as balsa wood and the boiler to hold the water were provided by the university, and students were allocated a certain amount of material to be used for 3D printing components if desired. The car was mostly build out of K’nex, since it was readily available, with some parts being made of balsa wood or 3D printed.

The car failed the first qualification, but succeeded on the second. Unfortunately, it was unable to travel 1 metre powered by steam during the competition, likely due to the pressure produced by the steam being less than expected.

Knowledge of gear ratios, steam turbines, and drawing using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks) to design some of the components were used to complete this project. Manufacturing Processes Gyroscope (Academic) 2015

Concordia University, Montreal, QC

The goal of the project was to learn how to safely and effectively operate machinery such as a lathe or 3-axis mill by producing and assembling a gyroscope with components made of either steel or aluminum.

The parts were produced using stock metals, and needed to be given their final shape using either a mill or a lathe. Finally, they were assembled using various tools such as a drill press and a pneumatic hammer. A base for the gyroscope was also produced by welding stock material.

To complete this project, a knowledge of how to safely use various machines was required, and a knowledge of SolidWorks was necessary for the final report, which included 3D drawings of the three main components: the frame, rotor and shaft.

MECH 390 – Mechanical Engineering Design Project (Academic) 2015 Concordia University, Montreal, QC

The objective of the project was to make an addition or modification to a Syma-X5C remote control quadcopter, in order for it to perform a practical application. The project was completed over a period of 12 weeks, in a group of 4 people.

The group’s idea for the application of the quadcopter was to mount an apparatus to the bottom of the drone, allowing it to spread salt onto driveways in the winter, so that people would not have to go outside and walk on the slippery ice.

The group designed several prototypes for the apparatus in SolidWorks, and the 2 best designs were chosen to be 3D printed, a service provided by the university for a maximum of 6 parts. Further testing was conducted, and a final design was chosen.

Throughout the duration of the project, the drone itself was re-drawn in SolidWorks, which was also used to conduct finite element analysis tests on the design. Several other factors were tested for, including the thrust of the quadcopter, and the power of the motors.

At the end of the semester, a presentation demonstrating the application of the drone and presenting the ideas and purpose behind the drone was given, as well as a report detailing the ideas, designs, all tests conducted, and the possible ways the design could be used in the future. The demonstration was a success, and the quadcopter performed exactly as intended.

Skills required for this project included SolidWorks, finite element analysis, knowledge of aerodynamics, the ability to fly a remote-controlled quadcopter, and technical writing. MECH 412 – Computer Aided Design Project (Academic) 2016 Concordia University, Montreal, QC

The objective of the project was to design and model any object or assembly in CATIA V5, provided it has a useful function and the design can be justified in engineering terms. A multiscale, 7-string electric guitar was designed and modeled in CATIA. The project was done in a group of two people.

The guitar’s mechanical parts (body, neck, bridge, fretboard) were designed and modeled accurately using CATIA, with the goal of designing an ergonomic, balanced and comfortable guitar. The electronic components (knobs, pickups) were not modeled accurately; simplified versions were modeled to show they would be present. Aesthetics were also a secondary concern. Important features were the multiscale design, the dimensions of the neck, and the materials chosen.

The guitars parts were modeled individually, then joined in an assembly in CATIA. Simple 2-D assembly drawings were also created to illustrate the main dimensions.

The design was successful, and each design feature could be justified using engineering methodology. A presentation was given explaining the design features and their reasoning. MECH 414 – Computer Numerically Controlled Machining Project (Academic) 2017 Concordia University, Montreal, QC

This project was done with the goal of designing a simple part in CATIA V5 to be manufactured by a 3-axis CNC milling machine. The part did not need to be of any specific use, although it did need to have some surface-based features. The G-Code for the manufacturing of the part was generated using CATIA V5. The part was to be machined from a rectangular aluminum stock measuring 2” x 4” x 4”. The project was done in a group of 3 members.

The part was modeled in CATIA V5 using both the Part Design and Generative Shape Design workbenches. The machining steps were simulated in CATIA V5, and the G-code was automatically generated. Machining parameters (feed rate, spindle speed) were entered manually based on the material and tool.

The tools used were chosen using Walter GPS’s online tool selector, as is commonly done in industry.

The machining was successful overall. The part had a very smooth surface finish, which was an important criterion of the project, and the machining was able to be done in one working day. However, there were some minor, unexpected flaws in the final product. MECH 460 – Finite Element Analysis Gantry Crane Design Project (Academic) 2017 Concordia University, Montreal, QC

The objective of this project was to design a gantry crane with given overall dimensions, constraints, material and loading conditions. The size and geometry of the cross-section of each member was to be determined using the finite element method in ANSYS Mechanical APDL so the crane would not fail due to material yielding or buckling. This project was done individually.

The design was done using an iterative process to determine the optimal geometry for each member to avoid failure without being excessively large.

Modal and dynamic analysis was also performed to determine the first five mode shapes and natural frequencies of the structure, as well as to observe the behaviour of the crane if the load were to be applied suddenly.

A design that satisfied all required criteria was created, therefore the project was a success. However, the design could have been further optimized after several iterations of the design. MECH 490 – Capstone Mechanical Engineering Design Project 2016-2017 Concordia University, Montreal, QC

For this project, a new gearbox for Concordia’s SAE Baja team was designed and built. 800 dollars were provided by the university for the project, although students were free to obtain sponsors for their project. The gearbox was designed to be lighter and smaller than the previous iteration, lower the center of gravity of the drivetrain, be easily maintained and serviced, and have a lower range of gear ratios for increased top speed.

3-D models of all designed parts and assemblies were created in SolidWorks, and 2-D drawings were created for parts and assemblies.

Some parts (gears, fasteners, bearings) were chosen as stock from manufacturers based on the design criteria.

Sponsors were the primary source of materials, manufacturing and finances for this project. Only the manufacturing of the spacers on the shafts were done by team members, and the only cost was the stock metal for the casing and shafts, which was roughly 700 dollars. This was paid for by sponsorship money received by SAE. All other parts and machining was done for free by sponsors.

Finite element analysis was performed on the gears and casing to ensure that the casing would not deflect excessively, and that the rotation of the gears and shafts would not cause unwanted vibrations. An actual casing deflection test was performed to validate the analysis by fixing the output shaft, applying a known torque to the input shaft using a torque wrench, and measuring the deflection at certain points using dial gauges.

Extensive documentation, detailing all design specifications, tests, and a user manual for assembling and disassembling the gearbox was created.

The SAE Baja team attended its first competition with the new gearbox in California from April 26- 28, 2017, and the gearbox was able to perform as expected. The team achieved a 21st overall placing in the competition, out of roughly 100 teams from across the world. WORK EXPERIENCE

Continuous Improvement Intern May 2016 - August 2016 Terrapure Environmental, Ste-Catherine, QC

Helped introduce the 5S method of workplace organization in the refinery of a lead recycling plant by discussing with refinery employees and managers

Created documentation explaining the method and how it should be executed

Took measurements of the refinery floor to divide it into sections to be reorganized, created a basic floor plan sketch in AutoCAD

Modified the process iteratively to make improvements according to the needs of the employees

Met with robotics companies and integrators to discuss the automation of certain jobs in the refinery

Gave a tour of the refinery in operation to visiting representatives, explained the task the robot would be required to do in order to determine if/how it could be automated

Analyzed downtime hours in the refinery to determine where efficiency could be improved Mechanical Engineering Intern January 2016 - April 2016 Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium

Designed and created basic models/assemblies of the oil system of a small helicopter for Winner Hélico.

Interpreted electrical circuit diagrams to create an inventory of parts, to determine which parts needed to be ordered

Created technical documents for the helicopter in English and French, translated existing documents from English to French, and from French to English.

Modified existing 3-D models of aircraft parts in CATIA V5 to create 2-D sheets in AutoCAD with minimal distortion in order to lay carbon fiber sheets into molds, producing the 3-D parts. PLM Support Intern September 2014 – December 2014

Grass Valley, A Belden Brand, St-Laurent, QC

Oversaw the transition from one system of storing the company’s data regarding parts and products to another system.

Extracted the data from the old system into Microsoft Excel using an already existing C# script and Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.

Formatted the extracted data to match the user interface of the new system, and uploaded it in stages to allow for each department to be trained in the use of the new system.

Helped optimize the integration process by gradually eliminating sources of error as they were discovered and finding ways to reduce the time required to complete the necessary tasks.

Produced detailed documentation that precisely explained each step of the process, with the goal of having a completely untrained person be able to complete the entire process. This was important in case of an error that would necessitate repeating the process.

Skills acquired and improved upon were problem-solving, creativity and group work. Cashier, Sales Associate in Electronics December 2011 – August 2013 Bureau En Gros, Pointe-Claire, QC

Timekeeper/Scorekeeper September 2008 – April 2011 Pierrefonds Minor Hockey Association, Pierrefonds, QC EXTRA-CURRICULAR / INTERESTS

Experience Abroad

o Trip to California with Concordia Baja SAE for competition (2017) o Living in Brussels, Belgium during international work term, travel to various European cities including Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Bruges (2016) o Family vacation to Jamaica (2013)

o Camping (New York State, Maritimes)

Sports

Ice/floor hockey, Weight training

Passions

Playing, composing and recording music (guitar, drums), gaming

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