Lucas J. Roeder
Current Address: Permanent Address:
*** ****** ******* ***. *** Larson Ct.
Blacksburg, VA 24060 Westminster, MD 21157
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Objective To obtain a position a full-time, mechanical engineering position Education B.S., Mechanical Engineering, graduating May 2018 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
GPA: 2.89/4.00
Computer
Skills
Solidworks 2016-2017 MATLAB
ANSYS Inventor
NX 12 G-code
Mathematica Global Shop Solutions
DraftSight Creo 4.0
Microsoft Office
Experience Engineering Internship, CAM Innovation Inc., Hanover, PA, Summer 2017- Winter 2018
Incorporated mechanical engineering and design for manufacturability principles in work on large-scale industrial equipment for clients such as Bay Area Rapid Transit and GE Brazil
Applied proficient use of Solidworks to aid in design and analysis; additionally drafted many of the drawings used for manufacturing
Corroborated frequently and efficiently with clients, vendors, and colleagues
Gained unparalleled experience working through the entire iterative design process, from concept inception to final manufacturing
Team Member, BWXT Morehouse Load Ring Design Project, Fall 2017- Current
Worked with fellow team members to design and fabricate a large stand to safely support operators and a large load ring within OSHA compliance
Developed the full CAD model and data management infrastructure, as well as drafted most drawings for manufacturing
Coordinated design logistics weekly with team and our client, BWX Technologies
Reaffirmed design integrity using FEA in Solidworks to meet client’s requirements Team Member, Virginia Tech Baja SAE, Spring 2017
Worked with fellow team members to design a rigid, safe, and rule compliant chassis for an off road Baja vehicle
Used mechanical design techniques, CAD, and FEA to propose a design supporting drivetrain and suspension components, and maintain torsional stiffness
Communicated design choices to colleagues and advisors in a PDR setting Team Member, Peck Motorsports/ BJ McLeod Motorsports, Glenville, PA, Summer 2016
Excelled on NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series teams, both in-shop and at track
Performed extensive car adjustments and maintenance, particularly suspension and ergonomics related
Executed general fabrication techniques, including SMAW and metal grinding Team Leader, Virginia Tech, Spring 2015 LEWAS Watershed Project
Lead a team of 5 people in constructing a mathematical model to analyze various components of the Stroubles Creek Watershed
Programmed a mathematical model using MATLAB, which performed statistical analysis on aspects of the watershed such as turbidity, chlorine toxicity, and runoff Honors
&Activities
Baja SAE, Virginia Tech (Fall 2016- Spring 2017)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Virginia Tech (Spring 2015- current)
Virginia Tech Dean’s List (Fall 2014)
Susan G. Komen Foundation, volunteer (2013- current) Availability June 2018