Mechanical Engineer

Iris Hiu Yan Ip

************@*****.*** 404-***-****

**** ********* *** ***, ********, GA 30093

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA Aug 2015 – Dec 2017

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.25/4.00

EIT application pending, FE passed on 11th Jan, 2018

Coursework: Engineering Graphics, Dynamics of Rigid Bodies, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Machine Design, System Dynamics, Controls of Dynamic Systems, Design Material and Manufacture

Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL Aug 2013 – May 2015

GPA 3.96/4.00

EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Georgia Institute of Technology Aug 2016 – Dec 2017

Utilized four single scanning laser vibrometers to investigate the mechanical properties of the Achille’s tendon laser-based elastography to improve the precision of vibration-based technique

Analyzed the velocity of the tendon using LabVIEW and MATLAB to assess the accuracy

Modified the research setup to improve 25% efficiency of data collection

HyTech Racing Team Designer, Georgia Institute of Technology Aug 2016 – May 2017

Collaborated with 70 members to build a car for Formula Hybrid and Formula SEA electric series competition

Devised battery box in SolidWorks to reduce the weight of the car by about 50% of previous year

Designed the accumulator container to cut out with water-jet in the machine shop

Student Tutor, Moraine Valley Community College Aug 2014 – May 2015

Assisted students in Mathematics, including linear algebra, differential equation, and calculus on their homework and prepared for their exams

SKILLS

Software

SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, NI LabVIEW, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Manufacturing

3D Printing, Water-jet, Lathe, Mill, CNC Machine, Laser Cutter

Languages

Fluent in English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Mandarin)

PROJECTS

Aircraft Overhead Bin Dynamic Damper Aug 2017 – Dec 2017

Designed a dynamic damper for the aircraft overhead bin sponsored by Formation Design Group

Preformed a 3D CAD model in SolidWorks for fabrication

Demonstrated the prototype of the dynamic damper for the overhead bin to preform constant deployment rate

Calculated the analysis for the damper in probable cost and Bill of Materials (BOM)

Led weekly meeting to provide update to stakeholders

Design Project Jan 2016 – May 2016

Worked as a team of four to complete specific tasks during the competition

Created a 3D CAD model in SolidWorks and built the assemble parts for the machine to compete with others

Programmed the machine in LabVIEW

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

President's Undergraduate Research Award Aug 2017 – Dec 2017

Hong Kong Student Association, Treasurer May 2016 – May 2017

Managed budget and finance for the student club with over 50 members

Organized and facilitated monthly meetings with the members

American Society of Mechanical Engineering, Member Aug 2015 – May 2017

Student Alumni Association, Member Aug 2015 – Dec 2017

Contact this candidate