Adam Cherepon
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Summary: Hardworking, reliable, conscientious leader and team member with a supporting academic record in the pursuit of excellence in medical devices, with skills in critical thinking and communication.
Education: Anticipated May 2018
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.4, Dean’s List, Pi Tau Sigma
Relevant Courses:
Manufacturing Processes, Mechatronics, Biorobotics, Design of Mechanical Systems, Material and Signal Analyses Labs, Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Heat Transfer, Aerospace Fluids, Linear Algebra
Engineering Experience:
Research and Development Intern, Cirtec Medical, Somers, CT Summer 2017
Edited and created engineering drawings using SolidWorks
Optimized neuromodulation medical prototype designs for efficient manufacturing
Evaluated silicone properties to assess manufacturing feasibility through temperature, contamination, and duration studies
Researched, edited, and executed time study, which included intensive analyses of manufacturing procedures to minimize manufacturing time estimates
Process Totality write-up for future implemented use in a Manufacturing Process Instruction
Intern, Energy Services, Farmington, CT Summer 2015
Worked with engineers to design gas turbine power plants
Designed parts and buildings for the power systems in Autodesk
Contacted distributor to order and purchase parts
Engineering Projects:
Personal Project: Designed and Developed Arcade Machine Summer 2017
Worked in Linux/Unix environment using Attract Mode for Game Display Wheel with Emulating MAME Software
Loaded personalized 8-bit music, installed flashing LED’s, and external speakers for added effect
Utilized Arduino skills in button programming and coin slot operations
Final Product processes and plays over 400 video games with different emulators and controller configurations
FaceLock Project Spring 2018
Working as part of a team to build a facial-recognition operating door lock
Incorporating a raspberry pi with the software installed into a housing and deadbolt system
Design will be presented on May 1st at a design poster competition
Pallet Project sponsored by Sensata Technologies Ltd Fall 2016
Worked in team of four to design and manufacture pallet to hold sensors through a specified force and vibration test
Drafted 3-D models and analyzed stress and displacement of pallet through FEA in ANSYS
Printed 3-D prototype to test vibration and manufactured steel pallet in machine shop with drill press for force testing
Provided design and analysis in written technical report as well as presented to class and company representatives
Electric Car-Build Project Fall 2016
Collaborated with a partner to design, build, test, and demonstrate a collision-avoiding car with rerouting abilities
Performed circuit analysis to build hardware for the car, while coding in Arduino to operate LEDs, motors, siren, and motion sensor
Skills:
Software: MATLAB, MathCAD, Creo Parametric, Autodesk, ANSYS, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, OpenSim
Certified to work in a machine shop.
Professional: ESD Sensitivity Training, Documentation Control (MasterControl), Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal, Cleanroom Procedure, Grit Blasting, Laser Welding and Etching (IPG), Water Sanding
Activities and Interests:
UMass Amherst Fencing Team, Skiing, Piano, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Karate Instructor, Track & Field