Benjamin Pavlos
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EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston, MA May 2019
Candidate for Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.32
Activities: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Dean’s Scholarship Student, Enabling Engineering, Intermural Frisbee
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Manufacturing Tools: 3D Printing, 2 Axis CNC Milling, Lathe, Soldering, Hand Tools Software Tools: SolidWorks (CSWA and CSWP Certified), AutoCAD, Agile Product Data Management, Microsoft Office, MATLAB, ANSYS, C++, Arduino, LabView, Visual Basic EXPERIENCE
DOTS Corp Technology, Natick, MA January-June 2018 Mechanical Engineering Co-op
• Designed and fabricated test fixtures using 3D printing to validate product subassemblies.
• Collaborated with contractor in optical lens component selection using beam profiling.
• Solved product design problems using iterative testing and presented results in design reviews. KGS Buildings, Somerville, MA January-June 2017
Onboarding Team Co-op
• Created virtual models of custom HVAC to allow real time diagnostics in MATLAB.
• Established data transfer connections between varying building management system platforms.
• Designed and built project management tools and process automation tools in Excel VBA. NxStage Medical Inc., Lawrence, MA January-July 2016 Mechanical Engineering Co-op
• Collaborated with electrical and software engineers on next iteration of flagship dialysis product.
• Created and executed test procedures and reports to support product validation.
• Independently assembled electromechanical prototypes for testing and development. Whelen Engineering, Chester, CT
Semester Intern October-December 2013
• Prototyped remote-controlled light assembly for use in police light-bar.
• Designed key parts in SolidWorks and researched servo motors for use in assembly.
• Built assembly inside of functional light-bar for proof of concept. SCHOOL PROJECTS
Enabling Engineering: Light Bright Teaching Tool September 2017- September 2018
• Designed and built tool to let students with disabilities practice motor and color recognition skills.
• Collaborated with the Carter School to recognize design needs and develop solutions. Capstone: Video Game Controller for Double Amputee June–December 2018
• Identified design needs through multiple design reviews with client and Northeastern Professors.
• Designed prototype in SolidWorks and used 3D Printing to create several iterations of design.
• Produced fully functional final design for client and won “Most Technically Complete” award