Mechanical Engineer/Designer

HONGBO (MICHAEL) SI

*** ****** **** * P.O. Box **023 * Stanford, CA 94309 * 650-***-**** * ********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Stanford University, Stanford, CA 1/2013 – present

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering expected 6/2014. Specializations: Energy Systems, MEMS & Materials and Stress Analysis. Cumulative GPA – 3.91/4.000

Stanford University, Stanford, CA 9/2010 – present

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering expected 6/2014. Coursework: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Internal Combustion Engines, Fatigue & Mechanics of Materials, Finite Element Analysis, Control & Dynamic Systems, Basic Circuitry, Design & Manufacturing.

Major GPA – 4.03/4.00; Cumulative GPA – 3.94/4.00

SKILLS

* Software: ANSYS Mechanical APDL & Workbench; Siemens NX & Teamcenter; SolidWorks; AutoCAD; MATLAB; Mathematica; Java; Python; Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

* Fabrication: Lathe, Milling machine, Wood lathe, Laser cutter, TIG welding, Oxy-fuel welding, Sand casting, Metal engraving, Table saw, Band saw, Chop saw, Sanders, Drill press

* Languages: Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (Native)

PROFESSIONAL & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Product Design Intern, iPod/iPhone Product Design Group, Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA 7/2013 – 8/2013

Designed and prototyped iPod and iPhone components. Investigated novel materials for application in future products. Devised methodologies and conducted academic and industry literature research to establish product requirements.

Assistant Engineer, R&D Department, MicroPort Medical Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China 6/2012 – 8/2012

Designed schemes and a mandrel for radial expansion of nitinol tubes (ID = 0.020 in.) used in forming spring components of Hercules TAA/AAA stent-graft system by applying thermal shape memory and superelasticity. Studied ASTM standard tests for assessing pitting, crevice, and galvanic corrosion susceptibility of implant materials. Devised methods for controlling crevice corrosion of stent wires and nitinol tubes. Conducted potentiodynamic cyclic polarization measurement on stent samples and analyzed and reported test results.

Robotics Designer, School of Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 4/2012 – 6/2012

Senior project (A team of four) title: “EEG-Controlled Assistive Robot.” Partnered with NeuroSky, Inc. based in San Jose, CA. Built a reconnaissance robot that incorporated NeuroSky MindWave headset, accelerometer motion control, motorized wheels, and a robotic claw. Designed, manufactured, and assembled chassis components. Assisted with the development of wireless communication protocol on Arduino and xBee platform and MATLAB GUI for real-time signal monitoring.

Undergraduate Researcher, School of Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 6/2011 – 8/2011

Study title: “Evaluation of a Mixing-Reacting Model for Interpretation of Flow Reactor Data.” Studied the working principles of high pressure flow reactor, PID controller, gas chromatograph, non-dispersive infrared sensor, and paramagnetic analyzer. Examined the accuracy of a mixing-reacting model for the concerted elimination reaction of chloroethane in a flow reactor.

ADMINISTRATIVE & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Financial Officer, Stanford Educational Studies Program, Stanford, CA 11/2011 – 1/2013

Planned and executed the semiannual Stanford Splash, in which Stanford students gave secondary school students classes in various disciplines. Oversaw annual budget process and accounting. Supervised funding proposals and special fees application. Processed reimbursement requests.

Trading Intern, United Brokers Ltd., Tianjin, China 1/2010 – 6/2010

Studied the Incoterms and GAFTA Trade Rules. Formulated contracts and shipping advice and tracked the shipments of goods. Mediated business deals between buyers and sellers. Assisted with accounting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

* Member of the Tau Beta Pi Association

* Essentials of First Aid and Home Nursing (Former L/Cpl, St. John Ambulance Brigade, Zone 6, Singapore)

* Kayaking Proficiency Personal Skill 1-STAR Award (Certified by Singapore Canoe Federation)

* Interests include teaching, academic advising, ballroom dance, table tennis, badminton, golf, pool billiard, Chinese paper-cutting, photography, acoustic guitar, film, music, and foreign cultures

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