Victor M. Mayen *** Lampwick Ct.
Naperville, IL *0563
Email: ******.******@*****.*** 630-***-****
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Obtain an entry-level position as a Mechanical Engineer which offers challenging tasks and opportunities that contribute to the
company’s professional goals.
EDUCATION
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
Major: B.S. Mechanical Engineering December 2013
Minor: Mathematics Cumulative GPA: 3.10/4.00
EDUCATIONAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Spring 2013, Mechanical Systems
Designed and analyzed materials strengths of a hanger casting by performing an FEA analysis through ANSYS on a
3D imported model created in Pro-E.
Spring 2011, Design for Manufacturing
Formulated and learned the fundamental skills of Pro-E by designing several shapes such as chess pieces, stools,
golf clubs, and several other miscellaneous machined parts with various geometries. Machining and tooling basics
were introduced and designs were further created with the use of CNC machines .
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Caterpillar, Joliet, Illinois Fall 2013
Senior Year Mechanical Engineering Design Project:
Advanced Components and Systems Division:
o Conducted a quality control analysis on industrial practices and manufacturing processes through research
and on-site visits to Caterpillar and Rockwell Collins.
o Evaluated and proposed the best quality assurance practices to Caterpillars Miscellaneous Hydraulic Control
Valves (MCV) assembly in order to streamline and error proof their process.
MWH Global, Chicago, Illinois May-August 2013
Intern, Mechanical Engineering Department:
AMP-Ohio Hydroelectric Projects:
o Assisted senior and associate engineers by reviewing and providing comments for basic turbine drawings
and submittals.
MWH Global, Chicago, Illinois May-August/December 2012
Intern, Mechanical Engineering Department:
AMP-Ohio Hydroelectric Projects:
o Reviewed and provided comments for mechanical project drawings, concrete lift drawings, and mechanical
equipment submittals for the AMP Ohio Hydroelectric Projects .
o Became proficient with AutoCAD by editing labels, drawing blocks, and changing geometries of several
components in the drawing layouts.
o Worked with senior and associate engineers to learn basic principles of turbines by reviewing manufacturer
turbine drawings.
MWH Global, Chicago, Illinois May-August/December 2011
Intern, Mechanical Engineering Department:
Panama Canal Third Set of Locks Project:
o Assisted in validating the piping systems for the expansi on of the Panama Canal Project by developing piping
schedules and editing CAD drawings.
o Used AutoCAD as a tool to measure the turning radius of a cargo truck and studied if the truck could feasibly
drive through the tight spaces found on the project site.
o Researched vendor information for valves, bearings, and miscellaneous parts needed for the piping systems.
RELATED SKILLS
Computer:
Utilizing Windows based PC’s with various software: AutoCad, Adobe, Matlab, Labview, C++, Pro Engineer, Arena,
ANSYS
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook
Personal:
Fluent in Spanish and English languages
Very organized and proficient with details
Excellent team and interpersonal skills
AWARDS
National Scholars Award 2009-2013
Iowa Advantage Award 2009-2013
Dean’s List 2012-2013