Mechanical Engineering

Zhibo Cao

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RELEVANT BACKGROUND AND SKILLS

More than 3 years research experience in mechanical engineering field and solid background in FEA/CAE and CAD modeling. Performed linear/nonlinear, static/dynamic analyses and various components design.

Proficiency in FEA/CAE tools ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran/Patran, LS-DYNA, COMSOL and HyperMesh on both implicit and explicit simulations in solving stress, thermal, vibration, fatigue, contact and coupled multi-physics problems. Thorough understanding of material strength and properties, mechanics, optics and heat transfer.

Skilled in Pro/E, SolidWorks, UniGraphics(UG NX), AutoCAD/Inventor and CATIA V5. A broad mixed knowledge of machine design and optimization, mechanical drawing, manufacturing, electronics and circuits.

Hands-on lab experience, component characterizing and testing/validation, data acquisition and analyses, combining MATLAB programming and Mathcad calculations. Experience with C language and LabVIEW.

Strong technical aptitude, expert problem solving skills with self-starter. Driven, self-motivated and team player. Good communication skills in both oral and written. Skilled in using Office(PPT, Word and Excel).

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Mechanical Engineering, GPA:3.9

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), May 2013

Bachelor of Engineering: Measurement, Control Technology and Instruments, GPA:3.1

Tsinghua University (THU), Jul 2006

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sep 2013 - Present Masswell Development Group Inc.

Office Volunteer: CAD/CAE training with structure design and simulations. Learning popular tools of SolidWorks, UG, CATIA and pre-post processors preparation for Nastran and HyperWorks, assisting for basic tasks.

Jul 2006 - Aug 2008 Qingtone Petrochemical Science and Technology Co., Ltd

Assistant Technician: Collaborated and assisted the senior engineer to carry out design, installment and experiment of projects, worked with them to examine, repair and maintain petroleum technical instruments.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Jan 2009 - May 2013 Development of a MEMS-based infrared thermal imager

Cooperated with Agiltron, Inc to work on an opto-mechanical project with high-end industrial and medical applications. Developed coupled FEA models of micro structures subjected to infrared radiation emitted by human body combining heat transfer theories with thermal stress analyses. Generated simulations in COMSOL, ANSYS and ABAQUS, compared results with analytical model built in Mathcad and researched their use for the optimization of the thermomechanical responses. Upgraded the interferometric readout system by calibration and characterization using Excel for data acquisition and processing. Tested MEMS chips to show thermograms and modified algorithms in MATLAB for noise calculations. Prepared presentation and technical report for the results.

PROJECTS

Finite element analyses of circuit board Jan 2010 - May 2010: Modeled a circuit board assembly used in electronic devices field with ANSYS. Simulated its dropping process in LS-DYNA and analyzed its Eigenvalue problem, mode shapes and frequencies, stress and strain influence, loading and weld issues, etc.

Truss structure analyses Jan 2010 - May 2010: Modeled a truss structure both by coding in MATLAB and simulating in ABAQUS. Analyzed its internal force, stress and displacement, compared the results.

Impact finite element analyses Jan 2009 - Dec 2009: Performed two projects of bird impacts on engine of aircraft and automobile collides a rigid wall in LS-DYNA, studied velocity and energy issues and running time effects.

The autofocus system of microscope based on CCD Feb 2006 - Jul 2006: Designed an autofocus system for optical microscope, developed image processing program for measurement using C language with VC++.

Measurement circuits and systems Aug 2005 - Jan 2006: Developed high-speed cold rolling mill surveillance system, designed the main sensors and circuits, protective measures, etc. by using LabVIEW.

Machine design practice Jul 2005 - Aug 2005: Designed the aperture-changeable workbench in the optical pattern generator includes the edge, orbit, transfer, gyration, etc. Showed the assembly and flash using Pro/E.

Machine sketching practice Jul 2003 - Aug 2003: Drew the draft of floppy drive structure using AutoCAD.

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