JACOB A. NICKS
**** ******* *** ***** ****, Bowling Green KY 42104
270-***-**** . *****.********@******.***.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering position that utilizes my
skills, knowledge, and experiences within a growing company.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
- Computer knowledge: Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, Power point, MS Office
- Experience with AutoCAD and LABview
- Maximizing productivity using MATLAB, Multisim, Mathematica
- Able to work independently and able to manage priorities and tasks
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to lead a team and motivate others
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data
- Verbal and written communication
EDUCATION
Western Kentucky University, May 17, 2014
Bowling Green, KY
B.S. Electrical Engineering
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Current Employer
Kyowa America Corporation, Portland, TN
As a Production Engineer within a fast paced automotive manufacturing plant, I am
involved in supervisory, analytical, and efficiency roles. I develop production
methods, improve and maintain machinery, and communicate with vendors, customers,
and fellow employees. I am responsible for creating written methods for new and
improved plant processes. I am in charge of the engineering portion of half of
the plant's activities.
2012 to 2013 2006 to 2007
Control Systems Designs, Bowling Green, Whitt's Barbecue, Bowling Green, KY
KY Worked with food preparation, filling
Intern in various areas of engineering orders, cashier, and catering.
design including AutoCAD, Video editing
and design for company presentations,
prototype design construction
2011 to 2012 2005 to 2005
Chick-Fil-A, Bowling Green, KY Split Tree Barbecue, Bowling Green, KY
I worked in all areas of food I worked in all areas of the restaurant:
preparation. food preparation, cashier, clean up, and
pit loading.
PROJECT EXPERIENCES
Daicel Project, 2014
-Designed and constructed a disposal method for faulty airbag
deployment devices.
-Planned and managed a project with a year-long scope.
-Presented professional design reviews and status updates regularly
to the Daicel sponsor.
Meta-Material Project, 2012
-Designed and constructed a non-functioning Meta-Material structure.
-Tested and pushed the maximum parameters of Western Kentucky
University's Engineering Service Center concerning the size of
printable circuits.
Digital Clock, 2011
-Designed a print circuit board and constructed a 2 digit binary
clock.
Freshman Project Robot, 2010
-Designed, prototyped, and programmed a line detecting robot using
BASIC stamp.
AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers, 2011 to Present
Medallion Honor Society/Western Kentucky University Chapter, 2010 to
Present
REFERENCES
Mr. Bob Scheideggar
Operator of Control Systems Design and Automation Inc.
Phone: 270-***-****
Dr. Stacy Wilson PhD, PE
Professor of Electrical Engineering at Western Kentucky University
Phone: 270-***-****
Email: *****.******@***.***
Mr. Adam Jent
Manager of Chic-fil-a
Phone: 270-***-****
Dr. Mark Cambron, PhD, PE
Professor or Electrical Engineering at Western Kentucky University
Phone: 270-***-****
Email: ****.*******@***.***