Mechanical Engineering Engineer
Resume:
Francesca Stephenson
*********.**********@*****.***
Detroit, MI 48208
Phone: 313-***-****
Education
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
Bachelor of Science, May 2011
Major: Physics, Biophysics concentration
Work Experience
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Research Associate, September 2013 May 2014
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Assistant in the research laboratory of Dr. Albert Shih. Developed a physical model of the brain to help
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medical students practice performing a neurosurgical procedure called a ventriculostomy. Helped develop and
fabricate similar models for endonasal drilling and spinal surgery. Provided engineering support and training to
students as needed.
Fusion Coolant Systems, Detroit, Michigan
Project Engineer, June 2012 June 2013
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Assisted in developing a supercritical carbon dioxide minimum quantity lubrication system for use in
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manufacturing. Acquired and analyzed data from the system to determine oil output. Performed testing and
data analysis to help implement the system in customer applications, such as grinding and canmaking.
Performed troubleshooting and engineering support on the system as needed.
Phycal Inc., Highland Heights, Ohio
Research Intern, October 2011 – May 2012
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Conducted microfluidic testing on the lateral displacement array (LDA), a device with many high aspect
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ratio posts that concentrates and dewaters algae cells. Designed and built a manifold to facilitate experiments
on the array. Performed troubleshooting on the LDA and on equipment in the experimental setup. Used
fluorescence microscopy to visualize particles moving through LDA.
Center for Clinical Investigation, Case Western Reserve University
Lab Assistant, May – August 2010
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Genetics of Sleep Disorders study. Primary investigator: Dr. Sanjay Patel. Performed DNA extraction on
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saliva samples of participants. Assisted in diluting isolated DNA for later genetic testing.
Dr. Tim Atherton, Case Western Reserve University
Senior Project: Modeling of multicomponent lipid membranes using energy minimization techniques
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August 2010 – May 2011
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Studied the geometry and phase separation of lipid membrane vesicles by minimizing an energy function
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that takes into account bending resistance, lateral tensions, line tension and normal pressure difference between
regions of different lipid types. Used Surface Evolver, a 3D modeling program, to visualize the shapes and perform
the minimizations.
Additional Skills
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Mathematica, Surface Evolver
Research: Basic laboratory techniques (pipetting, centrifuge), drill press operation, oral presentations, written
proposals and reports
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