Alan Gobron

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acfivg@r.postjobfree.com

Northborough, MA 01532 Cell: 774-***-****

Education:

Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY May 2014

Bachelor of Science; Mechanical Engineering

Cumulative GPA: 2.96; Deans list: Fall 2010

University of Newcastle, Australia: Semester abroad July-November 2013

Industry Experience:

Co-op Engineer, Global Steering Systems, LLC., Watertown, CT May 2012 – December 2012

Designed and executed performance, strength, and endurance tests to evaluate quality of products and

manufacturing tools

Developed programs using VBA to allow employees to quickly gather and summarize large test datasets

Organized testing reports for clients including General Motors, Chrysler, and Nexteer

Utilized Pro Engineer to model parts and create drawings to be built by external contractors

Minimized scrap percentage by modifying the production process

Modified steel parts and tools for testing using a band saw and disc grinder

Completed Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Training

Additional Engineering Experience

Senior Integrated Design, Clarkson University Spring 2014

Designed electrostatic Diesel exhaust filter with minimal flow impedance in collaboration with team

Modeled, machined, and assembled exhaust dilution setup

Expanded knowledge of electrical circuits and C based coding by using Arduino microcontroller

Experimental Methods in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Clarkson University Spring 2011 – Spring 2012

Completed six experiments, which included the use of LabView as a form as data acquisition

Performed tension tests to measure the strength of steel, brass, and aluminum samples

Utilized MATLAB to analyze data, such as modulus of elasticity, yield stress, and rupture stress

Team Based Design & Innovation, Clarkson University Fall 2009 – Spring 2010

Modeled various objects using AutoCAD, such as water bottle with removable cap and desk lamp

Designed and developed a traffic cone to be produced by NYSARC out of recycled materials

Technical Skills:

Visual Basic, Pro Engineer, Creo, Solidworks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, basic LabView, Visio

Leadership:

Founder, Volleyball Club, Clarkson University January 2011- Present

Registered club with CUSA (Clarkson University Student Association)

Scheduled gym times, obtained volleyball net, and recruited members

Entered tournaments and acquired funding from Clarkson

Umpire, Northborough Baseball Association, Northborough, MA Summers 2004 - 2013

Improved attention to detail/communication skills while umpiring Little League behind the plate and on the bases

Extended leadership and decision making skills as well as patience and flexibility

Additional Experience:

Office Assistant, Mercury Media, Marlborough, MA Jun 2006 – Aug 2010

Co-Curricular Activities:

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Broomball Club, Pep Band, Volleyball Club, Clarkson University Fall 2009 – Spring 2014

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