Alan Gobron
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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