Mechanical Engineer Engineering

Brendon P. Meknavin

(U.S. Citizen)

**** ****** ****** **. *** 225C, West Lafayette, IN 47906 765-***-**** *********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Purdue University West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering August 2014

Relevant Coursework: Computer-Aided Design and Prototyping, Machine Design I and II,

Heat and Mass Transfer, Thermodynamics I and II, Fluid Mechanics, System Modeling and

Analysis, System and Measurements, Mechanics of Material

Cumulative GPA: 2.84/4.00

EXPERIENCES

ME 463 Engineering Design – Modular Mobile Platform Indiana, USA

Designed the Modular Mobile Platform for Senior Design Project using SolidWorks June – August 2014

The Modular Mobile Platform is a four-wheel drive remote controlled mobile platform that

has modular payloads of various sensors, features and options

Manually manufactured parts for the Modular Mobile Platform by using lathes and mills

Parsons Brinckerhoff Asia

Bangkok, Thailand

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Analyzed HVAC plans and schematics of Mass Rapid Transit Stations to learn their July – August 2013

environmental control systems

Assisted in the inspection of a Bangkok Transit System construction site for its conformance

to the contracted design and specifications

Proposed a revision of a project staff proposal regarding qualifications and employment

standards to ensure clarity and be submitted to the Operations manager.

Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production

Bangkok, Thailand

Mechanical Engineer Intern

June – July 2013

Member of the facilities management team at Chevron Thailand’s headquarters

Duties were conducting office survey to identify safety issues, collecting air quality data for

an excess CO2 level elimination project, and overseeing floor renovations to ensure

environmental control and firefighting policy compliance.

SCG Chemicals - one of the largest integrated petrochemical companies in Thailand Rayong, Thailand

Mechanical Engineer Intern

June - July 2012

Conducted research on a new LDPE pellet dryer machine for the LDPE production line

Assisted in new pellet dryer procurement process including product and vendor evaluations

LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

Purdue Solar Racing Indiana, USA

Member of the mechanical engineering team involving in the design of the doors of 2012

January - May 2012

solar car, Navitas.

Indiana, USA

Purdue University Thai Student Association

May 2011 – Present

Thai Undergraduate Students Coordinator. Collaborating in organizing activities and events

and promoting effective communication among Thai student associations in Indiana

Represented Thai students in Asian Student Union Board’s talent competition.

Tennis Club, Purdue University Indiana, USA

Participated in club member practices and networking events

January – May 2012

SKILLS

Languages: English (fluent), Thai (native), Japanese (exposure), Spanish (exposure).

Computer: Experience with MATLAB, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite.

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