Mechanical Engineering Assistant

**** ******** **. * ******** B. Douglas 256-***-****

Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405 *********@*******.**.***

Unit 414

Education

Tuscaloosa, Alabama The University of Alabama December 2014

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Relevant Coursework: Combustion Engines; Noise Control; Heating Ventilation and Air

Conditioning; Discrete Mathematics; Critical Thinking; Analysis of Social Problems

Projects

ZF Chassis Systems ZF Industries Fall 2014

Evaluation Role

Designing and fabricating a tool for ZF Industries' employees to install CV axles into

the rear differentials of the Mercedes Benz GLK Class SUV

Reducing ergonomic injuries while accelerating the installation process

Combustion Engines The University of Alabama Fall 2014

ME 418

Modifying a single cylinder OHV Briggs and Stratton go-kart racing engine with a screw

supercharger to increase the horsepower by 25%

Testing engine using an engine dynamometer to find optimum engine speed required to

drive the supercharger efficiently

Dynamic Systems The University of Alabama Spring 2014

ME 450

Designed a transmission system to transmit 100 hp from a power house supply shaft to a

machine house receiving shaft

Finite Element Analysis The University of Alabama Fall 2013

ME 350

Designed multiple variations of a classroom chair using Solidworks

Analyzed the stresses and strains of my designs to predict the various deformations at

several loads using ABAQUS

Employment

Circulation Assistant Rodgers Science and August 2012 - present

Engineering Library

Monitor and ensure optimal utilization of library systems and ensure efficient

circulation of all reserve information while maintaining confidentiality of all data

Assist patrons in various engineering programs and projects

Increase utilization of library resources

Train engineering students in the use of 3D Printers and 3D Printing software

Professional Societies/ Activities

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, 2014

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013-present

Founding Member, University of Alabama Longboard Club, 2012-present

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), 2011-present

The University of Alabama Million Dollar Band, 2010 - 2014

NCAA Basketball and Gymnastics Pep Band, 2010 - 2014

Participant, Intramural Sports

Computer Experience

Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Google Sketchup, ABAQUS, 3D Printing File

Conversion Software, MatLab, Maple, National Instruments SignalExpress, DirectSoft 5,

PLC Programming

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