Engineer Design

Benjamin A. Kramer

Newmarket, NH • *****

********.*****.******@*****.*** • 603-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an entry level job in the technical field; to learn and develop as an engineer

SKILLS

• Extensive experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software and Microsoft Office Suite

• SolidWorks (Obtained Associate’s Degree in 2009, Certified Professional Degree in-progress), Autodesk, PTC CREO, Adobe

Illustrator

• Experienced in collaborative, multi-disciplinary group work

• Efficient with organizational and self-management work and deadlines

• Effective writing ability and communication

EXPERIENCE

University of New Hampshire Earth Ocean Space Center (UNH EOS), Durham, NH, May’12- October’13

Assistant Project Engineer

• UNH EOS is a non-profit research lab and facility, with the Space Center contracting work with national and foreign institutes

to create satellite payloads

• Member of the team designing the Heavy Ion Sensor for the Solar Orbiter Mission during critical development stage.

• Developed a professional understanding of appropriate machining and CAD techniques

• Designed custom specifications as needed using SolidWorks for the sensor to accommodate prototype testing and transport

• Operated SolidWorks as necessary: checking build requirement, creating custom accommodations for the sensor itself, testing

new design ideas within the assembly.

Convertible Day2Night Heels, Boston, MA, June ’11-August ’11

Design Engineering Intern

• Day2Night Heels is a member of a state-sponsored innovation incubator group based in Massachusetts.

• Part of the engineering group given full responsibility of designing the product.

• Developed 3D blueprints using SolidWorks software to analyze potential designs.

• Arranged company calls and e-mails to machine shops and rapid prototyping companies to discuss implementation.

• Learned manufacturing and industry insight with peer engineers from other companies and SolidWorks presentations from

sponsor software distributor SolidVision.

The New Hampshire newspaper, Durham, NH, August ’13- May’14

Weekly Opinion Columnist, “Penned With Zen”

• The New Hampshire is UNH’s only student-run newspaper, with biweekly print releases throughout coastal New Hampshire.

• Produced a weekly opinion column; general theme of how to have a successful school year, exploring alternative viewpoints on

general discussions.

• Collaborated regularly with editors to generate appropriate article ideas for publication.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Focus in Writing

• University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire

• Mechanics Classes: Statics I and II, Dynamics, Advanced Mechanics of Solids, Material Science, Mechanical Behavior of

Materials, Finite Element Analysis

• Writing Classes: Persuasive Writing, Technical and Advanced Technical Writing, Public Speaking

EXTRACURRICULARS

• New Hampshire SolidWorks Users Group Member (NHSWUG) (2013-present)

• Sunapee Bike Racing Team member (2007-present), USAC Category 3 rider

• UNH Cycling member (2011-2014)

• Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference Blogger and Writer (2014-present)

REFERENCES

Johnathan Nolin, SolidXperts Technical Representative, head of NHSWUG (former boss while at UNH EOS), 603-***-****

Dr. Christopher Naimie, Bow High School teacher, Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Bike Racing Coach (long-term colleague and

mentor, related to both STEM and bike racing) 603-***-****

To Lighthouse Placement Services,

I am writing to express my interest to obtain a position working as a drafter. With my comprehensive experience, I feel I

would both function well and learn plenty from working in the field. Having finished studying at the University of New

Hampshire, I am currently working on obtaining my Certified SolidWorks Professional Degree (CSWP) while looking to

find work in New England as a mechanical designer. Having worked with small teams that thrived on quality ability and

an enthusiasm for their work, I hope to find a similar work environment working was a drafter

As you can see on my resume, I have worked with two companies in the past two and a half years. In 2011, it was with the

state-sponsored innovation incubator MassChallenge in Boston, where I was a design engineer for Day2Nite Convertible

High Heels. My primary duties involved using the Computer Aided Design (CAD) software SolidWorks to analyze and

update the most recent designs for an adjustable high heel shoe that was getting ready for market production and release. I

worked independently from home and commuted down once a week to meet with my coworkers. In Boston, I would

check on developing shoe prototypes and communicate tasks and current developments with the rest of the engineering

team. Along with CAD duties, my work consisted of coordinating developing shoe prototypes and material quotes

between our vendors and company CEO to guarantee a timely and quality final product. The final model my coworkers

and I came up with is still the flagship product of the company.

While studying at the University of New Hampshire, I obtained an internship as an assistant project engineer with the

Earth Ocean Space Scientific Research Center (UNH-EOS). This was a fantastic opportunity to work as a design engineer,

as I was a part of the group working on the Heavy Ion Sensor for the Solar Orbiter mission. My work duties there

included using SolidWorks to check design blueprints, create part lists and geometric dimensions sheets, draft routing

assemblies and creating new assemblies and products to assist any manufacturing needs. For the new assemblies and

products I would work with the machinists to drill and cut as necessary. This experience was greatly improved working

with John Nolin- also a CSWP and founder of the New Hampshire SolidWorks Users Group-, who showed me tips to save

time and improved drawing accuracy. Working with John at UNH-EOS has inspired me to work as a design specialist and

obtain my CSWP- something that I would think would complement working in the drafting field.

I can be contacted during the week at 603-***-****, or by my e-mail, at ********.*****.******@*****.***. I appreciate

your consideration, and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Benjamin Kramer

Benjamin Kramer

178 S Main St

Newmarket, NH 03857

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