Alexander Baker
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OBJECTIVE:
Achieve engineering excellence by utilizing educational knowledge and professional manor
EDUCATION:
The Pennsylvania State University, Erie, PA Graduation Date: December 19, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Chemistry
GPA 3.27
HONORS & AWARDS:
Eagle Scout (Dec 2010)
-Involved in the Boy Scouts of America for 11 years (1999-Dec 2010)
-Lead troop as Senior Patrol Leader for final year
Dean’s List (Spring 2011 & Spring 2012)
-Dean’s List is awarded for outstanding academic achievement
TECHNICAL & COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:
Design projects:
-senior design project involved complex problem solving to design a windshield wiper test rig
-used collaborative problem solving to design a basic wind turbine through mechanical analysis
-designed a door-handling mechanism which cut out human interaction from door movement
Modeling: Autodesk Inventor, Pro-E (Creo), ANSYS, FLUENT
-worked on multiple design projects using solid modeling and fluid modeling technologies
-used in development of models for design projects in educational and professional environments
Other Programs: MathCAD, CES (material properties), Matlab, PSpice, SAP
Microsoft Office (MO) – extensive experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Office
EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENTS:
Energy Systems: experienced in the methods involved with energy (HVAC and mechanical)
Heat Transfer/Fluid Flow: intermediate knowledge of internal/external fluid and heat transfer systems
Computational Fluid Dynamics: involved modeling of fluid systems through computer software
Machine Design: have extensive knowledge in bearings, brakes/clutches, gearing and shafts
Machine Dynamics: gave comprehensive knowledge in common machine dynamics problems
Chemical/Engineering Thermodynamics: thermodynamics of various systems using chem. and Eng. principles
ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY SERVICE:
-Managed Eagle Scout project, benefitting a local church, memorial graveyard and township
-Raised over $20,000 for local Make-A-Wish foundation in Spring 2011
-Accomplished musician- All-State senior year of high school & played throughout college in bassoon
-Intramural and club sports (i.e. Ultimate Frisbee, Flag Football, Tennis, Golf)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Project Engineering Contractor, BASF - The Chemical Company - Erie, PA (January 2014- current)
-Trained in the use of SAP to handle logging of capital and expense projects
-Required multi-task management to maintain project deadlines
Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op, BASF - The Chemical Company – Erie, PA (May 2014-Dec 2014)
-Worked in the field of safety and project management engineering
-Multiple projects involved safety standardization, plumbing, drafting, and design
-Projects entailed communication with coworkers and external communication
-Was expected to read, understand and follow ANSI and OSHA standards
Co-op Mechanical Engineering, GE Transportation (Jan 2013-May 2013)
-Assisted in many projects involving drafting, CAD development, and MO
-Implemented electromechanical sensor technology (NOx, O2, TC, etc.)
Basic Computer Skills Class Lab Instructor, Penn State Behrend (Aug 2013-Dec 2014)
-Instructed engineering students basic skills in Autodesk Inventor, Excel, Math-CAD, and drafting