Robert Newcomb
**** ********* **., ***. #** • La Mesa, CA 91942 • ***********@*****.*** • 661-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking employment in Mechanical Engineering and related fields
EDUCATION
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Projected: May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2015
GPA: 3.57
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
San Diego State University Research Foundation – San Diego, CA 10/14 - Present
Research Assistant
• Performed thermodynamic and heat transfer analysis of carbon particle generator for the SDSU solar project
• Thesis focuses on optimizing fluid flow and thermal efficiency of solar small particle heat exchanging receiver
Progeny Systems Corporation – San Diego, CA 04/14 – 10/14
Mechanical Engineering Internship
• Responsible for several research and development engineering projects involving the United States Navy
• Assisted lead engineers in the design, analysis, and fabrication of mechanical systems
• Daily use of solidworks and mathCAD for design and stress analysis
• Designed, manufactured, and tested components of a pressure vessel design
• Defined schematics of cables and connectors going to and from submarine precision control system
• Actively worked in machine shop involving use of a Bridgeport manual mill, and CNC milling machine
Innovive Incorporated – San Diego, CA 08/13 – 10/13
Design Engineering Internship
• Measured and optimized air flow circulation in test cages
• Cleaned and organized engineering department
• Utilized solidworks for cage design
SDSU Rocket Project – San Diego, CA 08/12 – 08/13
Design Lead on Recovery System
• Managed the design and building of the recovery portion of the rocket
• Successfully designed a circuit containing two altimeters for apogee deployment
• Handled and assembled gun powder charges used for parachute deployment
Assistive Exo-Thumb Depressor – San Diego State University 08/14 – 05/15
Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project
• Acted as team lead, coordinating design efforts and overseeing all aspects of finger brace design
• Designed the motor controlling circuit for an assistive pipetting finger brace involving Arduino code
• Programmed the proportional gain control system controlling the AETD using the Arduino integrated development
environment
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer: MATLAB, C/C++ programming, MasterCAM, SolidWorks, Creo, Pro-Engineer, G-Code, Auto-CAD
Equipment: Bridgeport Manual Mill, CNC Mill, Drill Press, Lathes, Various hand tools
HONORS
• Bakersfield College, Deans List: Fall 2011 & Spring 2011
• First Place, Bakersfield College Engineering Design Competition Spring 2011
• SDSU Dean’s List Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014