Mechanical Design Engineer
Resume:
Jason Scherer *** Old Cedarfield Drive
Blacksburg VA, 24060
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Experience
Research Engineer: Center for High Performance Manufacturing January 2015 – Present
Virginia Tech/National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program o Lab director and educator for team of 5
o Focused on additive manufacturing techniques and quality control processes
Participated in vehicle safety and stability study sponsored by Mahindra Automotive o Modeled preliminary design concepts to reduce overturning moment of a new crane design o Coordinated and contributed to presentations (Autodesk Inventor, Studio and Adobe Photoshop) Research Engineer: Center for Vehicle Systems and Safety June 2014 – July 2015
FEA and CFD analysis of custom component housings
Modeled various custom components for manufacturing (Autodesk Inventor)
Performed cost-aware systems integration of a train wheel test apparatus
Worked as team member with academic and industry professionals Team Facilitator: Senior design project
Collaboration between Virginia Tech and Boeing
System for in-flight docking of manned and unmanned aircraft
Coordinated Virginia Tech students, faculty, and Boeing representatives Team Mentor - FIRST December 2014 - Present
Mentored 34-member high school robotics team (#1541) during preparation for FRC competition Education
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (BSME), 2011–2015 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Proficiencies Certifications and Languages
Additive manufacturing Autodesk Inventor Certified Labview Associate Developer Machining Autodesk CFD Spanish: reading, writing, proficient speech Electronics fabrication Autodesk Showcase German: reading, basic writing, speech Labview Autodesk 3DS Japanese: introductory level
Netfabb Studio Autodesk Maya CPR and First Aid
Matlab Adobe Photoshop PADI Enriched Air Diver and Rescue Diver Simulation Multiphysics Excel Visual Basic
Honors and Awards
Center for High Performance Manufacturing engineering design competition: 1st Place
Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout
Interests
International travel, camping, hiking, ballroom and swing dance, fencing, Okinawan karate, SCUBA Jason Scherer
CAD Portfolio
313 Old Cedarfield Drive
Blacksburg VA, 24060
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Additional Examples Available:
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NERF Hammershot Interior
Mechanical Design (ME 3614)
Virginia Tech
Students were given the task to model an
assembly and construct a report. The project
focused on the assembly assembly’s
function and manufacturing process.
Programs used:
Autodesk Inventor
Mechanical Design
Assembly Construction
Autodesk Showcase
Component Rendering
Docking Module
Senior Design (ME 4016)
Virginia Tech
FEA Model of Assembly used for dock a fixed
wing, remote aircraft to a test rig. In this
simulation, the model is subjected to static
pressure from wind speed as well as a pull
force from the remote aircraft.
Program used:
Autodesk Inventor
Mechanical Design
Assembly Construction
FEA Simulation
Additional Examples Available:
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CFD Model of Shielded Electrical Cabinet
Center for Vehicle and Systems Safety (CVeSS)
Virginia Tech
This simulation models heat transfer from
components generating over 3 kW of thermal energy. The image shows airflow through the cabinet as well as heat transfer from the components
Programs used:
Autodesk Inventor
Mechanical Design
Assembly Construction
Autodesk Simulation CFD
Volume Flow Rate Simulation
Autodesk Simulation Multiphysics
Heat Transfer Simulation
Piston-Spring Assembly
Professional development
The floating shaft is given an arbitrary torque and the piston-spring assembly moves accordingly.
Programs Used:
Autodesk Inventor
Mechanical Design
Assembly Construction
Dynamic Simulation
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