Nathan E Sandidge **** W Hayward Pl
Denver, CO **212
nesmi ty@gmai l .com
nathansandidge.com
ABOUT ME EXPERIENCE
I am an engineer,
photographer, web
developer, adventurer,
climber, traveler…
PROJECTS / LABS
Measurements,
Instruments and Controls
Lab – Created a program to
read and manipulate data
from a sterling engine.
Aerodynamics Airfoil
Analysis – Created a user
interface in MatLab to
import airfoil data files,
modify with a cubic curve,
and simulate airflow at two
separate Reynolds numbers
to see certain characteristics
of the air foil at a variety of
angles of attack.
Self-Inking Hand
Operated Table Top
Letterpress – Senior Design
project to create modern
letter press which was
lightweight yet fully
functional for easy hobbyist
use and cost-effective
manufacturing.
ACTIVITIES
Semester Study Abroad Italy
Habitat for Humanity Build
RIT Ultimate Frisbee
Freestyle Snowboard Team
Rock Climbing
ENGINEERING
May 2014 – August 2014
Frame Appearance Engineer
Honda R&D - Raymond, OH
Created external parts for injection
molding on developmental side-by-sides
and 4x4’s using CATIA V5. Testing and
benchmarking on competitor products for
design drivers and usability analysis.
Assisted engineers with drawing updates,
and other various tasks.
January 2014 – May 2014
New Product Development
MSA Safety - Cranberry, PA
Supported final development and testing
for new suspension system for industrial
hard hats. Performed testing to benchmark
new industrial and firefighting helmets.
Designed a test fixture for current and
future product testing.
January 2013 – May 2013
Product Engineer Co-op
Moog - East Aurora, NY
Supported various programs including F-15,
F-18, KC-46, A400M and LCA to create &
order tools, designed instructions for
assembling servo valves/servo actuators.
Designed & implemented test procedures
to find inconsistencies in assemblies and
suggested optimum manufacture for parts.
June 2012 – August 2012
Summer Co-Op
Xerox - Webster, NY
Managed ordering & assemble parts for
paper path re-route for unique paper sizes.
Tested new parts & used findings to suggest
new parts for assembly. Created tool for
manufacturing consistency and created
procedure for field staff.
May 2011 – August 2011
Summer Intern
Lockheed Martin - Denver, CO
Created a Sharepoint site for internal
production team project.
NON-ENGINEERING
May 2016 – July 2016
Aerial Adventure Guide
Adventures on the Gorge -
Fayetteville, WV
Leader for Zip Line trips on canopy
tours and high adrenaline zip
courses. Guide for high ropes
obstacle course, assisting
customers through difficulties, or
perform rescues. Zip course
maintenance and rebuilding
assistant. Data entry and general
office work as needed.
October 2015 – January 2016
Route Setter / General
Planet Rock Climbing Gym -
Madison Heights, MI
Efficient & creative route setting for
top rope, lead and bouldering,
completed on a daily basis before
gym opened. Regular inspections
of climbing anchors and lead
draws. Other duties: teaching top
rope lessons, gym safety, customer
service and merchandise sales.
SKILLS
Personal
Strong communication skills
Creative problem-solver
Software
MS Office, VBA in Excel & Word
MatLab, LabView, Solidworks,
Minitab
EDUCATION
May 2015
Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering
Rochester Institute of
Technology, - Rochester, NY
GPA: 3.55/4.00