Aaron A. Rodriguez
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Mechanical Engineer
Performance driven engineer seeking a position with a forward thinking company. Results-focused and detail-oriented professional accomplished in multiple design and development processes. Passionate for the advancement of technical projects and their teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering University of Texas at Austin - GPA: 3.72
Coursework: Mechatronics, Dynamic Systems & Controls, Concepts in Nuclear Radiation, Dynamics 2, Robot Mechanism Design, Engineering Computational Methods, Heat Transfer, Materials Engineering, Fluid Mechanics 2
Skills: Creo Parametric, Solid-Works, Inventor, MatLAB, LabVIEW, and ANSYS
Experience Highlights
FIREFLY SPACE SYSTEMS, Austin, TX, June 2016 – Sept. 2016
Associate State Systems Engineer
Provided engineering support with colleges interfacing with their components; writing and complying with system requirements. Gained knowledge of designing in cryogenic and high pressure conditions.
Key Accomplishments:
Engineered crucial rocket plumbing system comprised of the Liquid Oxygen Transfer Tube and surrounding plumbing.
Utilized FEA to analyze and confirm design stresses and ensure projected force resistance.
Applied expert vendor advice to generate inventive design decisions for Flex Hose assemblies.
SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES, Albuquerque, NM, June 2015 – Aug. 2015
Student Intern
Actively studied academic papers and text to determine conceptual feasibility of design drawing. Determined key parameters of electrical contacts through processing test data. Effectively collaborated with team members to design components using additive manufacturing.
Key Accomplishments:
Constructed a model to define metal bellow properties in geometric terms.
Leveraged knowledge of metal bellows to expertly advise team.
FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTORS, Phoenix, AZ, June 2014 – Aug. 2014
Student Intern
Collaborated with Electrical Engineers and Technicians to produce footprint drawings and troubleshoot microchip handlers.
Key Accomplishments:
Designed parts-catchers for robotic microchip handlers.
Modified existing test socket models and drawings for new chip packages.
APPLIED RESEARCH LABS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Austin, TX, 2013
Student Technician
Managed daily operations of lab including acquiring correct parts from vendors and assisting with the development of multiple projects. Utilized Pro-Engineer to model parts for larger projects.
Key Accomplishments:
Designed a secure room for the Lab.
Assembled multiple server rack components.