JOHN HOUSTON

** ******* ******, **********, ** 03052 603-***-**** acyr9f@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I am currently enrolled in a dual major program for biomedical and mechanical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) with intent to complete my degree in May of 2017. I am currently seeking a full-time position to enhance my development as an engineer and gain a greater understanding of how the skills I have attained this far can be of use to a team. Exposure to the current state of the engineering industry would hold a great deal of importance as I approach the transition from my collegiate career into the professional industry.

Skills

CAD

Stress analysis training

FEA tools

Manufacturing systems integration

Technical problem-solving

Embedded Hardware C Code

3-D Milling & Machining

Microsoft: Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Data Acquisition

Statistical Data Analysis

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Bacteria Gel Cultures

MATLAB

Product Fabrication

3-D Printing

Welding

Siemans NX

Lathe machine

Surgical Procedure & Operation assistance

Certified through the Albany Stratton VA, Medical Center for research practices

Work History

Undergraduate Research Summer 2016 - Current

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Troy, New York

Received research training to work on in vitro studies as well as monitor pre-clinical models of studies conducted by the

Musculoskeletal Mechanics Lab. Programmed data analysis of sensors used for triangulation tracking system as well worked on product design and fabrication for custom parts.

The studies conducted centered around the “Implementation of an Implantable Sensor for Spine Force Measurement" project.

Assistant Laborer Summer 2015

Jim Bonin Construction – Litchfield, New Hampshire

Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.

Supported construction management in loading and unloading building materials used for construction.

Midshipman Fall 2012

United Sates Navy – Annapolis, Maryland

Completed the tradition of Annapolis' plebe summer boot camp, obtained valuable leadership, ethic and moral characteristic through military experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Biomedical & Mechanical Engineering Current

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute- Troy, New York GPA: 3.50

Senior Design "Capstone" - Developed an autonomous portable system that facilitates pediatric ventilation without encumbering mobility.

Elements of Mechanical Design – Studied the design of integrated assemblies and failure modes from various causes.

Modeling and Control of Dynamic Systems – Modeled complex mechanical and electrical systems and verified their mechanisms of control.

Mechanical Systems Lab - Tolerancing; gear kinematics and torque transfer; stress-strain behavior; beam bending; contact, friction, and wear; snap fasteners; fatigue; mechanical component design and analysis.

Embedded Control – Developed the hardware and software for multiple embedded systems.

Extracurricular Activities

Biomedical Engineering Program Mentor 2013 - Present

President of Pi Tau Sigma, Mechanical National Engineering Honor Society 2015 - Present

RPI Varsity Football 2012 - 2013

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