Xin Qian

• **** Ellendale Place, Los Angeles, CA 90007 • 213-***-**** • acyzdw@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Seeking an entry-level job in the field of mechanical engineering. Available immediately.

Skills in 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, Creo/ProE), assembly drawing with BOM, sheet metal design, reading engineering drawings; knowledge of GD&T, ASME standards, manufacturing processes.

Excellent adaptability in new environment, quick learner, active team player.

Education

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 08/15-12/16

Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) GPA: 3.9/4.0

Courses: Flight Mechanics, Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures, Materials Selection, Computer-Aided Design of Mechanical Systems (SolidWorks 2015 training course: modeling and FEA)

UM-SJTU Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China 09/11-08/15

Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) GPA: 3.5/4.0

Experience

Engine Design Intern, Ricardo, Shanghai, China 06/16-08/16

Mastered skills in Creo and Windchill systems, and 3D modeling process (skeleton, casting/forging parts, and machined parts). Learnt design guidelines about engine components.

Created 3D assembly of horizontal-split connecting rod in Creo, then modified the model to an angle-split connecting rod for a 3.0L diesel engine project.

Benchmarked variable intake manifold, SOHC rocker layout concept for diesel engine with four valves per cylinder, and T-junction connecting for vacuum pump.

Research Project, UM-SJTU Joint Institute, Shanghai, China 05/14-08/14

Designed and established experimental procedure, setup, and analytical methods to study the characteristics of sloshing wave.

Gained hands on experience with laser cutting machine, vibration exciter, high-speed camera, laser rangefinder, thin film pressure sensor, and LabVIEW.

Designed various baffles and compared their abilities of reducing sloshing pressure.

Course Projects, USC&UM-SJTU Joint Institute

CAD of Mechanical Systems: designed and analyzed a centrifugal governor with static simulation and frequency analysis by controlling four parameters in SolidWorks

Design and Manufacturing II: designed and manufactured a mechatronic walking machine using glue and acrylic boards only, given two 180-degree range servo motors.

Design and Manufacturing I: designed and manufactured a metal trebuchet (3D model in UG) with shooting distance larger than 50 ft.

Skills&Personal Info.

Software: SolidWorks, Creo/ProE, UG, AutoCAD, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Mathematica

Language: Mandarin, English, Finnish(roughly)

Other experience: Teaching assistant, Exchange student in Finland, Machine shop training (CNC lathe)

Interests: Erhu, BMX, Basketball, Pool