Mechanical Engineering Technical Support

Saneela Rabbani

**-** ******** **** *** Fl 347-***-****

Kew Gardens, NY 11415 **************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, Flushing, NY

Bachelors of Science, December 2016

Major: Mechatronics Engineering; GPA: 3.85/4.0

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Computer-Related Skills: SolidWorks, CATIA, COMSOL, Matlab, Windows, Linux and basic programming including C++

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Skills: Instruction List, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, Ladder Diagram

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY

Laboratory Technician 01/2016-12/2016

Responsible for all equipment in the Fluid Dynamics, Mechanical Testing and Mechatronics Lab

Provided all required technical support to ensure effective function of laboratory

Troubleshot laboratory equipment such as PLC automation stations and wind tunnel

Communicated with suppliers and vendors in regards to laboratory equipment and equipment maintenance

Tutor/Supplemental Instructor 11/2014-06/2016

Tutored college students in Physics, Calculus, Mechanical Engineering, PLC Mechatronics and Control Systems courses

Planned and led study groups with students to strengthen and build on coursework which led to improvement in overall grade

Administered and proctored exams, quizzes and laboratory experiments

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, TN

ORISE Post-Bachelor Research Intern 06-2016-/08/2016

Used COMSOL Multiphysics for Computational Fluid Dynamics studies on the effect of eccentricity on fully developed pipe flow on the convective heat transfer and Darcy friction factor

Concluded with results that supported the ongoing project for implementing design change for a 2nd generation irradiation target holder at the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) of Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Identified and related findings in results to previously unknown failures of rabbit designs implemented in HFIR, which now will be further researched

Pall Corporation Port Washington, NY

Research and Development Intern 09/2015-03/2016

Characterized membranes such as PTFE and Nylon through various mechanical tests

Analyzed pore size of membrane using Porolux 1000 machine

Determined membrane properties through mechanical tests such as water flows, gold tests, mechanical stability and color test

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

IOTA: A Digital Braille Clock Senior Capstone Project, 2016

Devised the concept of a digital braille clock for the visually impaired

Researched required components that satisfy the engineering and market needs of the clock

Implemented and researched the working principle of all finalized components

Created a testing station to test the code to the microcontroller and all electronic components on a breadboard

Developed and programmed algorithm using the Arduino software

Soldered all electronic components to a printed circuit board (PCB) upon completion of working code from the testing station

Received third place at the Annual Technology Day 2016 at Vaughn College for paper and presentation and second place at the ASEE Annual Student Manufacturing Design Competition 2016

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Founding Treasurer of the Society of Women Engineers, Vaughn College Chapter 10/2012-06/2016

Partnered with Thomas A. Edison high school to work with their female students using Arduino Flora to design fashionable tote bags

Integrated fashion and technology through the Arduino Uno and Neopixels to create interest in engineering for students through teaching on how to make headbands with LED lights

Led a competition based workshop for over 40 middle-school and high-school students and taught basic principles of mechanical engineering, problem solving and group-work through bridge design using a case study

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