Margaret Merline

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Profile

Mechanical Engineering Major with strong design orientation and experience. I look forward to obtaining a design role in mechanical engineering where I can make a positive contribution utilizing my experience gained through roles with well-established companies and research positions with the University of Minnesota. Skills

• MATLAB

• SolidWorks

• PTC Creo

• R Programming

• C++ Programming

• Minitab

• Excel Programming

• Excellent design skills

• LabVIEW

Education

University of Minnesota Twin Cities (U of M)- Minneapolis Anticipated Graduation: May 2017 Current GPA: 3.38, College of Science and Engineering University of Limerick: Limerick, Ireland Study Abroad Program, Spring 2015 Professional Experience

New Product Development Intern June-August 2016

Tennant Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Worked as part of a mechanical design team on mechanisms for walk behind floor scrubbers. Projects and accomplishments included:

• Redesigned a squeegee lift mechanism for the 5680 walk behind floor scrubber using SolidWorks.

• Created a calculator in Excel to optimize springs in the lift mechanism using force analysis.

• Helped implement competitive benchmark testing through supporting development of test plans.

• Designed and prototyped a squeegee guard system for a new autonomous guided vehicle. Medical Device Center Intern June 2016-January 2017 Medical Device Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Worked on redesigning a chassis for a pediatric exoskeleton for the nonprofit Magic Arms. Projects and accomplishments included:

• Utilized SolidWorks to model design ideas and prototyped a final design idea.

• Organized, scheduled and prepared agenda for meetings with multiple attendees.

• Developed and implemented a complex project timeline.

• Currently writing a publication for the Design of Medical Devices Conference to be held on April 10, 2017. Undergraduate Research Assistant November 2015-Present Human/Machine Design Laboratory-Minneapolis, Minnesota Worked as part of Professor Durfee’s and Professor Carey’s team on developing transcranial direct current stimulation technology for stroke rehabilitation therapy. Projects and accomplishments included:

• Utilized tDCS in conjunction with a tracking program for improved performance on patients.

• Tested the accuracy of the output of the tDCS device by creating a LabVIEW program to measure current.

• Wrote user guides for both the patient and the doctor taking into account human factors. Manufacturing Engineering Intern June-August 2015

Johnson Controls-Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Worked on facility engineering for lead-acid battery manufacturing plants. Projects and accomplishments included:

• Assembled bid packages and quotes and performed analysis with the team to determine cost-effective solutions.

• Developed and prepared specifications for new equipment to fit applications within the lead-acid battery facilities.

• Utilized statistical analysis to improve lead exposures in air.

• Designed ventilation routes on AutoCAD for one of the lead-acid battery facilities. Awards

National Merit Scholar

Northwestern Mutual Scholar

U of M Learning Abroad Center Scholarship

Affiliations

Lead Designer for NIRVA Biomedical Group on Design U February 2016-May 2016 Active Member of Society of Women Engineers September 2014-Present CSE Peer Mentor Program September 2013-Present

3M Mentor Program January 2016-August 2016

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