Mechanical Engineering Design

Education: University of Idaho, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.23

Engineering Clubs:

ASME Micro-Baja: Manufacturing Team Leader; ensured vehicle subsystems functioned together and were finished on schedule.

Formula Hybrid (FHSAE): Suspension team leader; led the design, testing, and manufacture a carbon fiber suspension A-arms

Software Experience:

SolidWorks: Advanced electromechanical product design, parametric modeling, sheet metal, advanced surfacing, manufacturing drawings, static simulation, fluid simulation, fatigue analysis, motion studies, rendering

Engineering Equation Solver (EES): Used for thermodynamic and fluid system analysis

Other: MATLAB, Master Cam X7, Excel, Word, Power Point, TK-Solver, ANSYS

Open to learning new software tools

Manufacturing Knowledge and Operator Skill:

In depth knowledge of injection molding processes, materials, mold and part design

Rapid Prototyping (FDM, SLA, SLS), CNC lathe, CNC mill, manual mill, manual lathe, urethane casting, finishing

Welding processes and weldment design, including high performance materials like titanium

Work Experience:

Mechanical Designer: Freeman Marine Duration, February 2015 through May 2015

Utilized SolidWorks to create manufacturing ready 3D models and drawings of high end marine enclosures (large yacht doors)

Generated comprehensive bills of materials for use by Purchasing and Work Order Engineering.

Utilized top down modeling techniques to generate easily adjustable builder models for variations of common products

Mechanical Design Engineer: Robotics Unlimited Duration, September 2015 to Present

Used SolidWorks to design robotic prototypes

Built and tested functional prototypes with design for manufacturing (injection mold-ability) as a primary design requirement

Created functional and aesthetic prototypes using 3D printing, Urethane casting, CNC machining, and hand finishing

Electromechanical component selection: switches, connectors, sensors, DC motors, potentiometers, encoders, gearboxes, etc.

Managed the mechanical design and development of multiple complex projects

Co-wrote and filed patents.

Licenses: EIT December, 2014

About Me: I was raised on a large farm and ranch in Idaho. Farming in Idaho is no easy task as Idaho is largely a desert. Every inch of our farm is irrigated artificially. This fun and challenging upbringing taught the true meaning of hard work. Metal fabrication and woodworking were my childhood hobbies. I had crazy ideas but not the technical skills or knowledge to bring them to make them a reality, this frustration led me to pursue a career in Mechanical Engineering.

Outside of work, I love to ski, backpack, and spearfish. I actively pursue the enjoyment of the outdoor activities and beautiful landscapes.

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