Lucas R. Peckham
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EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
Mechanical Engineering September 2017 - May 2023
Graduate in 2023 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, BA in German Language, and Minor in Math
● Relevant coursework completed: Foundations of Engineering, and Physics 1 and 2, Calculus 1, 2 and 3, Differential Equations, Mechanics of Materials, Engineering Materials, General Chemistry, Passive and Active Circuits, Manufacturing Process and System, Dynamic Engineering Graphics, Design of Machinery, Application of Mechanics in Design, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Fluid mechanics, System Dynamics, Engineering Analysis, Statics, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Engineering Experimentation, statistical methods in research, Capstone design MCE, Mechanics of composite materials, and Intro to finite element method
Ponaganset High School Glocester, RI
September 2013- May 2017
WORK EXPERIENCE
Vosseler reels kg
Talheim, Baden-Wurtenberg, Germany
Intern March 2023- August 25th 2023
● 3D modeling
Designed a new production line in solidworks
Redesigned the spool and spool housing for one of the reels
Updated the 3D model for the handle
● Researching and developing new product variation
Redesigned the spool and spool housing for one of the reels
Updated the 3D model for the handle
● Created a new file organization system
Redesigned the organization system to be more intuitive and have the files accessible within 3 clicks
Hayward Industries, Inc
North Kingston, RI
Intern January 30th 2022- August 22nd 2022
● 3D modeling
Designing and developing manufacturing and assembly tools
■ created a tool to hold a cable perpendicular to a motherboard during and after potting
● Problem solving
Found and resolved problems facing some of the lines
● Assembly line design
Integrated flex line 1 into flex line 3
● Time management
Created and stuck to a timeline for the Flexline integration project
● Create design and production timelines
Created and designed a timeline for the Flexline integration Project Hayward Industries, Inc
North Kingston, RI
Intern May 30th 2021- August 25th 2021
● Assembly of control panels
Assembled a control panel for a production carousel
● Assembly of Assembly lines and assembly line robots
Assembled new lines and a production carousell
● How to communicate across departments
Communicated effectively with 3 separate departments including quality control, research and development, finances, manufacturing, testing and the production floor
● How to work within a team
Clarke Valve
North Kingston
Intern May 20th 2019- Sept 1st 2019
● Organized and inventoried materials and units
● Assembled and tested valves
● Helped improve and streamline the assembly process for large valves
● Redesigned a module to improve measurement accuracy
● Rearranged stocking area to improve efficiency
Activities
Ponaganset High First Robotics Team Glocester, RI
Director of Public Relations November 2016 – April 2017
● Collaborated with fellow team members to develop fundraising, and financial planning
● Participated as a member of the First Robotics Team for four years Ponaganset Athletics Glocester, RI
Wrestling March 2014 – May 2017
● Placed 1st in RI 160 lbs in 2017
Track and Field-Pole Vaulting March 2014 – May 2017
● Trained as a pole vaulter placing 5th in RI State Championships URI Athletics
Wrestling January 2019- May 2022
● Placed top 6 in New England in all 3 years
● Trained new wrestlers
● Coordinated team bonding events
● Improved outreach
● Maintained social distancing policies during training
● Created training program for team
Skills and certifications
Computer Skills: Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, MATLAB, Excel, Word, Powerpoint Interests
Wrestling, Blacksmithing, Metalcasting, Brewing, Cooking in homemade wood fired oven, Jugger, Brazilian jiu jitsu, Warhammer 40k