CARL J. MICHELOTTI
224-***-**** ad3ytq@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Iowa State University – Ames, IA
Master of Science in Engineering: Mechanical Engineering (Advanced Materials) May 2024 Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Mechanical Engineering May 2023 Cumulative GPA: 3.1/4.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Iowa State University – College of Engineering Ames, IA Research Assistant /
Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2023 – Present
Programming of Kawasaki CX 165 large payload robots, building the framework with ROS2 and C++.
Research and implementation of a fully automated tool path and motion planning pipeline based of point cloud data obtained and filtered with 3d cameras and sensors.
Development of a real-time interpolation algorithm through Poisson surface reconstruction to fill in lost surface data. Ames National Laboratory Ames, IA
Research Assistant May 2023 – August 2023
Synthetization of graphite-based microstructures induced by high-power pulsed lasers. Testing using RAMAN and IR spectroscopy.
Research exploring the integration of laser induced graphene with supercapacitors and highly responsive sensors for evaluating biological interactions in the rhizosphere.
Xylem Inc. Morton Grove, IL
Manufacturing Resiliency Engineering Intern May 2022 – August 2022
Led the development of an engineering resiliency program, mapping manufacturing processes into site-specific documentation.
Developed a redundancy plan designed to minimize disruption of manufacturing processes across international sites communicating with global leaders to ensure a seamless approach to unforeseen production interruptions. Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Libertyville, IL Manufacturing / Automation Engineer May 2021 – February 2022
Implemented and programmed UR robotics using proprietary software to automate an array of Mazak CNC mills to reach a production standard of more than 400 components completed daily.
Redesigned an ISO Class 10 (ISO4) cleanroom to sterilize and package MRI focusing lenses. Ensured proper HEPA filtration, black light inspection, and water deionization to meet acceptable standards. Aldridge Electric, Inc. Chicago, IL / Leavenworth, KS Project Management / Power Foundations Intern May 2019 – August 2020
Coordinated a large scale 365kV monopole instillation for substation-to-substation powerline connection.
Delivered documentation on progress and created submittals for RFIs on-site. TECHNICAL SKILLS
CAD (Solidworks, NX, Fusion)
MATLAB
Laser Based Manufacturing
Surface Metrology
Structural Analysis
Fluid Simulation
Finite Element Analysis
RAMAN Spectroscopy
ROS2 (Robotic Operating System)
C++
Python
System Design
ORGANIZATIONS / AWARDS
ZIESS Academic Program Scholarship recipient
Iowa State CYtation Faculty Award
Dean’s List – 3 Semesters
Balsa Wood Bridge Competition 1st Place
Cyclone Rocketry