Engineering Mechanical

Ian A. New

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Objective

To obtain a position that will further advance my knowledge in the career of Mechanical Engineering. Seeking a facility where my personal qualifications and current people skills will allow me to excel while advancing my learning beyond the classroom and widen my scope of experience within the field of my career choice.

Education

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Mi. Graduated December 2019

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) Cumulative GPA 2.85

Completed Courses in Major:

Technical Communication, Engineering Graphics, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Statics, Dynamics, Materials Science, Mechanics of Materials, Machine Design I, Mechanism Analysis, Engineering Experimentation, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Mechanical Systems Control, Circuit Analysis I, Machine & Electronics Circuits, Heat Transfer, Environmental Systems Design in Buildings, Thermodynamics I, Thermodynamics II, Internal Combustion Engines, Design of Thermal Systems, Advanced Thermal Design

Senior Design Project - Topology Optimization

The objective of this project is to use Finite Element Analysis to optimize material layout of a structure to reduce the total mass while retaining the same load bearing capabilities.

Team project with shared responsibilities

ANSYS simulation software was used for the static structural analysis and topology optimization

Multiple mechanical components used in the aerospace and automotive industries were considered

The simulation results were compared to experimental results obtained from a bending test performed on 3D printed parts

Key Skills and Knowledge areas

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Work closely with team members to complete projects and achieve engineering goals

Creating and reading engineering blueprints using AutoCAD

Experience with metrology, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems

Fundamental knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Experience with designing hydraulic and pneumatic controllers (P, PI, PID controllers)

Knowledge of manufacturing process and statistical distribution functions most used in engineering applications

Experience calculating safety factors for various mechanical components

Finite element analysis of structures and thermal fluid flow systems

Experience designing heat exchangers, heat pipes, heat sinks, and thermoelectric systems

3D modeling using various engineering software

Test lab equipment inspection

Able to organize data sheets and generate graphs from data to identify trends and useful information

Experience with creating LabVIEW graphical programs

Computer Programs

AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Mathcad, MATLAB, LabVIEW, ANSYS, Romax Technolog, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Work Experience

Jets Pizza Waterford MI. Shift Supervisor 2011 – 2017

Assigned responsibilities to crewmembers and was responsible for customer satisfaction and employee related issues during shift.

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