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Mechanical/Systems/Robotics Engineer

Location:
St. Louis, MO
Posted:
January 15, 2021

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PATRICK SMITH

adjgb4@r.postjobfree.com 937-***-****

EDUCATION

Washington University in St. Louis BS/MS Candidate 2021/2022 GPA 4.00/4.00 Class Rank 1/385 Dean’s List Brown Fellowship recipient

• BS In Mechanical Engineering with minors in Robotics and Mechatronics; expected graduation May 2021.

• MS in Robotics or Systems Engineering & Mathematics; expected graduation Dec. 2022. Oberlin College & Conservatory BA Candidate 2021 GPA 3.74/4.00 STEM GPA 3.80/4.00 NCAC Scholar Athlete (Basketball) John F. Oberlin Presidential Scholarship recipient

• BA in 3-2 Engineering with minors in Physics, Math, and Computer Science; expected degree conferral May 2021.

• Recipient of the “Strongest Squirrel” award from the Athletic Department for displaying leadership, character, and toughness. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Assistant Web Developer

Washington University in St. Louis—Aug. 2019 to present.

• Provided web development support for the university's School of Arts & Sciences, aiding their work transitioning the school’s various department, faculty, and administrative pages into a new theme and format.

• Worked mainly in WordPress and Drupal, but HTML/CSS knowledge proved useful. Undergraduate Teaching Fellow & Peer Tutor

Washington University in St. Louis—Aug. 2020 to present—and Oberlin College—Sep. 2017 to present.

• Graded assignments, held office hours, ran problem-solving sessions, and aided students and instructors in STEM courses.

• Taught courses include: Statics & Mechanics of Materials, Electrical & Electronic Circuits (classroom and laboratory), and Mechanics & Materials Science Laboratory.

• Tutored courses include: Intro to Chemistry, Calculus I and II, Physics I, and Intro to Computer Science. Lead Web Developer, Architectural Engineering Intern Your-BIM United, Inc.—May 2019 to Aug. 2019.

• Built and maintained the company’s corporate domain, website, databases, social media profiles, and employee email accounts.

• Built these websites from scratch using HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL.

• Managed a team tasked with designing corporate logos and website theme/layout.

• Developed methods of incorporating Dynamo (a Python-based programming application) routines into the company's Autodesk Revit models as part of the company's ongoing architectural projects. Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Istech Manufacturing LLC—May 2019 to Aug. 2019.

• Worked on the shop floor aiding in several stages of the design and manufacturing processes for a variety of products.

• Processes include injection molding, turning, printing, and mechanical assembly. CAD Draftsman

Independent Contractor—Mar. 2016 to May 2016.

• Worked in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to create models and engineering prints that my client sent to manufacturers.

• Used my background in mechanical design and manufacturing processes to aid them during the design phase. TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Systems/electronics simulation software: MATLAB, Simulink, NI Multisim, PSPICE, Gurobi, and Wolfram Mathematica.

• Programming languages: C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, HTML/CSS, PHP, PBASIC, VEX, LaTex, and WolframScript.

• Hardware programming: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, CNC machine, PLC, and 3D printer.

• FEA/FEM software: Certified SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Design Associate; Altair Inspire suite, COMSOL Multiphysics, and ANSYS.

• Other CAD/CAE software: Autodesk Inventor, Revit, and AutoCAD; OpenSCAD constructive solid geometry scripting.

• Manufacturing processes: milling, turning, drilling, 3D printing, mechanical assembly, and circuit design/construction.

• Material processing: various heat treatments, surface finishing methods, strain hardening, and cold working techniques.

• Operating Systems: knowledge of Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems and architectures.

• Leadership: Project management, time management and scheduling, and project presentation. PATRICK SMITH

adjgb4@r.postjobfree.com 937-***-****

RELEVENT DESIGN PROJECTS

BattleBot

• Lead a team tasked with designing and building a “BattleBot” which won the Xtreme BOTS state competition at Wright State University (Ohio). Invited to participate in the national competition.

• Worked in Autodesk Inventor to model and generate manufacturing prints for every part in the design.

• Manufactured and assembled the bot in-house using CNC machines and manual mills. Smart Drink Dispenser

• Part of a team that developed and prototyped the Arduino logic and circuitry required to create a smart drink dispenser.

• Used thermal, optical, and capacitive weight sensors to provide stimulus for controlling an LED and a servo motor.

• Modeled the physical prototype in SOLIDWORKS and ran a cost and safety analysis. Improved Electric Guitar

• Researched and designed ways to integrate foot pedal effect technology directly into a hand-built guitar.

• Modified purchased guitar parts using a CNC machine and drill press to house additional, hand-wired circuit components. Magic Mirror

• Part of a team that designed, programmed, and built a prototype “Magic Mirror.”

• Programmed a Raspberry Pi to run Python scripts to display the time, date, and current weather on a two-way mirror.

• Manufactured using table saw, manual mill, drill press, and mechanical assembly. Various Programming/Research Projects

• Researched and implemented methodology for optimizing FEA/FEM software in structural analysis.

• Created optimization software designed to maximize group parity under a given set of metrics and constraints.

• Developed MATLAB code and Simulink models to simulate and analyze structural, vibrational, and thermal systems. OTHER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

• Created and managed project used at high school engineering summer program. Led daily activities and mentored students as they completed the program.

• Counseled students seeking to simultaneously pursue the PLTW Engineering program and AP track.

• Captained the club basketball team at Washington University in St. Louis.

• Mentored and coached youth select basketball teams. Designed and ran drills to target specific skills and fundamentals. Coached at Norris Cole’s Hoopz and Blue-Collar Hoops Academies.

• Lead musical group that wrote and performed original songs. Organized schedules and managed group member personalities.



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