SILAS HOFFSTAETTER, E.I.T.

adjmq9@r.postjobfree.com 607-***-****

EDUCATION:

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York [3.89 GPA] Buffalo, NY Master of Industrial Engineering Management Expected: 05/2021 University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Buffalo, NY Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering 05/2020 CERTICIFICATIONS:

Mechanical Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) 03/2020

Amateur Radio Technician License 01/2020

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Drafting Programs: PTC Creo, Solidworks, AutoDesk Inventor, Blender, FreeCAD, NI MultiSIM Programming Languages: Java, Robot-C, G-Code, MatLab, Arduino Handwork Tools: Laser Cutting Machine, Soldering, Breadboard, Lathe, Milling Machine Computer Skills: Git, LaTeX

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Stara Corporation Miami, FL

Mechanical Engineering Intern 06/2019 - 08/2019

Designed a picosatellite’s solar panel release mechanism from concept generation to prototyping to reduce shock and vibration for higher performance detumbling as well as improved overall mission success rate

Researched materials using NASA’s Outgassing Data for Selecting Spacecraft Materials

Contacted potential industry partners about product specifications to determine most suitable materials

Engineered structural components to ensure manufacturability through understanding CNC limitations UB Nanosat Structures Subsystem Buffalo, NY

Engineer 01/2019 - 03/2020

Built the electronic control system for the automatic magnetorquer winder for mission LinkSat

Created the burn wire electronics for the antenna release mechanism

Machined components such as mount plates for various satellite sensors and tools

Modeled component replicas for vibration testing to ensure structural integrity in a launch setting PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

Face Shields for Medical Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic Ithaca, NY Independent 03/2020 - 06/2020

Created over 500 3D Printed face shields for medical workers at the Hospital for Special Surgeries in New York, Medical Students at the Zucker School of Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, and more

Improved the 3DVerkstan mask to be more comfortable for long-term use and optimized printing files

Made a website to find those in need of masks and raise $1000 in funds. https://faceshield.launchaco.com/ LEADERSHIP:

President, University at Buffalo Badminton Club 01/2017 - 05/2019

Founded the University at Buffalo Badminton Club and Accommodated over 50 participants at weekly events

Presented the club’s permanency case to the student senate which earned the organization permanent status Vice President, University at Buffalo Japanese Student Association 08/2017 - 05/2018

Planned multiple events which attracted 100+ people and earned over $2500 for the organization

Organized 3 general body meetings every semester and bi-weekly e-board meetings ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Languages: English (native), German (fluent)

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