JOSEPH V. TRAN
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EDUCATION Wayne State University Detroit, MI April 2020
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology GPA: 3.3
SKILLS Equipment: 3D Printers, Fanuc Robots, CNC
Software & Database: Catia V5, NX 11, Solidworks, SAP, Python
Technical: DFMEA, GD&T, iRVision, Robot Programming, DVP&R, Root Cause Analysis
INTERNSHIPS
Mechanical Engineering Intern – Closures Design Team Feb 2020 – Jun 2020
EDAG Inc Troy, MI
•Developed a Design Verification Plan and Report for closure systems requirements
•Coordinated between the Design Team and CAE Team to perform load case tests
•Investigated use case scenarios of the vehicle to help illustrate possible failure modes
•Constructed a manufacturing bill of processes for the closure system using Catia 3DX
•Led and oversaw the design & release of the windshield and windows
•Maintained the Bill of Materials to match all updates and changes
CAD Intern Aug 2019 – Jan 2020
Model & Tools Shelby Charter Twp, MI
•Supported Bill of Materials validations for components and assemblies using Catia V5
•Designed and detailed drawings of various tools for manufacturing Catia V5 and NX 11
•Verified standards for the designs before sending it to the floor for fabrication
•Drafted the floor plan for the new work area and optimized space utilization
Mechanical Design Intern - Vehicle Dynamics Hydraulics Mar 2018 – Mar 2019
Continental AG Auburn Hills, MI
•Contributed to a team of 6 in managing the design process for various hydraulics components
•Designed and detailed drawings for each prototype part and assemblies in Catia V5
•Fabricated fixtures and various function testing to ensure no defects in the product
•Conducted and supported PLM of several products using SAP to increase efficiency in the team process
•Maintained the Bill of Materials to reflect the product and its variants
ENGINEERING PROJECT
Modular 3D Printed Robot Arm, Wayne State University Jan 2020– Apr 2020
•Designed modular robot arm and package hardware using Catia V5
•Programmed an android phone app to control the robot arm via Bluetooth using MIT App inventor
ACTIVITIES
Wayne State Robotics Team Apr 2019 – Apr 2020
•Supported the development of the robot frame
•Flashed the Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) to drive the motors
•Designed the wire harness for the accessory power such as LIDAR and GPS
Formula Hybrid SAE (FHSAE) Mar 2020 – Apr 2020
•Designed mounting system for motor and battery system
•Installed high-voltage wiring to connect motor and battery system