PHILLIP MICHAEL MITCHELL

Mechanical Engineering

850-***-**** • adkipf@r.postjobfree.com • Niceville, FL (Open to Relocation) EDUCATION

B.S. Mechanical Engineering University of West Florida Aug 2020 Institution GPA: 3.52 Major GPA: 3.59

Founding ArgoTots Team, 1x Dean’s List, 2x President’s List PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Design Engineer Intern Firmware Systems, Inc Jan 2020 – Current

Aid with the transition from previously 2D CAD to 3D using SolidWorks.

Assist with installation of components to increase production output.

Conduct material testing with the goal of saving cost during fabrication.

Instrumentation testing and installation, as well as data recording and analysis. Engineering Statics Grader University of West Florida Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

Select by Engineer professor to assist ME students with complicated homework or questions.

Assist Engineer professors with grading papers and leaving feedback for the students in EGM 2500. Ski Lift Operator Kirkwood Mountain Resort Dec 2015 – Apr 2016

Perform operating procedures and safety inspections.

Monitor ski lift operation while interacting with customers and ensuring their safety during operation.

Diagnose mechanical problems during operation to maintain optimal amounts of runtime.

Report error code to the engineer team, and keep the team informed to resolve issues. PROJECTS

Arduino Piano Player Team Programming Lead/Leader of a 5-person team Aug 2019 – May 2020

Design wiring routes and schematics using drawings and custom MultiSim and SolidWorks models.

Utilize C# with Arduino microcontroller to control 61 solenoids to actuate piano keys.

Integrate an image recognition program to grant the system the ability to “read” sheet music in JPEGs.

Designate tasks to team members providing feedback to ensure deadlines were met. Automatic Vent Hood Personal Project May 2019 – Aug 2019

Use of Arduino IDE and C# Visual Studios integration to sense humidity and control system.

Design and fabricate entire system that includes vent hood, fan, and housing.

Allows for hands-free control of vent hood system while cooking so user’s hands can stay clean. ArgoTots Tractor for Disabled Child Team Lead/Coordinator Aug 2018 - May 2019 This project was featured on the local news and the John Deere official blog

Modify a battery-powered tractor for a boy with cerebral palsy (Design & 3D print steering wheel with increased mechanical advantage, create remote switch for parents to control in emergency situations)

Create and design a chassis starting from drawings and custom SolidWorks models.

Ensure deadlines, expectations, and safety were checked frequently during this project. SKILLS

CAD: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Ansys, MultiSim, Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Numerical Analysis: MATLAB, Simulink.

System: C/C++, C#, Java, Python, Visual Studios, .NET Framework, Arduino IDE, Algorithm Development. Additive Manufacturing: Use of Makerbot & SolidWorks with PLA to create unique and custom parts. Mechatronic System Design and Development