Mechanical Engineer

Richard Scott Breault

***************@***.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-breault/ 203-***-**** Aspiring engineering professional with a wide range of experience across several industries. Graduating in May 2021 and currently seeking a full-time position that will utilize and build upon existing engineering skills, as well as fuel a strong passion for innovation and problem solving. Proven to be a highly motivated self-starter, team-player, and effective communicator in many facets. EDUCATION:

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI May 2021

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Cumulative GPA: 3.55 Bachelor of Arts, German

International Engineering Program

Technische Universitӓt (TU) Braunschweig, Germany October 2019-February 2020 Foreign Exchange Semester

C1 Language Certificate (Deutsch für Maschinenbauingeneure / German for Mechanical Engineers) B2.2 Language Certificate (Technisches Deutsch / Technical German) PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

PI USA (Physik Instrumente) May 2020-August 2020

Mechanical Engineering Intern Hopkinton, MA

• Performed dimensional inspections of many components and assemblies using a CMM machine and TouchDMIS software.

• Weekly assembly, cycling, testing, and packaging of flexure stages equipped with piezo actuators.

• Performed interferometry experiments to measure noise floor for variety of vibration control tables and analyzed data using Python. Dimeo Construction Company May 2019-August 2019

Project Intern Quonset, RI

• Produced sketches for RFIs with Bluebeam based on existing conditions as well as Tekla BIM models.

• Recorded and logged observations in the field, produced relevant markups using Bluebeam, and communicated information internally.

• Created a logistics plan to safely transport and install 220-foot bridge cranes and communicated updates weekly. Viessmann Manufacturing U.S. June 2018-August 2018 LEED Project Intern Warwick, RI

• Worked with R&D Department to write a White Paper on commercial hot water boilers, published on company website.

• The white paper addressed LEED v4, an environmental accreditation for new construction and renovation projects. ENGINEERING PROJECTS AND SKILLS:

5-Axis 3D Printer September 2020 – Present

Senior Capstone Design Kingston, RI

• Designed components and assemblies using SolidWorks and modeled those design concepts for testing in Abaqus.

• Manufactured components using rapid prototyping methods and incorporated customized parts to retrofit of an existing 3D printer.

• Assumed role as Team Leader to maintain weekly contact with team’s sponsor and update project management records. Institut für Fahrzeugtechnik (Institute for Automotive Engineering) November 2019-February 2020 Research Assistant Braunschweig, Germany

• Created a GUI program using Python to display components of a hybrid car in real time.

• Connected Arduino microcontroller to retrieve signals from a test vehicle’s CAN-Bus computer system via CANdb++ software. Computer Software Skills

• Coding Languages: MATLAB & Simulink, Python (NumPy, Matplotlib, Tkinter/PyQt5), TouchDMIS, C++ (Arduino IDE).

• CAD & Rapid Protoyping: SolidWorks, Abaqus, IdeaMaker, Cura, Tekla BIMsight

• Microsoft Office Proficiencies: Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher Certifications: OSHA 10 Safety Certification, Procore Certification for Engineers LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES:

German IEP Ambassador September 2020-Present

Ambassador / Mentor Kingston, RI

• Regular attendance of events for incoming freshmen and current URI Students who have questions or concerns. Sigma Chi Fraternity, Delta Sigma Chapter September 2017-May 2018 Scholarship Chairman (2018-2019) Kingston, RI

• Implemented minimum study requirements for all members in the organization.

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