Robert Nicholas von Seelen
516-***-**** · ******@*****.*** · Garden City, NY
Education
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Graduating May 2023 University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Graduate-Level Coursework:
• Advanced Mechanics of Solids
• Foundations of Additive Manufacturing
Projects
Capstone Design Jan 2022 – May 2023
Performance-Enhancing Exhaust Manifold for an Internal Combustion Engine
• Designed geometry of exhaust manifold to optimize flow of exhaust gasses by applying the concept of inertial tuning
• Machined raw materials according to design specifications and assembled prototypes using shielded metal arc welding
• Analyzed prototype test data to validate efficacy of the tuned manifold design for use on a 212cc four-stroke gas engine
• Increased the engine’s power and torque output by improving the scavenging effect of the exhaust system Marine Oil Cooler Sep 2022 – Dec 2022
• Applied heat transfer knowledge to design a shell-and-tube oil cooler for a marine vessel using CAD software
• Developed a Python algorithm to determine the geometric parameters which optimized ratio of overall heat transfer coefficient to total pressure drop of the system
• Iterated code to remove ineffective designs and rate viable designs to narrow down final parameter selection Experience
Field Engineer Intern May 2022 – Aug 2022
TLCO LED Lighting
Garden City, NY
• Evaluated existing lighting fixtures at various client facilities
• Assisted with the design process and implementation of new energy-saving LED fixture systems at client facilities
• Provided clients with an overview of product specifications and estimated utility cost savings Manager (Seasonal) Jun 2017 – Jan 2023
Adelphi Delicatessen & Caterers
Garden City, NY
• Developed leadership skills overseeing employees and business operations
• Coordinated delivery logistics for a high volume of orders daily
• Communicated with vendors and suppliers
• Addressed customers’ concerns to ensure their satisfaction Junior Volunteer Firefighter Jan 2016 – Aug 2018
Garden City Fire Department
Garden City, NY
• Trained with professional firefighters for a variety of emergency scenarios
• Improved problem-solving skills while working in a fast-paced team setting Skills
• SolidWorks, AutoCAD, COMSOL Multiphysics, CREO Parametric, MATLAB, Python, Ansys, Microsoft Office
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Mechanically inclined, skilled with a variety of tools and machinery
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals
• Detail-oriented, organized, and excellent communication ability