Robert Nicholas von Seelen

516-***-**** · adxcu5@r.postjobfree.com · 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

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