Jackson Leland Herrod

***** ********** ***, **** ***** Gardens, FL, 33412

adz9ib@r.postjobfree.com

561-***-****

U.S. Citizen

Education

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Dynamic Systems Specialization

GPA: 2.78 / 4.00

Career Objective

As a recent graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering, I am eager to join a dynamic team and collaborate with senior leaders on goal-oriented projects within the industry. I am seeking an opportunity that will provide a path towards personal growth and advancement in mechanical engineering. Skills

• Microsoft PowerPoint • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel

• Creo Parametric • MATLAB • Arduino

• Adams Car • C / C++ • Video Editing

• Web Development • AutoCAD • Physics

Work Experience

• Engineer 1 Pike Engineering October 2022 – February 2023

- Collaborated with a team of talented engineers and designers to strengthen the power grid against storms.

- Conducted research using web resources and field visits to develop plans for the removal of current overhead power lines and poles, and the installation of new underground primary and service lines.

Project Experience

• Stirling Engine: Built a functional Stirling engine using Creo Parametric and the machine shop.

• Solar panels: Collaborated on a group presentation about the engineering and market implementation of solar panels.

• Wheelchair mechanism: Applied mechanical design principles to create a wheelchair mechanism that provided easy storage and access to backpacks for users.

• Tensile test: Conducted a comprehensive study on the effects of heat treatment on various metal alloys and used MATLAB to visualize experimental data.

• Engineering design: Worked with a team on a group design project, using the engineering design process to provide a solution for unreachable high-ceiling light fixtures.

• Gear box: Created a 3D model and simulation of a gear box, including gear train specifications, gear train forces, and factors of safety based on the most heavily loaded gears.

• Mechatronics design: Utilized Arduino, mechatronics, and 3D printing to develop a self-parking car in a mechatronics design project.

• Senior design: Contributed to the design of a reusable cryogenic connector for refueling missions on the moon as a test engineer in a year-long project sponsored by NASA.

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