Engineering Lab Assistant

Tejaswi Shakya

***********@*****.*** 610-***-**** Reading, PA 19601 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejaswishakya/ Education

Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA May 2024 Associate of Science in Engineering GPA: 3.95

Honors: Dean’s and President List (August 2021 – Present), Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society Pennsylvania State University, Reading, PA Expected December 2027 Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (August 2024-December 2026) Relevant Coursework

MET-130 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS August 2023 – December 2023 Covers the principles and application of alternating (AC) and direct (DC) current electricity, industrial sequential control and electrical controls construction as found in a typical manufacturing environment. Final Project:

• Measuring the distance between two electrical boxes and installing EMT pipes between them, employing proper bending techniques with both hand and mechanical bender.

• Design and install a wiring system with specifications. Experience

Pennsylvania State University- Penn State Berks, Reading, PA August 2024-Present Engineering Lab Assistant

• Instructed engineering students on the operation and safety procedures of specialized machinery, including the vertical knee mill and lathe, fostering hands-on learning and technical proficiency.

• Supported laboratory operations by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining equipment to ensure smooth workflow and accurate experimental results.

• Assisted in the development of student skills through direct supervision and troubleshooting during lab activities.

Sweet Street Café, Reading, PA May 2024-August 2024 Café Assistant

• Taking orders, preparing and serving food and drinks, and ensuring customer satisfaction

• Keeping the cafe clean and tidy, including cleaning floors, equipment, and work surfaces

• Checking stock levels, replenishing when needed, and ordering food from suppliers

• Ensuring health and safety regulations are followed

• Operating the till and handling cash in line with company procedures

• Assisting with preparing food for bookings and ensuring it's ready on time. Mike’s Sandwich Shop, Reading, PA December 2021 – August 2022 Customer Service Associate

• Provided welcoming and enjoyable shopping experiences for all customers by greeting them warmly and addressing inquiries and complaints promptly and courteously.

• Utilized the GREAT customer service and customer recovery model to ensure maximum customer engagement and satisfaction.

Projects

• Built a Bluetooth Control Jeep using Arduino Nano Board, L298N Motor driver and HC-5 Bluetooth Module. (September 2023)

• Successfully led a team to build an Arduino VGA Console with five games including Pong, Breakout, Bomber, and Tetris, as well as a drawing toy inspired by Etch-a-Sketch. (August 2023) Certification

• AMIST 1 Industrial Electrical Program (2023) Schmidt Training and Technical Center, Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA

Skills

Technology:

• Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • SolidWorks Languages:

• Hindi • Nepali

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