Mechanical Engineering Design Engineer
Resume:
Luke Smith
Williamsburg, VA, ***** ***********@***.*** 646-***-**** LinkedIn
Mechanical engineering graduate with hands-on experience in advanced design, fabrication, and safety management, seeking to apply technical expertise in a dynamic engineering role.
EXPERIENCE
NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge Auburn and Huntsville, Al August 2023 – April 2024
Senior Design Project
Tasked with designing and building a human powered rover capable of traversing an obstacle course while completing tasks at regular intervals.
Served as Student Safety Officer, ensuring all design decisions fell within HERC safety guidelines and minimizing risk to team members in both procedure and operation.
Primary machinist and welder, manufacturing numerous parts for the rover including upgraded mounts for the axle bearings, hubs for the wheels, and other miscellaneous parts.
Assisted in creation of the rover’s full CAD model using SolidWorks, as well as designing and 3D printing parts such as the chain tensioners and mounting brackets.
Acted as one of the two rover pilots during the competition itself, with the team placing in the top 15 within the collegiate division.
Mike Risko Music School Ossining, Ny September 2024-October 2024 Guitar Teacher
Tasked with teaching students aged 7-14 on basic and intermediate topics in playing guitar.
Instructing students on the fundamentals of music theory, chord and scale construction, and physical techniques required to play the instrument.
Collaborating with other instructors to provide the best possible experience for students.
EDUCATION
Auburn University Auburn, AL August 2019–May 2024
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Curriculum included courses on Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Statics, Machine Design and System Dynamics.
Completed courses in Advanced Design and Manufacturing, Polymer Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Equipment as electives.
ACTIVITIES
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Auburn, AL January 2020–May 2024
Served as a member of executive boards since 2021.
Participated in numerous philanthropic events such as The BIG Event, Paws for a Cause, and Plant a Flag benefitting organizations including RAINN, Homes for our Troops, and Shattered Minds.
Assisted in the organization and planning of both private and social events.
SKILLS
Technical:
Manual Mill and Lathe
MIG and TIG Welding
SolidWorks Design and Simulations
AutoCAD CNC
Microsoft Excel
Design and Prototyping
Advanced Practical Calculus
REFERENCES
Dr. Michael Blake Melnick
Professor of Aerospace Engineering, Auburn University
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Dr. Jordan C. Roberts
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University
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