Mechanical Engineer

Matthew Solomon

Mechanical Engineer Expert Communicator, Collaborator & Problem Solver

734-***-**** ****.*.*******@*****.*** Canton, MI LinkedIn Education

University of Michigan Dearborn, MI Graduated December 2022 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering

Coursework Highlights: Manufacturing Processes I, CATIA Design, Stress Analysis, Engineering Dynamics, Design and Analysis of Machine Elements.

Technical Skills

● Design & CAD Tools: CATIA, FreeCAD, 3D Printing (AutoCAD/Revit familiarity)

● Engineering Methods: Prototyping, DFM, DOE, Mechanical Systems, Biomedical Device Design, Root Cause Analysis, PLC systems, Control Systems, Electrical Schematics, Robotics

● Testing & Reporting: Data Acquisition, Technical Report Writing, ISO 17025 familiarity

● Software & Tools: MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Windows OS, Python, C++, Claude, ChatGPT

● Additional Expertise: STEM Communication, Education Content Development, Social Media Strategy Work Experience

Engineer & Science Communicator at BOOM Influence Group, LLC Farmington, MI January 2022 - Present

● Managed 10+ concurrent STEM initiatives, delivering projects under tight production deadlines utilizing AI Tools (Claude, ChatGPT) to optimize workflow and scheduling.

● Translated engineering concepts into clear visual and written documentation, improving accessibility of technical material.

● Researched, studied and developed informational and entertaining video content based on STEM topics reaching 100M+ video views across 40+ countries.

● Utilized data analytics (Excel) to analyze engagement metrics and guide strategic content development. Sales Associate at Target Canton, MI January 2016 - January 2022

● Managed 1,000+ lbs of daily perishable inventory, ensuring standard quality and compliance.

● Partnered with vendors and business stakeholders to optimize ordering, stocking, and delivery.

● Maintained high productivity while consistently providing excellent customer service.

● Trained and mentored 10+ junior employees on company workflows and optimizations. Engineering Projects & Applied Systems

● Thermal Heatsink Optimization: Designed stainless-steel heatsink geometry in CATIA for thermal dissipation. Developed experimental test setup to measure temperature gradients and heat transfer efficiency. Applied Design of Experiments (DOE) to iterate geometries and identify optimal configuration. Achieved 15% performance improvement compared to baseline design.

● Automated Plant Watering Control System: Designed and implemented sensor-driven closed-loop control system using Arduino microcontroller.

Integrated moisture sensors, peristaltic pump actuator and feedback logic to automate fluid delivery. Developed electrical schematics and soldered custom circuitry for compact embedded system integration.

● Portable Air Purifier: Engineered modular air-filtration system with 300% CADR/ACH improvement at cost parity with commercial units.

Utilized Microsoft Excel for price analysis and efficiency comparisons.

● Grip-Assistive Device: Designed a grip-assistive device for neuropathic patients using LiDAR scans and CATIA, focused on cylindrical grip motion.

Developed a medical prototype reducing manufacturing cost by 40% compared to existing commercial solutions. Performed FEA using SOLIDWORKS to determine high-stress regions during normal use. Improved grip strength by up to 20 lbs (a 16% to 54% increase.)

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