Research Assistant
Resume:
Sam King
**** ******* **** ***. *** Cruces, NM **001
***********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position with a leading company with the opportunity for future growth and professional development that will utilize my experience in design, prototyping, and project engineering.
Education
• New Mexico State University 08/06-Present
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• GPA: 3.46
• Expected Graduation: May 2012
Experience
Samson Equipment 09/11 - Present
MANUFACTURING CONSULTANT/DRAFTSMAN
• Improve efficiency of manufacturing processes
• Develop more efficient drafting methods
• Convert outdated drawings to SolidWorks format
Mechanical Engineering Department at NMSU 08/11 – Present
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
• Assisted in design and manufacturing of a Passive Reduced Gravity Simulator
• Project funded by NSF
• Extensive CNC machining on system components
• Worked in large team environment
• Extensive numerical analysis on suspension system
• Studied multiple potential energy balancing systems and made recommendations based on analysis results
• Currently Designing Passive Leg Exoskeleton
M-TEC Co-op 05/10 – 08/11
PROJECT MANAGER
• Assisted in design and manufacturing of machine to benefit New Mexico Industry
• Worked in large team environment
• Analyzed and redesigned system failures
• Performed iterative failure testing on components
• Presented recommendations for improvement based on test data
M-TEC Summer Employment 05/09 – 08/09
ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
• Performed design work on Prototype Chile Destemming Machine
• Solved problems and troubleshot for other prototype machines
• Developed effective communication skills for technical information
Manufacturing Technology and Engineering Center (M-TEC) 01/07-05/10
STUDENT EMPLOYEE
• Design and manufacture prototype parts for small businesses
• Extensive 3-d Modeling
• Assist students in building class assigned projects
• Completed mandatory safety training
Procter and Gamble 05/06-08/06
RESEARCH INTERN
• Worked with test method development
• Extensive lab work and laboratory safety classes
• Data acquisition, organization and analysis
Skills
• Computer aided design
• Mathematical system modeling with Matlab
• Extensive manufacturing skills
• 3-d Modeling i.e. SolidWorks, Unigraphics
• Computerized file management
• Computer Data Collection with LabView
• Broad experience with lab and shop safety
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint
• Java Programming
Honors & Awards
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Certification
Certified SolidWorks Associate
Dean’s List
Spring 2008: GPA was in top 15% of College of Engineering
Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honor Society
Secretary and Active Member
References available on request
Portfolio available on request
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