Mechanical Engineer

Karen Purzycki

Home Address • *** Canford Park W • Canton, Michigan 48187 • Phone: 586-***-****

E-mail • *****.********@*****.***

Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2006

GPA: 3.42/4.0

Professional Experience

General Motors: Worked in Technical Specialist group working on New Products within Powertrain Transmission. Worked in Structures technical specialist group for the new 8 speed transmission family responsible for development, changes and analysis of fasteners, bell housing, front support, covers, stator shaft, and coordinating sleeves. December 2007-Present

General Motors: Worked in Unigraphics to implement design changes to 6T70/75 and X25F transmissions. Created study layouts for pump, third axis, and other transmission components. Coordinated movement to add DRs to all 6T70/75 drawings. June 2006-December 2007

Delphi Electronics and Safety: Worked in Integrated Media Systems Navigation department evaluating and implementing six sigma stack up tool into the department. Summer 2005

Delphi Electronics and Safety: Worked in Powertrain Diesel Department doing mechanical analysis on ECMs (engine controller modules.) Worked with other engineers to analyze strain, adhesive failure, and seal failure. Summer 2004.

Education

Science, Mathematics and Engineering Courses Completed by Spring 2006: Chemistry (two semesters), Physics (two semesters), Honors Engineering Problem Solving and Computer Tools, Calculus (two semesters), Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Linear Circuit Analysis, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Measurement Systems, Materials Science, Heat and Mass Transfer, Machine Design

Collaborative Design Experience: Design project of multifunctional trailer hitch attachment to hold various sports equipment. Senior Design project consisted of designing of dishwasher aide to assist the elderly. Projects included comparison with other products, generating customer requirements, concept generation, a list of parts, cost estimates and building and testing a prototype.

Computer Expertise: MSExcel and other MSOffice applications, familiar with Matlab, CATIA, and Unigraphics.

Graduated with Highest Honors from Notre Dame Preparatory High School,

Pontiac, Michigan, May 2002

Awards and Achievements

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES): Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam in October 2006.

Leadership: Society of Women Engineers Officer, Secretary, Chair of Senior Sleepover Committee – Planning event for senior girls to spend the night at Purdue in the spring semester 2005.

High School Accomplishments: National Honor Society, President’s Education Award for outstanding academic excellence, Michigan Merit award, awards in science, mathematics, social studies, and religious studies, and AP Scholar award.

Professional Affiliations

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Purdue University - Secretary 2005-2006

Chair of the Senior Sleepover Committee 2004-2005

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