Jared Knutt
Kansas City, MO
267-***-**** (Cell)
Email: ******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To gain a challenging and rewarding entry-level position in a growth-oriented organization which offers diverse job responsibility and will fully utilize my technical abilities.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
Clemson University, Clemson, SC August 2010
With special focus on Materials
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC May 2007
GPA: 3.6/4.0, Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pure Power Technologies 2012-Present
Product Development Engineer
• Designed test fixtures for high pressure diesel injector testing using NX 7
• Tested injector components including static leak tests, pulsator testing and torque testing
• Managed testing procedures and parts inventory
Quest Global Engineering – Greenville, South Carolina
Engineer /Technical Writer
Created gas turbine manuals for GE Competitive Assessment 2010-2012
• Formulated GE internal document on the Features and Validation of their gas turbines.
• Researched gas turbine for GE potential benchmarking, manufacturing and production
• Produced design checklists for Quest design team for turbine part manufacturing
• Worked on the design of telemetry systems for gas turbo machinery production using NX 7
Asphalt Research Technology Service- Clemson University 2008-2010
Lab Engineer
• Tested the on HMA and WMA samples
• Performed testing on Asphalt Binder samples.
• Analyzed various Asphalt designs to determine thermal properties and efficiencies.
• Developed research project for thermal generator using heat from Asphalt roadways.
• Created drawings for possible thermal generator design.
• Liaised with manufacturer for possible design fabrication errors.
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory - Chicago, IL Summer 2006
Engineering Intern
• Conducted research on thermal properties of phase shifter components
being designed for the linear accelerator.
• Conducted Heat Transfer Experiments for one of the phase shifters to determine point of failure
under heat using thermocouples, digital voltmeters, signal generators and RF Amplifiers.
• Performed data analysis on how the material affected the heat transfer and compared results
to predicted failure modes.
• Made recommendations on material properties based on analysis.
• Wrote paper detailing the effects of Heat Transfer on Fast Ferrite Phase Shifters and presented findings
to project leaders.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint)
Fortran90, Basic C++, AutoCad, NX 7
HONORS & AWARDS
Presidential Scholarship ’03; Best overall out of state freshman Academic Achievement award ‘03;
Gold medallion for outstanding academic achievement ‘04; Silver medallion for outstanding academic achievement ’05-‘07; SC State Honors College; Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society.