Jared Knutt

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Kansas City, MO

267-***-**** (Cell)

Email: hfmea2@r.postjobfree.com

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.

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