Mechanical/Project Engineer

Samuel Sanchez

San Francisco, CA * 415-***-**** * ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain an engineering position that applies my knowledge of BioResource and Agricultural Engineering, taking on challenging, creative and diversified projects

EDUCATION:

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo March 2010

Bachelor of Science in BioResource and Agricultural Engineering

Concentration: Mechanical Systems

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

*MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

*AutoCad

*SolidWorks

ABILITY, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Mechanical Design

*Engineered mechanical solutions using computer assisted design(SolidWorks/AutoCad) software in the production of two working tractors and a dynamometer

*Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer generated reports

*Hands on experience designing and fabricating parts using the application of engineering principals, techniques, procedures and existing manufacturing process

*Operated mill, lathe, drill press and other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing

*Built tractors and dynamometer mechanical systems and components, which includes selecting or designing all drive components such as estimating load and load factor, and designing load bearing structure

*Created, coordinated and monitored all aspects of production, fabrication and product design of tractors

*Developed alternate designs and processing methods to access feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification

*Coordinated changes in design, method of manufacturing and assembly, drafting techniques, to correct design problems, operating deficiencies and manufacturing problems

Mechanical Drafting

*Prepared complex schematic drawings from rough sketches and oral instructions used in the design of two tractors

*Generated mechanical drawings using CAD for most projects designed

**Certified SolidWorks Associate

*Constructed drafts containing multi-view drawings of assemblies and products to help understand the construction, fabrication and assembly of tractor and parts during construction

*Finished drawings by checking dimensions of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another and relation of various parts to assembly or project

Research and Analysis

*Analyzed old designs of tractors to remodel and improve design

**Won 1st place awards in safety and ergonomics

*Designed a dynamometer and developed procedures for testing a 16HP Briggs and Stratton engine and a continuously variable transmission(CVT)

*Data collected from dynamometer came from test devices integrated into a computer for summarized data easily analyzed

*Analyzed engines and CVT using dynamometer to find efficiency for maintenance, best engine for tractor and fine tune the CVT

*Inspected and diagnosed equipment failures of tractor to make recommendation to maintenance crew and for alternate designs

*Researched consumer proposals to evaluate feasibility cost, maintenance requirement and operation of new belt system on shaker head

Technical Documentation and Speaking

*Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manual

*Project report writing capabilities have included marketing reports for two tractors and a professional report based on design, procedures and construction

*Demonstrated speaking effectively through representation of projects to customers and organizations

**Won awards for presentation at tractor competition

Leadership and Management

*Managed group to work on different aspects of tractor including design and construction

*Supervised individuals to access skills and assign more responsibility if deserved

*Mediated between different team members to come to a compromised solution

*Trained inexperience team members on CAD software, shop conduct and operation of equipment

EXPERIENCE:

*White Cap Construction Supply, San Francisco, CA 2004-2005

**Warehouse Worker

PROJECTS:

*Pistachio Shaker Head Drive System Conversion 2008

*Quarter Scale Tractor Design Team 2007-2009

*Dynamometer for Briggs and Stratton 16HP Engine 2009

ACTIVITES and CERTIFICATIONS:

*EIT Certified #138656 April 2010

*Quarter Scale Tractor Design Team

*Certified SolidWorks Associate

*Entry Level NABCEP Certified

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