Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Posted:

April 22, 2011

Wesley A. Aasen *** Hoodridge Dr

Pittsburgh, PA *5234

******.*****@*****.***

Summary

I am seeking an entry level engineering opportunity in manufacturing, design or project management that provides room for growth and recognition

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio

August 2010

Experience

Senior Project

Demonstrated concept of eliminating entrained gas bubbles during cure of two-component plastic through use of vacuum chamber processing

• Analyzed problems to construct a solution

• Using available materials and a small budget created manufacturing process for components

Thermo-fluid Design Projects Technical design for heat exchanger, clothes dryer, turbine and dehumidifier

• Created solutions based on a few given requirements

• Collaborated with three other team members

Computer Skills Computer knowledge gained through classes and regular use

• Proficient at SolidWorks

• Microsoft Office Products

• Simple programming in Java

Assistant Head Lifeguard Required skills at staff management, maintenance, public interaction and critical response to safety and welfare events

• Supervised certified lifeguard staff of 13

• Communicated with patrons to handle and prevent emergency, security, and social issues with 400 daily public users

• Managed pool mechanical systems maintenance (filters, slides)

Activities & Associations

Varsity Swimming

Case Western Reserve University Men’s Swim Team

Serious dedication required to do physically intense 20 hours of practice per week during 4 month season with day-long travel meets on weekends

• Lettered Four Years

• 4-time Qualifier for UAA Conference Championship meets in Cleveland, Rochester, Chicago and Atlanta

Zeta Psi Fraternity

– Nu Chapter Greek Week Chair

• Organized fraternity brothers to practice and participate in numerous events throughout the week