Michael S. Severns

**** ****** **. 574-***-****

Naperville, IL 60565 psvfqs@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To obtain a position in the engineering field where I can utilize my work experience and

education to improve the company's operation and further my abilities and knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Stryker – Instruments June 2011-February 2012

Mechanical engineer internship

• Designed test fixtures with utilization of Pro Engineer

• Created rapid prototype parts for R&D

• Responsible for benchmarking production and prototype products for R&D

• Accountable for test lab results and technician summary reports

Copper Beech Townhomes May 2007-February 2012

Maintenance personnel

• Entrusted with maintenance responsibilities for 371 apartments.

• General repair work on apartment structure and internals.

• Responsible for appliance diagnoses and repair.

• Served as the full-time snowplow and snow removal employee utilizing large

tractor equipment

• In charge of contractor-grade water pump operation for seasonal water retention.

Forest River Inc. May – August 2007

Factory assembly and installation

• Communicate with shop managers and supervisors regarding customer orders and

factory conditions.

• Operated commercial equipment and tools including air/power tools and lifts.

• Performed routine maintenance and repair factory machinery.

• Responsible for finished product aesthetics and mechanical function.

EDUCATION

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Western Michigan University, Dec. 2011

• Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics

• Mechanical Design/ Strength of Materials • Thermal System Design

• Fluid Mechanics

SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT

Redesign of Silver Soldering Fixture

• CAD - Pro Engineer Design of Fixture

• Multiple Designs with Input for Prototyping

• Mechanism Analysis Design / Improvement • Data Acquisition & Analysis

• GD&T

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Engineering Skills:

• CAD - Pro Engineer (2 years experience)

• Prototype Design

• Mechanical System Design • Test Fixture Design

• Benchmarking for Design

• Wiring / Soldering Proficiency

Computer Skills:

• Pro Engineer

• Microsoft Office • Minitab Statistical Software

• Data Acquisition Systems

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