Mechanical Engineer

James Saffer

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Cincinnati, OH *5208

Telephone: 843-***-****

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EDUCATION

Clemson University Clemson, SC

Bachelor of Science May 2009

Major in Mechanical Engineering

Minor in Mathematical Sciences

Certified as Engineer-in-Training by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying

Trained in computer aided design and software including AutoCAD, Solid Edge, MATLAB, C++ programming, and Microsoft Office

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Aquatic LED January 2010 - present

Circuit Board Designer

• Consultant to company engaged in designing and producing shipboard lighting for the purpose of attracting marine life and enhancing aesthetics

• Planned the circuit boards that are used for the two main products the company currently produces

• Created a circuit board that is 55% smaller while producing the same light output as the original model thus creating efficiencies in materials

• Designed housings for circuit board that allow for transom and side hull mounting

Clemson Information and Technology Center Summer 2008-Spring 2009

Hardware Architecture Assistant

• Helped install, network, and power the Palmetto Cluster which is a top 100 (currently 89) ranked supercomputer in the world

• Managed the mapping and power cable redistribution of power supplies for servers across Clemson’s information network

• Gained experience working with new software within a Linux environment

RELATED PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Timken Company January 2009-May 2009

Senior Internship Clemson, SC

• Worked on a heat treatment issue which lead to a reduction in wasted scrap material from 50-60% to 10% saving the company $100,000 per year in production waste

• Developed leadership skills while working in a team environment

• Honed written and presentation skills by producing a written report and delivering results to Timken management

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