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Austin, Texas, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

•Created torque assembly drawings for the hydraulic and actuation systems for Model S and Model X in CATIA •Designed and modeled front brake line routing for Model 3 around manufacturing and packaging constraints•Designed and modeled rear brake hoses for Model 3, Model S, and Model X•Designed, modeled, and created a part drawing for a new commonized dust shield for Model S and Model X •Designed and modeled an attachment bracket and wiring routing to the EPB for a change on Model S and X•Designed and modified caliper attachment bracket and had the part machined for testing on Model 3 show cars•Calculated fastener failure torques based on Model 3 calipers design and material characteristics

Plano, Tx, Us

•Measured frame and e-coating thickness in different subsections of a 2015 Ford F150 frame to calculate where roll forming was implemented and to better understand the weight savings of this process•Performed a trade study on tow hitch, tow hook, rear suspension type, cab mount type, turning radius, upper and lower arm, and front knuckle against Tundra competitors•Created data analysis sheets in excel to allow managers to easily compare competitor vehicle specs•Conducted failure mode effects analysis on a Sienna brake tube clamp by examining possible shear and stress failure and presented findings to the brake working group•Created 2D and 3D drawings for the tire pressure monitoring system and break pedal updates in CATIA•Coordinated with Hitachi shock absorber supplier to receive testing results for new shock specs•Wrote three technical reports outlining benchmarking on the new Corolla, different variables effecting tire wear, and an overview of the upcoming Tundra F1 platform

Plano, Tx, Us

•Conducted vehicle testing on both the plant brake tester and the Dynamic Audit brake tester in order to compare results and find correlation between the two machines•Created a new testing area for head lamp aim testing and developed and documented test procedure•Designed a jig in AutoCAD 3D and printed a 3D prototype to streamline the head lamp aim testing process•Set up inline body investigation checks on an iPod touch in order to increase time efficiency•Coordinated with parts specialist to confirm the required data needed for different testing procedures •Implemented automated electronic data sheets to replace 26 paper forms to increase tracking and time efficiency•Setup accelerometers and acoustic equipment to collect noise, vibration, and harshness readings on the test track•Wrote a job description and met with multiple contractors to receive quotes for a new group area within the plant

Candidate For A Bachelors In Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

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