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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I apply physics, models and simulations to design and improve manufacturing processes

• Create mechanical engineering tutorial videos in partnership with NextThought and Chegg.com. As a virtual tutor, my videos explain problem statement and solution of Chegg questions and answers, as well as textbook exercise problems.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Optimized an idler roll, used within a proprietary process, to operate within a large process window by running a parametric study in Abaqus and Excel• Experimentally characterized the flow resistance of 3M Scotchbrite to enable the use of Star CCM+ to simulate the thermal flow behavior to mitigate nonuniform drying• Structurally analyzed a two-roll nip assembly to verify that stresses did not exceed a specified safe limit for multiple process conditions

Geismar, Louisiana

• Created a mathematical model of a reciprocating compressor in Microsoft Excel to calculate rod loads and output power as a function of crank angle in order to quickly assess faults of on-site reciprocating compressors• Investigated mechanical seal failure trends for on-site centrifugal pumps and communicated with supplier to select new mechanical seal designs using design matrix selection strategies

Seymour, Indiana

• Validated section of turbo plumbing against supplier technical profile on the 78-liter engine and coordinated test timing by scheduling meetings with test engineers• Developed a test plan and investigated the root cause of a failure incident on the hot crossover tubes during production testing for the 95-liter locomotive engine• Wrote a technical report to document results on a bellows leak test and presented findings to the Air Handling engineers and sub-team leader• Supported new jumper tube fin design for the 78-liter engine by modifying engineering drawing and interfacing with machine shop personnel in order to mock up new jumper tube intake component

Lisle, Il

• Aided in activities and preparation leading up to DV (Design Verification) Builds for 2017 ProStar. • Supported Bill of Materials by writing and submitting substitutions of parts.• Assembled brakes build books (collection of prints, materials, notes) and further assisted build book completion and improvements by collecting completed build books from engineers in Chassis/Powertrain.• Communicated clear daily updates on build book status to design engineers, chief engineers, and directors.• Worked with the Work Request Tracking System (WRTS) to keep up to date records of work requests describing necessary testing to be done on 2017 ProStar.• Provided on-site Chassis support for the design verification builds at Melrose Park Engineering Facility by communicating issues to management or responsible engineers.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Mechanical Engineering

Emphasis on Thermal-Fluid Sciences and Mechanical Design Analysis Courses: ME 471 - Finite Element Analysis ME 412 - Numerical.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, Gpa: 3.53

Activities and Societies: Illini EV Concept - Battery Electric Vehicle Team - 2017 Technical Director - 2016 Steering System Team Lead.

Associate Of Science - As, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: COD Engineering & Technology Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society