Jacob Blais Email & Phone Number

Fargo, North Dakota Area

• Collaborated with team members, other departments, and customers on projects effectively and efficiently
• Developed project management skills by serving as a lead on various projects from concept to completion
• Utilized 3D design software (PTC CREO) to generate machine design solutions for the pultrusion process
• Supported the development and design of new equipment and products by providing engineering reinforcement in a multi-disciplined environment, providing support to other departments when needed
• Assembled, tested, validated and implemented my own designs on the production floor
• Designed machine solutions for and assisted with innovations to improve productivity, safety, process and efficiency

Fargo, North Dakota Area

• Worked with a team yearly to design, manufacture, and race a single seat off road vehicle
• Spring of 2019, competed with senior design team in Gorman California at the SAE BAJA competition
• Lead design on drivetrain while supporting suspension, chassis, and controls design
• Developed and refined many fabrication skills such as welding, tube bending and machining
• Was able to successfully pursue a gearhead-oriented passion by utilizing many engineering principles

Duluth, Minnesota Area

• Worked with a crew to patch and repair roads
• Operated and kept operators log on a one-ton dump truck along with other equipment such as skid-steers
• Maintained asphalt patching equipment and heavy equipment such as front-end loaders and graders