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