Matthew Flaim Email & Phone Number

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

• Traveled with the team to Road Atlanta in July 2024 as the fuel and tire runner in the Pit Crew.
• Actively learning vehicle setup strategies based on track conditions, vehicle behavior, and driver input.
• Understanding the responsibilities of the team off the track and the business behind it.

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

• Ran participants in a research study using driving simulators to assess their cognitive workload under high stress situations.
• Collected, analyzed and organized data, while discussing and implementing improvements to streamline the data collection process.

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

• Repaired, modified and instrumented suspension and powertrain components on a Polaris RZR Pro R4 and assessed vehicle roll-over metrics at Clemson’s CU-ICAR campus.
• Assisted with a week-long data collection event at the McCrady Training Center with National GuardSoldiers, Special Forces, and Polaris Defense.
• Worked to improve vehicle drivability factors of the Polaris RZR Pro R4, including alignment and camber.
• Conducted clutch tuning to lower the engagement RPM of the vehicle, caused by other modifications.
• Used Siemens Amesim to create an accurate model of the front, passenger suspension assembly for kinematics & compliance testing and future research endeavors.
• Used a seven - post shaker to identify damper and tire characteristics for assessment of ride quality at different tire pressures.

Merritt Engineering Consultant, D.P.C.

• Inspected residential buildings and banks in New York City for repair.
• Filed paperwork with the New York Department of Buildings using AutoCad drawings.
• Used SolidWorks software to run fluid tests on residential buildings to find weak points in the structure, indicated by excessive movement from high winds.
• Worked with employees in the field, inspecting current construction projects and speaking with building owners and contractors.

Bachelor'S Degree, Automotive Engineering, Senior

High School Diploma