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OBJECTIVE
To increase and build upon my skills while being able to
solve complex problems in a challenging environment.
EDUCATION
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, August 2012
Areas of Emphasis:
Metrology and Instrumentation
Advanced CAD/CAM
Materials Engineering
Machine Component Design I & II
Manufacturing Processes
Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
Statistical Process Control
Engineering Economic Analysis
Washington Community High School, Washington, IL
August 2002- May 2006
Illinois Drafting Education Association
AutoCAD Regional Finalist 2005
AutoCAD State Finalist 2006
RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
Fundamental Investigation of Bearing Fatigue Life:
Responsibilities include literature research;
sample preparation including machining, grinding,
polishing, and heat treatment; design and machining
of ball/disk holding fixtures; conducting indentation
test as per Palmgren-Miner yield criterion; data
collection, data analysis, and final report writing.
A key responsibility was the design and fabrication of
compression platens while maintaining compatibility with
MTS 647 hydraulic wedge grips and load cell with Instron
8500 controllers and software.
The knowledge and fixtures used for these compression tests have since been used for the supervising professor’s mechanics of materials course.
Design and Fabrication of Single Orbital Tribometer:
As a secondary member of the design team, my
responsibilities include helping the team
with brainstorming ideas as and when needed,
helping with machining needs, and providing input
to make the device more robust.
PROJECT
EXPERIENCE
JAKS Engineering Consultants, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Jan 2012-May 2012
Design of Journal Bearing Test Machine:
A Peoria, IL area company has hired our senior design
team to design a test machine to evaluate various
bearing materials for under carriage applications in
heavy earth moving equipment. The design
considerations include the ability of machine to simulate
half of the total tractor weight on one bearing with
various responses to be measured including but not
limited to: Frictional torque, Temperature, Wear
magnitude, and Wear debris in the lu...
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