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Alec C. [email protected]
(815) 245-3669Permanent Location Current LocationCrystal Lake, IL Madison, WI
Objective: To secure an entry-level position as a mechanical engineer. An ideal position would provide opportunities to apply knowledge of designing control system, mechatronic systems, or machine components.
Education:
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering Grad. May 2016
University of Wisconsin-Madison Cum. GPA 3.7/4.0
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in Mechatronics
Grad. May 2013
Northern Illinois University Cum. GPA 3.5/4.0
Accomplishments:
Skills:Machine Component Design Stress analysis, static and fatigue failure
predictionComputer Programming MATLAB, Simulink, Labview, C++Engineering Graphics, CAD PTC Creo, SolidworksPhysics-Based Control System Design
Input decoupling, active state feedback, observer design
Additive Manufacturing FDM 3D-printing and software interfaces, G-code
Manufacturing Technology Common machine tool and basic welding skills
Electronics Soldering, basic circuit design, electronic instrumentation
Metalcasting Lost-wax, lost-PLA casting of low-temperature alloys
Languages English, French
Experience:University of Wisconsin-Madison – Teaching August 2013 – May
Member of 3rd-place team in first international SpaceX Hyperloop design competitionF.M. Young Distinguished Teaching Award from Pi Tau Sigma Engineering Honors SocietyMember of 1st-place team in NIU senior design competition in all categories
Assistant 2016Led discussion sections for machine component design course. Course material included core mechanics of materials concepts, failure prediction for static and fatigue loading, and analysis of various common machine elements. Engaged in collaborative course planning with fellow instructors, prepared and presented course material, and evaluated student performance
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory – Student Employee
May 2013 – August 2013
Worked as a student employee of NIU projects at FNAL. Gained valuable experience with FDM 3D printing technology for manufacturing prototype sensor parts and worked with SolidWorks and Creo software to design and update parts and assemblies.
Cotta Transmission – Design Intern June 2012 – August 2012
Created new and updated existing models and engineering drawings using Creo Parametric 2.0