James Nevin Resume
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA 2013 � 2017
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Certified Engineer in Training (EIT) March 2017
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional � Mechanical Design April 2019
TECHNICAL SKILLS
� Mechanical Design, Finite Element Analysis, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics
� SOLIDWORKS & SOLIDWORKS PDM, 3D Printing, Machining, ANSYS Workbench, MATLAB, Mathcad, Arduino microcontrollers, C++, programmable logic controllers
WORK EXPERIENCE
Plenovo, Kent, WA November 2018 � April 2019
Mechanical Engineer
� Responsible for design of ventilator unit purposed to remove harmful gases from aging infrastructure electrical utility vaults while monitoring vented gases.
� Created manufacturing drawings, models, and component assemblies to maximize efficacy and scalability of ventilator unit to significantly improve air flow from previous generation product.
� Applied component solution research in a fast-paced product development startup environment.
� Accomplished rapid prototyping utilizing 3D printing and extensive testing from submersion to drop testing.
Biomedical Innovations, Sandpoint, ID June 2016 � August 2016
Mechanical Engineering Intern � Created tooling solutions for robotic arms dispensing adhesive gel, increasing manufacturing flexibility. � Utilized SOLIDWORKS Product Data Management (PDM) software to streamline workflow. � Tested and maintained stamping and laser cutting medical device production machinery. � Produced test apparatus for medical adhesive patch tolerance verification.
Hikel O�Gauge Model Trains, Bellevue, WA May 2015 � August 2015
Engineering Intern � Designed models using SOLIDWORKS for utilizing a stereo-lithographic 3D printer. � Worked as part of a team to fulfill customer requests for custom designs.
ENGINEERING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Custom CNC G-Code Plotting Machine March 2018 � Present
� Created a custom system to control stepper motors executing complex code commands sent from Arduino Uno to draw using G-Code vector images.
EZ Loader, Spokane, WA Academic Year 2016 / 2017
Senior Capstone Project
� Designed a single standardized boat trailer assembly to eliminate multiple configurations required for manufacturing process with a team of students and professional engineers.
� Prototyped components and executed stress testing to compare with numerical predictions created using Finite Element Analysis software.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA 2013 � 2017
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Certified Engineer in Training (EIT) March 2017
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional � Mechanical Design April 2019
TECHNICAL SKILLS
� Mechanical Design, Finite Element Analysis, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics
� SOLIDWORKS & SOLIDWORKS PDM, 3D Printing, Machining, ANSYS Workbench, MATLAB, Mathcad, Arduino microcontrollers, C++, programmable logic controllers
WORK EXPERIENCE
Plenovo, Kent, WA November 2018 � April 2019
Mechanical Engineer
� Responsible for design of ventilator unit purposed to remove harmful gases from aging infrastructure electrical utility vaults while monitoring vented gases.
� Created manufacturing drawings, models, and component assemblies to maximize efficacy and scalability of ventilator unit to significantly improve air flow from previous generation product.
� Applied component solution research in a fast-paced product development startup environment.
� Accomplished rapid prototyping utilizing 3D printing and extensive testing from submersion to drop testing.
Biomedical Innovations, Sandpoint, ID June 2016 � August 2016
Mechanical Engineering Intern � Created tooling solutions for robotic arms dispensing adhesive gel, increasing manufacturing flexibility. � Utilized SOLIDWORKS Product Data Management (PDM) software to streamline workflow. � Tested and maintained stamping and laser cutting medical device production machinery. � Produced test apparatus for medical adhesive patch tolerance verification.
Hikel O�Gauge Model Trains, Bellevue, WA May 2015 � August 2015
Engineering Intern � Designed models using SOLIDWORKS for utilizing a stereo-lithographic 3D printer. � Worked as part of a team to fulfill customer requests for custom designs.
ENGINEERING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Custom CNC G-Code Plotting Machine March 2018 � Present
� Created a custom system to control stepper motors executing complex code commands sent from Arduino Uno to draw using G-Code vector images.
EZ Loader, Spokane, WA Academic Year 2016 / 2017
Senior Capstone Project
� Designed a single standardized boat trailer assembly to eliminate multiple configurations required for manufacturing process with a team of students and professional engineers.
� Prototyped components and executed stress testing to compare with numerical predictions created using Finite Element Analysis software.