Additional Skills and Experience

CAE

• HyperWorks ~3 years (OptiStruct and HyperMesh)

  • Size and shape optimization

  • Topology optimization

  • Tcl/Tk scripting

  • Composite modeling/analysis

  • Modal analysis

  • 1D, 2D, and 3D modeling experience with custom 1D beam-sections

• Ansys Mechanical ~1 year

  • basic composite modeling

  • 1D, 2D, and 3D modeling

CAD

• SolidWorks ~6 years

  • Parametric modeling

  • Top-down modeling

  • Weldments, surfaces, and other advanced modeling features

  • SolidWorks Motion, Simulation, and PhotoView360

  • Drawings and GD&T

• PTC Creo ~2 years

  • Parametric modeling

  • Motion analysis

  • Drawings

• Siemens NX ~1 year

  • Parametric modeling

Machining

• Manual machining ~4 years

  • Mill, Lathe, sheet metal work, hand tools, tube coping, tube jigging

• CNC operation ~2 years

  • CAM programming, CNC mill operation, waterjet/laser cutter operation

Testing

• Low-Speed wind tunnel testing ~1 year

  • Experiment design, running, data collection, and post-processing

  • Particle Image Velocimetry and Pressure Transducer calibration and data collection

• Vehicle Structure testing ~1 year

  • Bending / Torsion rig testing

  • Modal / NVH analysis on OEM Vehicle Frame (limited hands-on experience)

• Material testing (tensile, compression, and torsion testing) ~1 year