Michael Villanueva
105 Lycett Circle, Daly City, California 94015
(650) 580-2865 mikevillan26@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-villanueva-b17b0a117
Objective: Seeking a mechanical engineering internship/entry-level position that will allow me to apply my experience with solar-electric vehicles, 3D CAD, manufacturing, and mechatronics in either the design, composites, or manufacturing sectors so that I may one day develop sturdier and safer vehicles.
Education:
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California (2015 –2017):
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Expected graduation date: May, 2017); SF STATE cumulative GPA: 3.6
Accolades:
- Dean’s List: Spr 2015, Fall 2015, Fall 2016
Affiliations:
- Innovation Hangar Solar Car Project: Body Fabrication Lead (March 2016 - Present)
- ASME member: (2015 -2017)
Relevant Coursework:
- ENGR Graphics/SOLIDWORKS/AutoCAD
- MATLAB/Simulink/Intro to ANSI C
- Differential Equations/Linear Algebra
- Mechatronics/Circuits/Microelectronics/DC circuits/Microcontrollers
- Elementary Composites
- Statics/Dynamics/Solids/Fluids
- Thermodynamics/Heat Transfer/Thermal Power Systems
- Materials of Engineering/Engineering Experimentation/Manufacturing/Design
- Linear Analysis/Control Systems
Projects/Experience:
Innovation Hangar Solar Car Project
- In charge of carbon fiber body plug and mold design and construction as well as frame/rollcage design and analysis
- In charge of Mechanical Report detailing
Mechatronics/Microelectronics:
- Designed, built and programmed a functional robot hand operating under a master-slave protocol
SOLIDWORKS:
- Drafted/drafting the designs for both my robot hand project and SF State’s solar car body
- Designed, printed, and assembled original working children’s toy utilizing simple machines
- Drafted and redesigned a simplified version of the BERTHA® tunnel bore
Work Experience:
MESA Engineering Program student assistant: Linear Systems Analysis tutor (March 7, 2016 – Present):
- Interpreting and expressing complex ideas from Linear Systems Analysis in simplified, digestible terms for students to easily grasp
7-11 Convenience Store: Assistant Manager/Sales Clerk (2008 – Present):
- Assisted in running family business for expendable income while attending school
- Gained an understanding of how to work and compromise with all types of people to ensure productivity
Skills and Abilities:
Software skills:
- SOLIDWORKS: Basic–Advanced design techniques: sketches, drawings, completed tutorials, speed, efficiency, simulation analysis, 3-D, sheet-metal, and CAM
- AutoCAD: Basic-floor plan for yogurt shop
- MATLAB/Simulink: Basic -Everything from elementary math to Fourier/Laplace Transforms and voice modulation
- MS Office Suite/Word/PowerPoint/etc.: Basic
- ANSI C: Basic coding and algorithms
Equipment Skills:
- Basic experience with Arduino Uno and PSOC MCUs for control of robotic hand project
- Materials Testing: In-lab team experience with oscilloscopes, hardness/impact testing, tachometers, tensile/strength testing, stress/strain analysis
- Basic-intermediate machining and Fabrication: Able to operate hor./vert. band saw, drill press, grinder, MIG welder, Shopbot, Tormach CNC & man. Mill; experience with carbon fiber molding.
Miscellaneous:
- Basic familiarity with Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing quality program