415 W College Ave, Apt 501 Alexandria Vivar atv5046@psu.

edu
610-806-2703
State College, PA 16801

OBJECTIVE To obtain a full time position as a Manufacturing Engineer after graduation in May 2017.

EDUCATION The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA May 2017

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.43/4.00
Skills: CATIA V5, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, TrackVis, Diffusion Toolkit, SharePoint

EXPERIENCE Alcoa Global Rolled Products, Lancaster, PA Mechanical Engineering Intern MayAugust 2016
Designed and modified existing machinery that improved ergonomics and functionality that
decreased downtime by three minutes.
Created and updated technical drawings for melting furnaces, equipment layouts, and machinery
using AutoCAD.
Identified and implemented solutions in accordance to OSHA, ANSI, and Alcoa EH&S standards,
specifically machine guarding and ergonomics.
Led and completed six design projects in response to safety incidents, preventative maintenance,
and continuous improvement.
Managed and supervised outside contractors in the fabrication and installation of two projects.
Operated in a team-based environment, collaborating with production, maintenance, engineering
and EH&S on service requests and capital projects.

Dalian Fuyou Group Enterprise Co. LLC , Dalian, China International Engineering Intern JuneAugust 2015
Served as an ambassador between Penn State and Dalian Fuyou Group Enterprise.
Conducted English language support and assisted in clerical tasks such as writing testing material
and applications for 40 50 students.
Met with company officials and business associates to discuss culture and business practice in
America and China.
Demonstrated flexibility and quick thinking living in a foreign country as well as working with
international employees.

Engineering Study Abroad (Selected Participant): ENGR 118 Impact of Culture and Engineering on China MayJune 2015
Experienced global applications of engineering which included visiting major engineering projects
such as the Three Gorges Dam, The Great Wall of China, ExxonMobil Shanghai, and Changan Ford.
Connected with Chinese students at the Chinese University of Mining and Technology in Beijing.

The Biomechanics and Imaging Lab University Park, PA Undergraduate Research Assistant January May 2016
Analyzed the diffusion tensor of muscle fibers in calf muscles before and after injury from MRI
images using TrackVis and Diffusion Toolkit.
Developed experiments and tested the functionality of the lower leg muscles and stress using
MuscleLab sensors.

LEADERSHIP Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team: Business and Project Management Procurement Officer January 2015January 2016
Responsible for sponsorship outreach and derivation of financial plans, NDA paperwork,
risk management (FMEA), and project management plans (Gantt Charts) associated with
EcoCar 3 a four year long automotive and sustainability competition sponsored by GM.

Engineers Without Borders: THON Committee Merchandise Chair August 2015-Present

Coordinate events between EWB/B2P such as fundraisers and THON events. Volunteer with The
Fuller Center for Housing in Hammond, Louisiana to build and repair houses for disadvantaged
families.

Foundation in Global Engagement: Global Certificate January 2014

Received global certificate after completing a semester long cultural immersion seminar with
international students at Penn State.