Jack Stevens: Summary
What do I value in design/engineering work?
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Simplicity (low part count, multipurpose parts), and maintainability
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Intuitive integration between design teams and parts
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User's experience
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What do I find valuable in a creative/professional environment?
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Ideation/brainstorming in person in groups
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Transparency and support between teams
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Passion in projects that make everyone go the extra mile
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What do I do outside of industry/academics?
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Drone piloting, video editing, and cinematography
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Staying active! Running and lifting, mostly
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Hiking, skiing, and travel
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Background
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22 year old engineer, Eagle Scout and hobbyist video editor
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B.S. Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University
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Raised in the Philadelphia area, and the Greater Boston Area​
Hardware Engineer Coop
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Data processing/visualization to characterize and analyze failure incidents (SQL + MATLAB)
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Advanced part modeling using SolidWorks (Large Assemblies, PDM, etc.) and ANSYS (FEA)
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Component/assembly fabrication (Engineering drawings using GD&T, vendor relations)
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Rapid Prototyping (CAD, 3D printing, hand tools, testing campaign design and analysis)
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Working on 2 teams, Sustaining (up-fitting deployed technology) and Proteus Product Development
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Start up autonomous drone company, advanced perception + RF solutions, AI flight planning
Mechanical Engineering Coop
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Improved thrust/aerodynamic efficiency and analysis procedures
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Increased flight time by 92% through motor/ESC research and optimizing configurations
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Designed UAV Base Station using SolidWorks and Microsoft Suite (Excel, Visio, PPT)
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Improved additive manufacturing (small scale) understanding and applications
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Managed vendor relations and part management system
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Operated drones tests/data collection for AI pathfinding, and communication security
Head Structural Engineer
- Led a team of 20 through R&D vehicle aerodynamics, bodywork and chassis
- Utilized Excel (Project Management), SolidWorks (FEA, PDM, etc.) and leadership skills
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Chassis Design Project Lead
- Led a team of 7 engineers, achieving -22% weight, decreased frontal area and overall height
- Applied SolidWorks (Weldments, FEA, Large Assemblies, PDM), and simple ANSYS studies
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Ergonomics Team Member
- Accelerator pedal design and fabrication (CAD, hand tools, manual mill)
- Harness fixtures, Floor and Firewall Installation (CAD, 3D printing, waterjet, Instron testing
Relevant Coursework
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Senior Capstone Design
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CAD and Manufacturing
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Systems Analysis and Control
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Mechanical Computation and Design
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Electrical Engineering
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Dynamics
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Measurement and Analysis
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Material Science
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Fluid Dynamics
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Thermodynamics
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Mechanics of Materials
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Statics​
