Rebecca Lopez
EDUCATION:
University of California, Irvine (UCI) | Irvine, CA June 20XX
Master of Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, GPA: 3.4
California State University, Northridge | Northridge, CA June 20XX
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.6
CERTIFICATE:
California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) August 20XX
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Programming: C/C++, MATLAB, HTML, JavaScript, Java, Python, SQL
Applications: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite
Processes: Requirement Matrix, Process Flow Maps, Value Stream Mapping, Design FMEA
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE:
Propulsion Engineer Intern | VNP Aerospace, Arcadia, CA August 20XX-Present
• Utilize MATLAB to predict power and energy requirements for electric VTOL aircraft missions
• Analyze electric helicopter flight test data to extract power plot for flight planning
• Design trailer mounted, solar powered recharging station for electric helicopter using AutoCAD
Mechanical Engineering Consultant | Jammar Lighting, Covina, CA July 20XX-Present
• Identify design improvements for lighting and fixtures to maximize energy efficiency
• Conduct thermal photometric and life cycle testing
• Perform fixture/tooling design using SolidWorks to increase manufacturing efficiency
Design Engineer Intern | DOG Design, Agua Dulce, CA May 20XX-December 20XX
• Assisted in design and development of products for industries ranging from construction to medical
• Managed product improvement for a digital weighing scale including drafting the revised model with SolidWorks
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and customer representatives to ensure product quality
• Managed and prioritized tasks for multiple projects in order to organize competing deadlines
RELEVANT ACADEMIC PROJECTS:
Experiments in Thermal Modeling, Mechanical Engineering Department, UC Irvine Fall 20XX
• Collaborated with a team of 3 peers to design a reconfigurable thermal modeling environment for testing and
validation of building controls algorithms
• Purchased instrumentation hardware while working within a $500 budget
• Developed flexible data acquisition process to accurately store temperature data from up to 7 sensors
Design of Energy Cycles, Department of Environmental Engineering, CSU Northridge Fall 20XX
• Worked on a multi-disciplinary team in designing and engineering cogeneration and steam and power cycles
• Developed numerous spreadsheet models for estimating total cost of building and operating alternative fuel stations
• Led 4-person team in design and coordination effort of over 300 pipe supports on a single hot pipe system
• Coordinated weekly meetings between teammates, faculty, and consultants to keep project on track
• Summarized results in a 20-page report presented to local consultants working on the project
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
Henry Samueli School of Engineering Graduate Research Fellow 20XX
CSU Northridge Distinguished Alumni Award 20XX
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Fellowship 20XX-20XX
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Society of Hispanic Engineers, Member May 20XX-Present
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Member January 20XX-Present
