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Anthony Parra

Newport Beach,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented engineering student with strong educational background in mechanical design and testing, supported by professional work experience in product engineering.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Engineering Intern

TE Connectivity Ltd. AD&M (Aerospace Defense & Marine)
Oceanside, CA
06.2017 - Current
  • Modeled 126 parts from technical drawings & assembled the components to make the first Electromagnetic Interference Tester model used for simulation.
  • Designed custom fixture for NASA to conduct Electromagnetic Interference Testing (EMI).
  • Provided new data to the company with Instantaneous Torque Sensor readings during Durability Testing.
  • Created custom C-Ring fixtures for Durability Testing.
  • Finalized an ongoing project which reduced testing times by 400%.
  • Provided drafting support to the mechanical engineering department.

Aero Team Lead

Racecar Engineering (FSAE)
UC Irvine
06.2017 - Current
  • Conducting Solidworks Surfacing & Flow Simulation sessions to train aero sub-team members.
  • Performing flow simulation across the front wing and nose of the Aero package.
  • Collaborating Aero package design ideas with various subteams for performance optimization.
  • Created a detailed timeline for Aero team members to complete tasks before deadlines.

Chassis/Powertrain Subteam

Racecar Engineering (FSAE)
UC Irvine
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Conducted FEA to determine torsional forces on chassis.
  • Assisted with the manufacturing of the chassis to ensure required dimensions were satisfied.
  • Performed frequent maintenance and repairs to keep the racecar in safe and running order.

Insurance Sales Associate

Gutierrez Insurance
Hacienda Heights, CA
05.2015 - 09.2015
  • Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options.
  • Maintained and organized a customer database of over 500 clients within California.
  • Finalized sales and collected necessary deposits.
  • Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

University of California Irvine
Current

Skills

  • Solidworks
  • Creo Pro/Engineer
  • AutoCAD
  • Product design 
  • Mechanical drafting


  • Arduino
  • MATLAB 
  • Performance optimization
  • System troubleshooting
  • Leadership

Affiliations

Pi Kappa Alpha

Certification

Solidworks Certified

Timeline

Product Engineering Intern

TE Connectivity Ltd. AD&M (Aerospace Defense & Marine)
06.2017 - Current

Aero Team Lead

Racecar Engineering (FSAE)
06.2017 - Current

Chassis/Powertrain Subteam

Racecar Engineering (FSAE)
01.2016 - 06.2017

Insurance Sales Associate

Gutierrez Insurance
05.2015 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

University of California Irvine

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