Brayden Thomas
Edwardsville,IL
Summary
An electrical engineering student looking to further develop soft skills such as leadership, teamwork, and communication, as well as technical skills to use in a career upon graduation. Committed to growing and supporting projects that make a positive difference on society by driving innovation and quality.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations
Decatur, IL
- Assisted in organizing community events, enhancing participation and engagement.
- Contributed to project planning by gathering feedback and facilitating discussions among volunteers.
- Assisted with special events, programs, and projects that improved the community and homes.
CNC Machine Operator
Mueller Water Products
Decatur, IL
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components in accordance with specifications
- Monitored machine performance, adjusting settings for optimal efficiency and quality
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment functionality
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to execute manufacturing processes accurately
- Trained new operators on machine setup and operational procedures
Intern
Mueller Water Products
Decatur, IL
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Analyzed quality control processes that ensure adherence to product specifications.
- Supported engineering team in conducting tests and data collection for analysis.
- Worked with multiple engineering departments to better understand the parts that they play and how they work together on projects and systems.
- Gained valuable experience working within an engineering atmosphere, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Expanded knowledge of basic engineering practices such as engineering design processes and computer-assisted design.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12-2027
No Degree - Engineering Science
Richland Community College
Decatur, Illinois, IL05-2025
Skills
- Beginner to intermediate knowledge in circuits, CAD, systems design, and programming languages such as C and Python
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Leadership qualities
- Time management
- Adaptability and dependability
- Public speaking