CHRISTIAN HEINEN
San Antonio,TX
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
ENGINEERING TUTOR
The University of Texas
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Tutored concepts in Statics, Dynamics and Controls, Mechatronics, Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics I, Thermodynamics II, and Heat Transfer.
BEAM CHALLENGE FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Conceptualized multiple meter-long truss systems made of PLA plastic to support a 50 kN load
- Conducted structural analysis using ABAQUS to optimize designs for reduced material usage while maintaining strength, employing varied geometries, truss layouts, removal of zero-force members, and adjustment of cross-sectional areas
- Fabricated prototypes via 3D printing and performed comprehensive tensile testing to validate design integrity.
ETHIUM ASSOCIATE, E-Controls
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Contributed to the fabrication process of lithium-ion battery packs in a manufacturing line
- Inspected individual battery cells for rust, operated proprietary equipment for battery charging, assisted in the adhesion process
- Performed rigorous quality assurance tasks to ensure product integrity and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S - Mechanical Engineering
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
May 2024
Certificate in Aerospace Engineering - undefined
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
May 2024
GRADUATE MECHANICAL - ENGINEER
The University of Texas
Graduate mechanical engineer - design
Skills
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- CAD: AutoCAD, Vault AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360, Flow & Thermal Simulation
- Analysis: ABAQUS FEA, Mathcad, MATLAB, C, LabVIEW
- Design: Familiarity with GD&T, Dimensional Tolerance Analysis, ASME Y145
- Soft Skills: Leadership, Public Speaking, Creative, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Detail Oriented
Affiliations
Officer for the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), Texas Society of Professional Engineers
(TSPE)
Accomplishments
- HIGH-RATE SPRING FATIGUE TESTER, a Senior Design project sponsored by SANDIA Labs, 2023 – 2024
- Led a team through an innovative, end-to-end design process
- Designed and implemented a control system, featuring a user-friendly interface with 2 buttons, an LCD display, and LED indicators
- Designed and implemented a data acquisition system using a linear potentiometer, enabling communication and data recording via text files through a USB connection to a computer
- Achieved a frequency capability of 8000 Hz, doubling the project's requirements.
Timeline
BEAM CHALLENGE FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS
08.2023 - 12.2023
ENGINEERING TUTOR
The University of Texas
01.2022 - 01.2024
ETHIUM ASSOCIATE, E-Controls
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S - Mechanical Engineering
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Certificate in Aerospace Engineering - undefined
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
GRADUATE MECHANICAL - ENGINEER
The University of Texas
Graduate mechanical engineer - design
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