Connor Faris
Tampa,FL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Lead
USF FSAE
01.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance to junior staff members in the development of engineering designs.
- Assisted in the design of new product prototypes and models.
- Incorporated numerous sensor systems onto the current package, such as strain gauges, tire temperature sensors, damper position sensors, steering position sensors, and wheel speed sensors.
Junior Engineer
USF FSAE
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Adjusted caster, camber and toe angles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Overhauled entire CAD library from an organization and UI standpoint, equipped the master assembly with live tracking measures under various damper displacements, equipped parts with various equation parameters to maximize iterative workflow.
- Spearheaded suspension pickup points overhaul by refining orientation and rigidity with the help of numerous FEA studies.
- Responsible for a large portion of the machining work for the F24 suspension subsystem, including lathe, mill, FDM, and sheet metal work.
Education
Bachelors - mechanical engineering
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2025
High School Diploma -
Cambridge Christian School
Tampa, FL06-2016
Skills
- SolidWorks modeling
- SolidWorks Simulation
- SolidWorks Electrical
- Parts Fabrication
- Quality Control
- Machinery Operation
- Manufacturing Experience
- Problem-Solving
- CAM Software
- Power and hand tools
- Precision measurement
- Assembly procedures
- Electrical knowledge
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Electrical Systems
- Engine repair
- Suspension Systems
- Coolant System Control
- Brake Systems
- Vehicle alignment
- Fuel systems
- Steering systems
Organization Awards
- National Junior Honors Society Recipient
- Eagle Scout
Timeline
Design Lead
USF FSAE
01.2024 - Current
Junior Engineer
USF FSAE
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelors - mechanical engineering
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Cambridge Christian School
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