Dane Miller
Work History
Tire Technician
1 Year- Mount and balance 80 tires weekly, along with flat repairs and rotations, to support safe vehicle operation.
- Perform vehicle inspections with consistent attention to ensure the vehicle is kept to standard.
- Observe alignment and mechanical procedures when the bay is clear to build practical knowledge from senior technicians.
- Develop hands-on automotive knowledge through regular exposure to shop workflow, sparking a deep interest in automotive.
General Engineering Internship
3 Months- Conducted product validation for several automotive components ranging across many different vehicles.
- Validated connectors, troughs, and grommets against the specification requirements throughout the internships.
- Documented and organized the test outcomes clearly to support engineering analysis and follow-up decisions.
- Ran environmental tests on automotive components, including submersion, fluid exposure, and high-temperature cycling.
- Measured electrical quantities on the parts before and after the test, capturing results for engineering review.
- Ran mechanical tests on similar components, including tensile, torque, mating, and drop tests.
- Cycled these parts a large number of times to ensure there would be no mechanical failure during or after production.
Back of House / Cook
11 Months- Coordinated closely with teammates during rushes to stay synchronized and keep service flowing efficiently.
- Maintained a clean, organized cook station to support fast service and reduce slowdowns.
- Adapted quickly to changing rush conditions while keeping communication clear and tasks on track.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering
I have had an extremely well balanced curriculum, with classes that have furthered my understanding of engineering and the communication process. Additionally I had a chance to practice some of the theories we studied, gaining some experience with the manufacturing process, using code to help solve advanced problems .
High School Diploma
GPA: 3.44
Skills
Personal Information
I began designing in my high school vocational class, where I was fortunate to learn some basic CAD programs. Thanks to that class, I took a massive interest in the idea of pursuing it further.
AWARDS
I have been given a chance to win a few awards over the years such as some athletic awards in track and field, baseball, and basketball. I have obtained awards from accredited academic programs such as NSLS and NHS. Still, my proudest distinction was for obtaining 3rd in states for the Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society for their single-part CAD design and 3-D print.