Evan Rees

Worked as a Mechanical Engineering intern from May through August for the summers of 2022, 2023, and 2024 collaborating with engineering teams, gaining experience and knowledge in Manufacturing, Design, and Research and Development

• Aided in developing new filtration products by creating new designs, and analyzing part fitments and tolerance stack-ups.
• Worked with production staff on identifying potential design issues and simplifying manufacturing processes.
• Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
• Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
• Gained hands-on experience in various engineering tools, software, and techniques to contribute effectively to multiple projects.

Volunteer Driver for a local Emergency Medical Service aiding in different service tasks

• Driver for the local Emergency Medical Service.
• Assisted the EMS or Paramedic in treating patients,
• Collaborated with other Emergency Services.

Worked on the Manufacturing floor at Musco Lighting assembling light fixtures for sporting venues

• Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
• Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs..
• Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.

Carried out daily tasks on a Produce farm, helping in the growing and harvesting of Watermelon, Cantaloupe, and Sweetcorn

• In charge of various individuals involved with the planting and harvesting of produce in the fields.
• Ran various produce stands at the Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Coralville, and Washington Farmers Markets interacting with customers and other vendors.
• Helped with different farm activities such as laying irrigation, operating farm equipment, and repair work.