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Gabe Reed

Orange Beach,AL

Summary

Engineering student versed in reviewing plans, writing reports, researching solutions and implementing company procedures. Drive to learn, demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within team environments. Computer competencies include various CAD programs, CFD Programs, and MS Office applications.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

General Atomics
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Designed test stand in PTC CREO for testing of advanced alternator. Design incorporated Generator, custom electronics, and air pumps to monitor/control air flow, RPM, Temp, voltage, and current. Increased efficiency and safety of testing.
  • Assisted in the Design and improvement of shell in PTC CREO for alternator to improve manufacturing/Assembly Efficiency by 15 percent, helping to exceed production estimates
  • Designed capacitor test stand in PTC CREO. Design included power source and custom circuits; designed for testing and monitoring of capacitors during HIPOT certification testing. Increased time efficiency and increased safety overall
  • Tested each part of alternators (stator, excitor coil, excitor rotor) using various testing equipment and designed test stand to ensure manufacturing standards are upheld.
  • Tested Components and troubleshot problems for components of EMALS system.
  • Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel.


Mechanical Designer

Space Hardware Club
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Collaborating with a 9-member team to design a payload system to survive atmospheric re-entry and splashdown
  • Identifying and testing different materials to use in the manufacturing process.
  • Working cross-functionally with the manufacturing team testing components to assemble payload.
  • Designed vacuum-sealed container for electronics through Autodesk Inventor to protect main flight systems for ascend and re-entry.
  • Designing main power (Autodesk Inventor) unit to be used and survive multiple sounding rocket launches

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Skills

  • Ansys (WorkBench, Fluent, SpaceClaim)
  • Autodesk (Inventor and CFD)
  • Additional CAD Software (PTC Creo, Catia)
  • Programming Languages (Matlab, C, Python)
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Simulation Software
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Testing
  • Prototyping
  • Product Development
  • Quality Control
  • Process Improvement
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

General Atomics
06.2023 - 08.2023

Mechanical Designer

Space Hardware Club
08.2022 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Louisiana State University And A&M College
Gabe Reed