Isaiah Mathews
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Well-rounded engineer-mechanic with a deep understanding of both conceptual design and hands-on product application. Personal interactions with customers of all types, engineers, and operators instill strong social skills for any situation. Skilled problem solver with a strong desire to make the world a better place.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Equipment Mechanic
Mechanicsville Power Equipment
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Completed cleaning, repairing, preventative maintenance, inventorying, operating, assembling, and hauling construction and forestry equipment.
- Repaired hydraulic systems, engines (gas and diesel), transmissions, and electrical components for optimal performance of construction equipment.
- Diagnosed complex electrical problems in combustion, hybrid, and battery powered manlifts.
- Coordinated field service calls to troubleshoot and resolve issues onsite, provided support over the phone when necessary to enhance client satisfaction. Communicated in Spanish with non-english speaking customers.
- Fabricated unattainable parts via welding, plasma cutting, and grinding.
Nuclear Engineer
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed an understanding of nuclear reactor operations, reactor design, radiation controls, coordinating work with production, and developed new techniques to improve workflow and minimize radiation exposure for onsite workers.
- Designed tooling for reactor refueling/defueling operations, worked with operators in RND process, understood nuclear safety requirements for reactor servicing.
- Developed relationships with multiple shipyard shops and engineers to ensure maximum work throughput and well coordinated operations.
Co-op Product Engineer
Cummins Inc
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Collaborated on diesel fuel filter, FWS, and oil filter designing, prototyping, building, and testing.
- Participated in engineering-lead manufacturing (plant went on strike).
- Coordinated with customers to provide quality parts that fit their specific needs.
Shop Mechanic
P&P Performance
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in diagnosing, maintaining, tuning, and building custom freestyle jet skis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Tech
01.2021
Skills
- Coding- MATLAB, Python, C
- CAD- Creo, Solidworks, Fusion 360, Inventor
- MS Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Macros
- Interpreting schematics (electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic) and engineering drawings
- Customer service: Short and long-term relationship experience, in the field and sales interactions
- All types of combustion engine, hydraulic, HVAC, and cooling system diagnosis and repair
- Metal fabrication: welding, plasma cutting, bending, fastening, pressing
- Circuit troubleshooting, component soldering, circuit design, strong with semiconductor operation
- Forestry and construction equipment operation
Timeline
Construction Equipment Mechanic
Mechanicsville Power Equipment
09.2022 - 12.2024
Nuclear Engineer
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
07.2021 - 08.2022
Co-op Product Engineer
Cummins Inc
01.2020 - 05.2020
Shop Mechanic
P&P Performance
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Tech
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