Jacob Ranero
Clemson,SC
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering student nearing graduation, equipped with a robust foundation in analysis and hands-on application across various engineering disciplines, including vehicles, automated control systems, and fluid dynamics. Diverse internships have fostered critical thinking and adaptability, enabling swift mastery of new systems and techniques. Focused on Material Science and Engineering as well as Aerodynamics. Recognized for reliability and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Eager to leverage a strong academic background and practical experience to contribute effectively in a professional engineering setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Intern
Sheridan Hills Baptist Church
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked on the technical setup and production of live streams, videos, and shorts for a church's YouTube channel.
- Fixed problems with computers, projectors, sound equipment, lighting, and other personal technology.
Operations Engineering Intern
NASCAR
- Did operations engineering for set up, race analysis and post-race testing at spring 2025 Talladega race weekend.
- Did operations engineering for set up, race analysis and post-race testing at fall 2025 Darlington race weekend.
Maintenance and Automation Technician
Macys Fullfillment Center
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Performed preventive maintenance on robotics, conveyors, and electrical assemblies to reduce downtime.
- Calibrated automation equipment and adjusted settings to support consistent package routing.
- Troubleshooted conveyor, sortation, and material handling equipment to restore fulfillment center throughput.
- Inspected sensors, scanners, and control components for accurate automated system performance.
Education
BS - Student Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2027
Skills
- Programming Languages Matlab, PLC Ladder Logic Code
- Engineering Certifications CSWA, ASME member (Clemson University Chapter), CNC
- Information tracking
- Technical troubleshooting
- Aerodynamic and Fluid dynamics proficiency
- Knowledge and application of Welding Techniques: Stick and MIG
Certification
CSWA, ASME member (Clemson University Chapter), CNC
Timeline
Maintenance and Automation Technician
Macys Fullfillment Center
06.2026 - 08.2026
Technology Intern
Sheridan Hills Baptist Church
08.2021 - 05.2023
Operations Engineering Intern
NASCAR
BS - Student Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University
Engineering Projects
- Compact Truck Design: Solidworks, Matlab, Excel
- Design of a new concept for a compact truck frame, drivetrain, steering system, etc. within budget and strong enough to not fail for college course: Fundamentals of Machine Design Course.
- Power Plant Design: FlyCarpet, Matlab, Excel
- Design of a power plant ran by a Rankine cycle used to power an electrical grid with 43% efficiency within budget for college course: Thermodynamics Course.
- Insulated Recording Housing: Material Selection, Matlab, Solidworks, NX
- In progress design of a housing for multiple types of cameras to maintain standard operating temperature in an extreme case of time and temperature inside a cooking apparatus: Senior Engineering Design Course.
- Compressible Flow Airfoil Design: Solidworks, CFD Analysis
- In progress design of airfoil that withstands compressible flow and shocks based on thermodynamic and wave nature parameters involving both internal and external compressible flows: Introduction to Compressible Flow Course.