John Cottrell
LYNWOOD,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with a passion for hands-on projects and a track record of success in designing and implementing innovative solutions. Possessing a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, coupled with a hands-on approach to problem-solving, I thrive in environments where creativity and practicality intersect. Skilled in project management, CAD software, and prototyping, I excel at transforming ideas into tangible products while ensuring efficiency and quality. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends, I am eager to leverage my expertise to drive impactful results in the field of mechanical engineering.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Engineer
Pacific Crane Maintenance Company
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Currently working at the largest port maintenance company on the west coast, and currently at the largest container terminal on the west coast, APM, or more commonly known as MAERSK
- Employed as a crane maintenance engineer I work daily with union mechanics to troubleshoot mechanical issues as well as PLC and Drive issues
- I also work as a manager for the crane shop; this consisted of managing and directing 20+ mechanics on a daily basis to accomplish preventative maintenance, heavy repairs, and operational support
- Working with the mechanics we provided constant support for the terminals operational needs to prevent downtime of the cranes. As well as routine maintenance to the cranes in order to keep them operational.
Intern
AVL North America
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Interned at a global engineering company working in their battery department for hybrid vehicles
- Working in the battery department entailed hand assembling high voltage battery packs and HI-POT testing, as well as pairing them together in parallel to a successful completion of the battery unit; this unit was being used multiple different types of vehicles
- I also worked with multiple cars in their dyno lab finding the maximum potential for electric motors and assembled vehicles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA05.2022
Skills
- Siemens PLC maintenance
- Siemens crane physics and drive sizing
- Composite Layup Structures (both wet and dry)
- C
- SolidWorks
- AutoCad
- Matlab
- Mig/Tig/Arc Welding
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Technical Writing and Documentation
- Understanding of Schematic/Drawing
Undergrad Projects
- Solar Panel Blimp, Supervised and led a team discovering innovative ways to use solar panels for the purpose of building a Blimp that is self-sufficient. Modeling the blimp using 3D computer aided design, we then built the blimp to completion.
- Solar Powered Desalination, Worked with a team to research, and a portable desalination device that is entirely powered by solar power. Using computer aided design software and design analysis we are currently in the assembly stage of our project.
Post College Courses
- Fluke - Motor and Drive Troubleshooting Online Course
- Siemens – Certified for PLC Maintenance and Programming
- Siemens – Crane Physics and Drive Sizing
Timeline
Crane Engineer
Pacific Crane Maintenance Company
09.2022 - Current
Intern
AVL North America
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California Baptist University
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