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John Lowry

Whiting,IN

Summary

Dedicated Engineering Assistant working for a mechanical engineering degree with one year of engineering assistance experience. Reads blueprints, schematics and specifications and applies knowledge to effectively support design processes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Assistant

City of Whiting
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Surveyed storm drains and sewer lines
  • Modeled underground wastewater systems
  • Fabricated LED bulb adapters for streetlamps
  • Attended a building inspection.

Seasonal Park Maintenance

City of Whiting
05.2020 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated in teams to perform upkeep of city grounds
  • Worked independently to transport needed materials
  • Served as lead employee on maintenance of park venues
  • Assisted in the maintenance of irrigation and plumbing systems
  • Assembled a floating boat dock.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
12.2024

High School Diploma with Academic Honors -

Whiting High School
Whiting, IN
05.2020

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • Autodesk
  • FEA
  • Microsoft Office
  • MATLAB
  • Arduino
  • C
  • 3D-Printing
  • MIG Welding

Accomplishments

  • Valparaiso University Brown and Gold Award (2021 - Present)
  • Valpo Fund Alumni Award (2021 - Present)
  • Valparaiso University Presidential Scholarship (2020 - Present)
  • Indiana Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors (2020)

Projects Activities

  • Valparaiso Robotic Football, 09/2020, Present, Member of the Build Team, Developed a weight testing cart for the robots, Iterated a 3D-printed lithium-ion battery pack, Assembled LED circuit boards, Soldered battery and motor connections, Created artwork to be displayed on the robots
  • Science Olympiad, 08/2016, 03/2020, Varsity Competitor and Volunteer, Competed with proficiency in computer programming and cryptography, Collaborated in team-based reverse engineering of models, Organized lab spaces, Interacted with community members to raise funds, Distributed concessions during football games

Timeline

Engineering Assistant

City of Whiting
05.2023 - 08.2023

Seasonal Park Maintenance

City of Whiting
05.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -

Valparaiso University

High School Diploma with Academic Honors -

Whiting High School
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