Joseph Jacobs
Tucson,USA
Summary
Motivated mechanical engineering recent alumni, seeking an internship opportunity or full time position to apply classroom learning to real-world engineering projects and gain hands-on experience in the field. Experienced in all functionalities surrounding solidworks, and solidworks related programs including, 3D material generation, 3D modeling within tolerance, CNC programming, and drafting application specifically within Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing as it's more simple.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Lab Research Assistant
University of Arizona
Tucson, USA
08.2025 - Current
- I have been assisting in research of a doctorate program in the Materials Science and Engineering department at the university of Arizona, we have been working with testing both 3D printed medals and learning and subsequently producing small amounts of casted materials through sand and investment casting.
3D designer and Production Manager
Self Employed
Tucson, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Perform design and manufacturing work for both friends and on campus clubs and organizations, usually 3D printed from either FDM or Resin methods but sometimes cad and CNC operations.
PRODUCT SAMPLER
Costco Demonstration Services
Tucson, USA
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Demonstrated product samples to customers, effectively communicating product attributes and benefits to drive sale
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Arizona College of Engineering
Tucson, AZ05.2025
High School Diploma -
Tanque Verde High School
Tucson, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Proficient in shop and manufacturing environment operations
- Basic hand tools
- Welding equipment (stick, MIG, TIG, oxy-acetylene)
- Basic metal fastener systems
- Basic metallurgy
- Paper and computer-based drawing
- Operating FlashForge Finder and Creator Pro extruder systems
- PLA, ABS, and TPU filament
- Advanced proficiency in Solidworks
- Mechanical engineering principles
- Mechanical design
- Proficient in MATLAB
- Very Proficient in Excel
- Strong background in calculus
- OSHA safety regulations
- Documented knowledge of G&ID use and processes
- Extremely experienced in Microsoft teams
- Ability to very quickly learn any digital or manual application
Certification
Osha 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health, 14-702177410, 05/17, no expiration
References
Available Upon Request
Awards
- Arizona High School Mock Trial All Regional Team, Recognized as the best witness and attorney in the 2020 Region 6A Mock Trial Tournament.
- Tanque Verde High School Academics Letter, Received for maintaining a high GPA and stellar attendance record.
Accomplishments And Projects
- Arizona High School Mock Trial All Regional Team Recognized as the best witness and attorney in the 2020 Region 6A Mock Trial Tournament.
- Tanque Verde High School Academics Letter Received for maintaining a high GPA and stellar attendance record.
- AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) - Marketing and Payload Leadership University of Arizona, Collaborated with peers to construct rockets and planes, working towards national AIAA registration for access to advanced equipment and motors., Participated in design competitions, Organized/Participated aerospace-related events and workshops, Networked with industry professionals
- University of Arizona Battlebots Club - Bot Team Leader, Lead a small group to design and build a remote controlled fighting robot., Required research and management of multiple electronics including receiver, batteries, motors, and general cable management.
- University of Arizona Senior Design Project - Pyrolysis Oil Refinement - Safety Lead, Working with PeakView Environmental Solutions to develop a functioning oil refining module that can be transported alongside an existing pyrolysis plant., The new module should take the raw pyrolysis oil as input and produce a high-quality diesel-like fuel as output., In addition to the new module's fabrication, a significant part of the project will entail risk analysis, safety implementation, and obtaining authorization.
Timeline
Volunteer Lab Research Assistant
University of Arizona
08.2025 - Current
3D designer and Production Manager
Self Employed
08.2023 - Current
PRODUCT SAMPLER
Costco Demonstration Services
01.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Arizona College of Engineering
High School Diploma -
Tanque Verde High School