Kenny Nguyen
Fremont,CA
Summary
Passionate Mechanical Engineering student at San Jose State University, enthusiastic about the automotive industry, motorsport, fitness, sports, and always excited to learn and take on new challenges.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Engineering Intern
Mountz Torque
09.2023 - Current
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives for new material sourcing for FG Mini and TBIH series
- Adhered to strict Mountz precision requirements and calibration requirements from ISO17025:2017
- Designed fixtures and conducted Engineering Validation Tests (EVTs) to validate engineering design changes
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
Consultant
Senna Staffing LLC - SSi Racing School
05.2023 - Current
- Fatigue testing on aftermarket performance shifter karts
- Identifying and troubleshooting any technical faults and potential stress risers
- Provide advice on available solutions and technical changes to performance go-karts
EV SR-14 & SR-15 Drivetrain & Cooling Engineer
Spartan Racing FSAE SJSU
08.2022 - Current
- Researched and designed for optimal gear ratios and ramp angle tuning for a Salisbury-type clutch pack differential with respect to new chassis geometry
- Composed service manuals and performed maintenance on all final drive components including the differential, sprockets, chain, and respective carriers
- Designed a 428 chain and sprocket system with all necessary mounting components to run with an Emrax 228 MV motor with a 27% improvement in transmission efficiency
- Addressed a critical prior design flaw where axle tripod bearings were designed to be within of operating articulation range while reducing the complexity and weight of the carriers by 20%
- Utilized FEAs in Solidworks and Ansys to justify design and FMEAs to all machined final drive components while complying with FSAE rear impact structure rules
- Conducted trials to determine volumetric flow rate in legacy motor cooling systems and specified plumbing & pump layouts in a closed fan-dependent cooling system
IC SR-13 Fuel System Engineer
Spartan Racing FSAE SJSU
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Researched, designed, and manufactured components and plumbing for return style fuel system that included a fuel tank, fuel pump, rail, injectors, and fuel pressure regulator
- Knowledge of safety protocols and FSAE regulations regarding fuel systems, including fire safety, leak detection, and fuel system venting
- Familiarity with various fuel injection systems such as direct vs. port injection
- Designed and manufactured brackets utilizing Solidworks topology optimization software
- Identified and resolved issues related to fuel system performance, such as fuel starvation, vapor lock, or pressure fluctuations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Solidworks
- Ansys
- Manual Machining
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Data Acquisition
- Automotive Repair
- Teamwork
- MIG & TIG Welding
Accomplishments
- 2023 Cummins FSAE Innovation Award (1st Place)
Websites
Relevant Coursework
CAD - Solidworks
Python
Matlab
Mechanics of Materials
Statics
Dynamics
Calculus III
Differential Equations
Physics - Heat and Light
Circuit Analysis
Fluid Mechanics
Timeline
Test Engineering Intern
Mountz Torque
09.2023 - Current
Consultant
Senna Staffing LLC - SSi Racing School
05.2023 - Current
EV SR-14 & SR-15 Drivetrain & Cooling Engineer
Spartan Racing FSAE SJSU
08.2022 - Current
IC SR-13 Fuel System Engineer
Spartan Racing FSAE SJSU
08.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
San Jose State University
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