Levi Ward
Janesville,MN
Summary
Skilled Mechanical Engineer Student with over 2 years of experience in designing testing fixtures and mechanical systems using Creo modeling software. Proven ability to update and maintain engineering drawings and technical documents while effectively collaborating with design engineers and project managers to fulfill project requirements. Core competencies include technical documentation, CAD modeling, and project coordination. Seeking to leverage my experience and expertise as a Design Engineer Intern at Micro-Trak Systems.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Engineer
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN
09.2024 - Current
- Leading design efforts in creating an affordable hop harvester capable of harvesting 30 bines/hour for my senior design project group at MNSU.
- Designed and modeled a modular framework for the harvester. (PTC Creo)
- Designed and modeled an adjustable harvesting component for removing hops from plants. (PTC Creo)
- Communicating with the project manager and farmer to meet the needs of the farmers.
- Meeting scope requirements and working around budget constraints of $2500 to successfully complete the project.
Engineering Intern
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics
Mankato, MN
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Created and sustained over 100 engineering drawings for consumer product parts (PTC Creo).
- Designed and modeled engineering testing fixtures (PTC Creo).
- Authored and updated over 50 engineering testing procedure documents (Microsoft Word).
- Performed over 50 ECOs for product design and drawing revisions (PTC Windchill).
- Performed various field tests with consumer products, including testing, analyzing, and logging over 100 product tests for UV, thermal, and saltwater degradation.
- Executed over 1,000 different matrix testing variations for consumer product software integration (Microsoft Excel).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2025
Skills
- Technical documentation skills
- Engineering Change Orders
- Expert in Creo modeling and drawing
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Proficient interpersonal skills
- Experienced in Microsoft Word
- Experienced in Microsoft Excel
- Effective problem-solving
- Productive time management
About me
I grew up on a farm outside of Mankato MN and went to highschool at St.Clair Public School near Mankato. I am a native to the Mankato area and hope to stay around here for the extended future. Some of my personal hobbies include competitive bass fishing, hunting, and content creation including videography and photography.
Timeline
Student Engineer
Minnesota State University, Mankato
09.2024 - Current
Engineering Intern
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics
11.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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