Logan Saunders
Topsham,ME
Summary
Aspiring Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in SolidWorks, ANSYS, and MATLAB, gained through academic projects and coursework. Eager to apply creative problem solving skills and technical knowledge in an entry-level engineering role. Committed to contributing to innovative engineering solutions and continuous learning in a dynamic environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Associate
Home Depot
Topsham, ME
09.2025 - Current
- Managed vault balance in the computer system.
- Interacted with customers as a cashier.
Landscaping
Self Employed
Hershey, PA
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Maintained lawns throughout Hershey/Harrisburg region.
Night Auditor
Best Western Plus
Hershey, PA
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed guest check-ins and check-outs using the hotel management system.
- Completed cleaning tasks.
Lifeguard
Derry Township Parks & Recreation
Hershey, PA
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with team members to monitor pool areas and ensure the safety of patrons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg05-2025
Skills
- SolidWorks
- ANSYS
- Converge CFD
- Fusion360
- C
- MATLAB
- FDM 3D printing
- Arduino
- Raspberry Pi
- Linux
- Soldering
- Basic electronic components
- Machining
- GD&T
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
NCEES | In Progress | Exam Date: Early February 2026
NCEES | In Progress | Exam Date: Early February 2026
Projects
Thrust Vector Control (TVC) Model Rocket Prototype
Personal Project | Palmyra, PA | Summer 2022
- Designed a PCB for the flight computer and soldered on the components.
- Designed and 3D printed the airframe, nosecone, and thrust vector control mount parts.
- Utilized an Arduino Nano and an inertial measurement unit.
Equatorial Mount for Dobsonian Telescope
Personal Project | Palmyra, PA | Spring 2023
- Utilized a stepper motor to finely adjust speeds for tracking objects in the night sky.
- Designed and 3D printed the parts for a worm drive.
Capstone Project - NASA Human Lander Challenge Advanced Cryogenics
Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg | Middletown, PA | Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
- Designed radiative insulation for cryogenic propellant tanks that could be used for long duration NASA missions.
Research
Multi-Campus Research Experience for Undergraduates
Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg | Middletown, PA | Summer 2024
- Simulated the effects of varying fuel grain geometry on paraffin wax hybrid rocket motors.
- Wrote a literature review, and contributed to an AIAA SciTech Conference Paper.
Activities
Vice-President/President of the Astronomy Club
Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg | Middletown, PA | Fall 2023 - Spring 2025
- Helped with running weekly meetings, and planning events.
Timeline
Office Associate
Home Depot
09.2025 - Current
Landscaping
Self Employed
05.2023 - 08.2025
Night Auditor
Best Western Plus
11.2021 - 07.2022
Lifeguard
Derry Township Parks & Recreation
05.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University