Max Stewart
Longmont
Summary
Detail-driven Mechanical Engineer skilled in designing, testing, and improving mechanical systems. Background includes experience in CAD software for 3D modeling and simulation tasks. Strengths include strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, team collaboration, and project management. Previous roles demonstrate impact through improved system efficiencies and successful project completions on time and within budget.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
University Housing, University of South Carolina
Columbia
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Enforced university housing policies and procedures while serving as a role model and mentor to residents in a safe and impactful living community.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, guiding them in navigating university systems and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Planned and facilitated monthly educational programs to connect residents with academic opportunities and enhance their success.
- Responded to high-stress incidents professionally, ensuring resident safety and maintaining confidentiality.
Rollercoaster Mechanic
Michigan’s Adventure, Six Flags
Muskegon
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Inspected, repaired, and replaced components in high-stress areas of rides, contributing to operational reliability.
- Maintained the mechanical safety of rides and conducted full daily, weekly, and monthly inspections and maintenance procedures.
- Inspected and repaired theme park rides, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing overall guest experience.
- Collaborated with mechanics to diagnose and resolve ride failures, improving ride availability and safety.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Research Center, University of South Carolina
Columbia
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted in the development of thin films using pulsed laser deposition method for use as a cathode material in solid oxide fuel cells.
- Critically analyzed test results and research papers for insight into relevant processes relevant to fuel cells.
- Examined epitaxial growth techniques for thin films using pulsed-laser deposition to inform future research.
- Created materials for pulsed laser deposition applications, enhancing research capabilities.
- Acquired knowledge of research and development processes while supporting peer review for academic papers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
MOLINAROLI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING, University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC, USA05-2026
Skills
- Project management
- Technical communication
- Prototyping and engineering design
- Research methodologies
- Manufacturing processes
- Python and MATLAB
- Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
- Onshape and Fusion 360
- Creo and technical drafting
- Conflict resolution
Awards
- SkillsUSA Michigan Technical Drafting Competition - 2nd Place (2022), 4th Place (2021)
- Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society Technical Drafting Competition - 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th Place
Affiliations
- Battery-Integrated UAV Wing - USC Adaptive Real-Time Systems Lab (2025-2026)
- Nanoscale Freestanding Thin Films Through Water-Soluble Sacrificial Oxide Layers - USC Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Research Center
Timeline
Rollercoaster Mechanic
Michigan’s Adventure, Six Flags
05.2025 - 08.2025
Resident Assistant
University Housing, University of South Carolina
08.2024 - 05.2026
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Research Center, University of South Carolina
02.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
MOLINAROLI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING, University of South Carolina