Maxwell Fleisch
Westport,USA
Summary
Skilled in observing, learning, and applying engineering concepts. Experience includes shadowing professional engineers, gaining insights into project management, quality control, and design implementation. Strengths lie in problem-solving abilities, technical acumen, and team collaboration. Previously contributed to the successful execution of complex engineering projects by providing valuable suggestions based on learned methodologies and principles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Shadowing
American Electric Power (AEP)
08.2025 - 2025
- Shadowed engineers across multiple disciplines
- Observed grid infrastructure, energy systems, and safety engineering
- Conducted informational interviews to understand technical roles and workflows
Mechanical/Operations Assistant
Saugatuck Harbor Yacht Club
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Conducted mechanical troubleshooting and assisted with marine engine maintenance.
- Coordinated dock operations while managing staff schedules and activities.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and maintained equipment readiness.
- Inspected equipment installations and repairs as necessary to ensure quality control.
Sales Associate
Lacrosse Unlimited
Norwalk, Connecticut
01.2021 - 03.2023
- 2x- Achieved recognition as top weekly sales performer across 49 New England locations.
- Managed store operations with keyholder responsabilities, and enhanced customer relations to drive sales success.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Union College
Schenectady, NY06-2027
Graduate -
Staples High School
Westport, CT01.2023
Summer Program - Electrical Engineering
Drexel University
08.2022
Summer Engineering Course - Materials Engineering
University of Arizona
08.2022
Skills
- SolidWorks and CAD design
- Team collaboration
- Simulation and modeling
- PIV and FEA analysis
- Manufacturing and assembly
- MATLAB programming
- Machining techniques
- Fabrication processes
- Safety protocols
- Mechanical troubleshooting
Engineering Projects
- FEA Structural Analysis of a Cantilever Beam, SolidWorks Simulation, Modeled a cantilever beam using SolidWorks and performed static FEA, Analyzed stress distribution, deflection, and factor of safety, Compared analytical solutions to simulation results
- Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), MATLAB, Processed high-speed flow frames to compute velocity vector fields, Applied cross-correlation to generate streamline plots, Evaluated turbulence, separation, and boundary layer behavior
- Walking Machine / Four-Bar Mechanism, SolidWorks, Designed and assembled a complete walking mechanism using a four-bar linkage, Performed motion analysis and optimized foot-path tracking, Fabricated components and integrated a motorized crank system
Leadership Experience
- Baja SAE Club, Member, 01/2025, Present, CAD modeling, chassis/suspension design, and fabrication
- Sigma Chi Fraternity, Social Chair & Diversity/Inclusion Chair, 01/2024, Present, Plan semester-long event programming, logistics, and budgets, Lead initiatives promoting inclusion and community engagement
- Union College Men's Lacrosse, Player, 08/2023, Present, 25+ hours/week in a high-performance team environment
Timeline
Engineering Shadowing
American Electric Power (AEP)
08.2025 - 2025
Mechanical/Operations Assistant
Saugatuck Harbor Yacht Club
05.2023 - 08.2025
Sales Associate
Lacrosse Unlimited
01.2021 - 03.2023
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Union College
Graduate -
Staples High School
Summer Program - Electrical Engineering
Drexel University
Summer Engineering Course - Materials Engineering
University of Arizona