Meltris Smith Jr

Dedicated and results-driven Mechanical Engineering graduate with a solid foundation in engineering principles and a keen interest in design and innovation. Adept problem solver with hands-on experience in project management and team collaboration. Demonstrated proficiency across diverse engineering tools and software. Eager to apply academic knowledge and practical skills to contribute effectively to dynamic engineering projects and drive technological advancements in the . Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

• Machine Design Project: Spearheaded the development of a remote-controlled device for competitive engagement, maneuvering through ramps and mazes. Presciently utilized CAD programs such as Autodesk and Solidworks to design intricate parts, while meticulously managing costs and deadlines through Gantt chart oversight
• Design Thermal Fluid System Project: Contributed to the design of a direct expansion chiller, collaborating on the development of both evaporator and condenser components, utilizing R134a as the designated refrigerant within the refrigeration cycle. Assisted in orchestrating the routing of the fluid through shell and tube heat exchangers, and presciently computed water-side pressure drops utilizing provided references, ensuring project objectives were met effectively.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics Project: Successfully executed computer programs utilizing MATLAB to solve a range of challenges, including 1-D steady-state diffusion with source terms and a 1-D steady-state convection-diffusion equation without source term. Additionally, conducted fluent analyses using the ANSYS program, generating detailed simulations of duct (internal) flow and airflow over an airfoil (external).
• Thermodynamics II Turbine Design Project: Contributed to the design of a combined cycle power plant, where R-134a was utilized as the designated working fluid for the Rankine cycle. Played an integral role in incorporating provided isentropic efficiencies for the turbomachinery components, while contributing to the detailed considerations of temperature and pressure states.