Nathan Arnold
Summary
Accomplished Mechanical Engineering Intern at Youngquist Brothers, adept in SolidWorks and problem-solving. Spearheaded projects saving over $100K and enhanced UAV efficiency by 200% as a Team Leader. Proven track record in teamwork and collaboration, generating significant revenue and innovative solutions across engineering and sales roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Youngquist Brothers
05.2025 - 08.2025
- · Used SolidWorks to reverse-engineer equipment originally sourced from China, enabling in-house manufacturing in response to new tariffs; collaborated with on-site crews to oversee production and assembly.
- · Repurposed an out-of-service hydraulic pump into a cost-effective boat motor dynamometer, delivering accurate performance data at a fraction of the cost of a commercial system
- · Partnered with machinists, electrical engineers, and senior engineers to develop solutions saving the company over $100K, including transformer redesigns, structural load testing for material optimization, and electrical cable testing.
Team Leader
Purdue University - PURT-UAS
08.2021 - Current
- · Led design and testing of an emergency-response UAV capable of delivering NARCAN to opioid overdose patients ahead of ambulance arrival.
- · Directed a 20-member cross-disciplinary team to meet performance goals while maintaining budget constraints and stakeholder needs.
- · Increased UAV efficiency by 200% through physics-based simulations and propulsion system optimization.
- · Coordinated with aerospace, biomedical, and healthcare professionals to validate drone capabilities for EMS integration, and even had work featured in Purdue’s Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Magazine, Aerogram.
Customer Sales and Service Intern
Hertz
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Generated over $40K in revenue in one month, 154% of company goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-2025
Skills
- Proficient in SOLIDWORKS and NX
- Experienced in MATLAB, Python, C, C computer programming languages
- Cross-functional teamwork and collaboration
- Creative Problem-solving
- Strong attention to detail
- Team engagement
Accomplishments
Awarded 1st Place for Data Stewardship at the Spring 2025 Purdue University Undergraduate Research Conference for my Emergency Response Drone for Narcan Delivery research.
Certification
· Certified in ROS2, including ROS Foxy, Humble – 2022
· Obtained FAA Part 107 Class – Drone License
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Youngquist Brothers
05.2025 - 08.2025
Customer Sales and Service Intern
Hertz
05.2024 - 08.2024
Team Leader
Purdue University - PURT-UAS
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering
Purdue University