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Nicholas Cook

Beaver Falls,PA

Summary

Dynamic and diligent Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a solid background in mechanical design, R&D, automation, and product development. Proven experience in designing and fabricating prototypes, mechanical systems, and structural equipment utilizing advanced CAD/CAM software, CNC machining, and 3D printing. Adept at developing software solutions to enhance company processes, with proficiency in Python, C++, and iLogic/VB.Net. Strong leader and committed to ethical practices, continuous learning, and sharing knowledge to foster team development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Engineer II

Westinghouse Electric Company
01.2024 - Current
  • Created nearly 50 automation tools and scripts to improve design team workflows, increase efficiency, reduce error, and eliminate mundane tasks.
  • Spearheaded significant procedural improvements pertaining to drawing creation, modeling practices, Vault (PDM) use, and drawing review.
  • Developed metal work consoles of Nuclear Safety Instrumentation and Control Systems utilizing Inventor sheet metal tools.
  • Collaborated with Overseas Manufacturers to pilot new production equipment.

Mechanical Engineer

Rapid TPC
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Innovated and developed advanced thermoplastic composite molding techniques using custom built and designed pneumatic, heating, cooling, and vacuum systems.
  • Designed and fabricated prototypes and mechanical systems through 3D CAD/CAM software, 3/5-axis CNC machining, 3D printing, and manual manufacturing techniques.
  • Created Python-based software solutions to streamline company processes, integrating results with Google Workspace increased operational efficiency significantly.
  • Engineered closed, vacuum, and compression molds for thermoplastic composites using Inventor & Fusion 360, performing thermal and static stress FEA analysis to ensure reliability and performance.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Flexicon
07.2019 - 09.2021
  • Designed and optimized bulk material handling equipment using Autodesk Inventor, incorporating structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to meet diverse client needs.
  • Conducted analytical structural calculations and created robust design models for multi-use cases, leading to a reduction in design errors and rework.
  • Supported R&D in the successful launch of next-generation products through innovative design initiatives, testing, and prototyping.
  • Utilized FEA simulation tools to predict failure modes and refine designs to improve product longevity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA
05.2018

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

CAM w/ Fusion 360

Mold Design

Manufacturing Experience

Microsoft & Google Suites

Python Programming

C Programming

iLogic/VBNet Programming

ROS with Python

Arduino Programming

Hobbies

Wedding Photographer | Cross-Country Cyclist | Leather Crafter | Disc Golfer | Mountain Climber | Sight Seer

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer II

Westinghouse Electric Company
01.2024 - Current

Mechanical Engineer

Rapid TPC
05.2022 - 03.2023

Mechanical Design Engineer

Flexicon
07.2019 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Geneva College

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