Nicholas Helvick
Madison,WI
Summary
Engineering intern with a proven track record of productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in CAD software, project management, and quality control procedures. Strong critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills contribute to successful collaboration and project outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Intern
Generac Power Systems
Waukesha, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Performed FEA simulations for stress and displacement testing to align with our product standards.
- Created sheetmetal designs for engine sub components on industrial products.
- Coordinated multiple projects and tasks across various subsystems, ensuring alignment with team objectives.
- Utilized Creo and Windchill as our main CAD and project managing applications.
- Communicated with suppliers and manufacturing to buy parts and verify designs.
- Delivered design presentations to team and management, facilitating project updates and gathering feedback.
- Presented technical findings at team meetings, enhancing collaborative feedback on project developments.
Guest Service Co-worker
Kwik Trip
Hartford, USA
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained food safety and quality standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations and customer satisfaction.
- Assisted with store upkeep, including garbage removal, cleaning, stocking, and maintenance, contributing to a clean and welcoming environment.
- Trained newly hired coworkers on store policies and duties, enhancing their integration and performance.
- Oversaw multiple departments in store and worked all main areas of the store including register, kitchen, and raw kitchen.
Education
Degree In Progress - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI12-2026
Skills
- SolidWorks and Creo
- MATLAB and Python
- Star CCM simulations
- Microsoft Office certification
- Manufacturing processes
- FEA analysis
- Engineering change management
- System implementation
Involvement And Leadership
- Formula SAE - Wisconsin Racing, Madison, WI, Member of Thermals Team, 09/23, Present, Using Star CCM+ to compare different internal geometries and aid in design., Produced visuals and data during our CDR and PDR for the cooling loop in the car., Working closely with other subteams to fit in our designs.
- Formula SAE - Wisconsin Racing, Member of Aerodynamics and Composites Team, Helped produce carbon fiber aero packages and learned carbon fiber/resin processes., Composites post processing trained and applied this to parts that needed to be finalized on the car., Established connections with leads and members to understand and continue my involvement.
- Formula SAE - Wisconsin Racing, Member of Structures Team, Aided in ASTM testing for composite structures needed for submission to competition judges., Fitted and altered firewalls for both cars to comply with safety rules using composite techniques.
Timeline
Engineering Intern
Generac Power Systems
01.2025 - Current
Guest Service Co-worker
Kwik Trip
09.2021 - 12.2022
Degree In Progress - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison