Summary
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Richard Taylor

Country Club Hills

Summary

Hardworking mechanical engineering student with experience in software development and hardware trouble shooting. Experience developed through a summer internship, in which solving PS5 controller issues showcased strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Seeking an engineering summer internship opportunity to apply technical skills and knowledge.

Work History

Intern Engineer-University of Illinois Chicago

Prof. Jarrad Hampton-Marcell
Chicago
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Engineered code to resolve software bug causing stick drift in PS5 controllers.
  • Replaced potentiometers in a PS5 controller through soldering to address hardware issues.

Education

Degree - Mechanical Engineering

North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina
05-2029

High School -

Marian Catholic High School
Chicago Heights, Illinois
05.2025

Skills

  • Software development (Python)
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Circuit design
  • Organization and time management

Extracurricular Activities

  • Marian Catholic Baseball, Varsity team member (March 2022-May 2025)
  • Marian Catholic Wrestling, Varsity Team Captain (October 2022-February 2024)
  • Marian Catholic Golf, Team Member (August 2021-August 2023)
  • Pullman Ballers Travel Baseball Team, Team Captain (June 2021-August 2024)
  • Helping Hands Club at Marian Catholic, School Service Organization (August 2022-May 2025)
  • Marian Catholic Senior Ambassador, Group Member (August 2024-May 2025)

Accomplishments

  • National Honor Society Member (2025)
  • Spanish National Honor Society (2024)
  • 3x Academic Letter Recipient
  • 4x Student of the Month
  • North Carolina A&T Mechanical Engineer Incoming Freshman Scholarship Recipient (2025)

Timeline

Intern Engineer-University of Illinois Chicago

Prof. Jarrad Hampton-Marcell
07.2025 - 08.2025

Degree - Mechanical Engineering

North Carolina A&T State University

High School -

Marian Catholic High School
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