Shawn Petrishin
Niagara Falls,NY
Summary
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineer
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC R&D Intern
Mahle Behr
Lockport, New York
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Designing and 3D printing test fixtures
- Performed data analysis on torque studies for feedback actuators
- Assisted in various test engineering activities related to leakage, evaporation, and torque on HVAC modules
- Presented work to customer regarding CAM traces in HVAC modules
- Learned how to build wire harnesses
Intern
AMC Engineering
Buffalo, NY
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Used SolidWorks in assisting with 3-D modeling of steel structures
- Interpreted FEA simulations on SolidWorks used to test stress loads on structures
- Learned to use many other gadgets such as: Raspberry Pi, 3-D printer, Sense HAT
- 3D modeled a double sided multi tool and printed it.
Helideck worker
Rainbow Air
Niagara Falls, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Loading customers onto helicopters with accompanied safety briefing through FAA regulations
- Fueling the helicopter throughout the day, while taking many precautions and following safety procedures
- Assisted with companies lead mechanic in helping pull an engine on a McDonnell Douglas 500E helicopter.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted with HW grading, exam proctoring and holding office hours weekly
- Communicated with professors and fellow TAs weekly to stay organized
- Guided students in office hours with HW help, and conveying heat transfer concepts
Student Leader
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Mentored and assisted freshman engineering students to adapt to the college workload and environment
- Aided in assignments, and communicated between the students from giving feedback and answering questions.
Education
Undergraduate -
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2025
Skills
- 3D Printing
- Data Analysis (Microsoft Excel)
- 3D modeling (SolidWorks)
- Coding (MATLAB, Arduino C)
- Arduino/Circuit building
- Leadership
- Team building
- Test Engineering procedures
Projects
- Designed and built a snack dispenser using Arduino and servo motors, with various sensors and a 3D printed housing
Timeline
HVAC R&D Intern
Mahle Behr
05.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University at Buffalo
02.2024 - 05.2024
Student Leader
University at Buffalo
09.2022 - 05.2023
Helideck worker
Rainbow Air
05.2021 - Current
Intern
AMC Engineering
02.2020 - 06.2020
Undergraduate -
University At Buffalo