Zach Paulson
St Paul,United States
Summary
I am a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of St Thomas seeking a degree in engineering. I am majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in Catholic Studies. I am interested in all aspects of mechanical engineering, from the design to production of parts that will change the future. In my spare time, I like to read, play sports and 3D print. One of the things that interests me about the future of engineering is the rapid advancement of additive manufacturing processes in not only the prototyping, but final production of goods. I have spent over 5 years working with FDM style printers, as well as conventional manufacturing methods (Mill, lathe, CNC), and am curious to work with other styles such as SLA, SLM and Material-Jetting. One of the reasons I am interested in this sector is because of my hobby for 3d modeling. Over the Past 7 years, I have had the opportunity to work with software such as Autodesk, Solidworks, and Ansys, which have allowed me to take my ideas and turn them into real world objects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Student
University of St. Thomas
01.2023 - Current
- I am a research student at the University of St Thomas School of Engineering Studying Fluid Flow and its properties in controlled SLA additive manufacturing processes for the purpose of application in resin injection molding for rapid prototyping in the manufacturing industry under the guidance of Dr John Wentz and Dr Tom Shepard.
Teaching Assistant
University of St. Thomas
01.2023 - 05.2023
- In the Machine Design and Synthesis Lab at the University of St Thomas
Technical Aide
3M
06.2021 - 04.2023
- I worked for 3M Corporate Research and Materials Lab (CRML) working on projects with polymers and adhesives.
Cashier/Customer Service
Lunds & Byerlys
11.2017 - 05.2021
- I have been working at Lunds & Byerlys since my sophomore year of high school Through my almost 3 years there, I have worked wherever I am needed Whether its any position on the front end or stocking I have learned to be flexible during my time at Lunds & Byerlys.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Mechanical Engineering
University of St. Thomas
St Paul, Minnesota2024
Skills
SOLIDWORKS
Additive Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing
Numerical Analysis
Engineering
Creative Problem Solving
Certification
SOLIDWORKS Research 3D Printing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Microsoft Office
Engineering Mechanical Engineering Creative Problem Solving Collaborative Problem Solving
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Affiliations
University of St Thomas Rugby Club Member
Catholic Men's Leadership Board Member at the University of St Thomas
University of St Thomas American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) member
Timeline
Research Student
University of St. Thomas
01.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of St. Thomas
01.2023 - 05.2023
Technical Aide
3M
06.2021 - 04.2023
Cashier/Customer Service
Lunds & Byerlys
11.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Mechanical Engineering
University of St. Thomas
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