Zachary Harding
Riverdale,NJ
Summary
Focused on learning from senior mechanical engineering professionals and making positive contributions to the design, development, and production processes. Eager to build a long-term career in the field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Alan Baird Industries
Ho-Ho-Kus , NJ
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Trained in several machine shop tools, such as milling machine, metal lathe machine, power saws, presses, grinder machines, and CNC (HAAS) machines.
- Experience with electrical work on spool inspection systems and other robot parts.
- Utilized SolidWorks to design and improve parts for machining.
- Collaborated with other engineers to manufacture multiple presses, fixtures, spool inspection tables, and cutters.
- Implemented innovative solutions to further enhance production efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Ramsey, NJ05-2021
Skills
- SolidWorks
- Simulink
- MATLAB
- NX CAD
- Robotic Arm Applications
- MS Office
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Projects
Automated Range Barricade
- Engineered a functional automated range barricade and process for NWSCDD.
- Barricade uses hydraulics, solar panels, actuators, and Arduino in the signalling application.
VTEPS Economic Simulation
- Led a team of two engineers to develop an economic simulation and project plan using a GANTT Chart, addressing the problem of golf tee height and angle.
- Conducted surveys, interviews, designed, and constructed a physical prototype; marketed the solution to students.
Wind Turbine Prototype
- Created detailed work and sketches, including code calculations of code on energy output via MATLAB.
- Crafted prototypes while ensuring ethical standards and county codes in the turbine design.
Extracurriculars
Virginia Tech Men's Rugby (2021-2025)
- 2024-2025 President and Head Coach
- 2023-2024 Treasurer and Resident Medical Officer
- 2X D1AA National Champion
Senior Design Team Leader (2024-2025)
- Primary liaison between the team and NWSCDD
- Coordinated team meetings and managed project purchases
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Alan Baird Industries
01.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Tech
High School Diploma -
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
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