Zachary Lipston
Federal Way,WA
Summary
Seek internship opportunities in mechanical engineering to foster professional growth and skill development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Stocking TA
Walmart Supercenter
Federal Way, USA
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized stockroom in support of team productivity.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions and providing product insights.
- Walmart Act With Integrity Award: 2024
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
Milton, USA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with other team members to complete tasks efficiently and in timely manner.
- Kept work station and all store areas neat, clean and free from hazards.
- Safeway Employee of the Month: 12/21
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Washington Tacoma
Tacoma, WA06-2028
Aerospace Manufacturing and Engineering
Puget Sound Skills Center
Burien06.2023
Skills
- 3D CAD Software
- Measurement and shop tool skills
- Basic fabrication and assembly
- Manufacturing and shop safety
- Project planning and time management
- Preventative maintenance and repair
- Basic Blueprint Reading and Design
- Team collaboration
Projects
24 Hour Lemons Race Team Member/Driver:
- Collaborated with a team to design, repair, and maintain a low-budget race car for an endurance competition
- Applied mechanical engineering principles, hands-on fabrication, teamwork, and troubleshooting skills under real-world performance conditions.
Coffee Machine Decomposition And Redesign:
- Disassembled and analyzed a malfunctioning coffee machine to identify design flaws and mechanical inefficiencies.
- Evaluated components for wear, material limitations, and assembly challenges. Collaborated with team members to propose and model a redesigned system focused on improved reliability, efficiency, and ease of maintenance.
- Developed sketches and design concepts integrating cost-effective materials and simplified mechanisms to enhance performance and longevity.
Timeline
Stocking TA
Walmart Supercenter
06.2022 - Current
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway
07.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Washington Tacoma
Aerospace Manufacturing and Engineering
Puget Sound Skills Center