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Elliot J. Farquhar 55 West Stewart Avenue ● Lansdowne, PA 19050 ● (610) 864-1198 ● [email protected] Motivated and reliable mechanical engineer with hands-on and teamwork experience, looking for a position that encounters challenging problems and the chance to devise unique and elegant engineering solutions. Educational background in CAD, machine design, thermodynamics, and material mechanics; as well as specialty topics in nuclear/plasma, robotics, and vehicle design. Skills PTC Creo Parametric (Pro/Engineer) ANSYS Microsoft Excel MATLAB & Simulink AutoCAD 2015 Microsoft Word Machining (Milling, Lathe, 3D Printing, etc.) LS-DYNA Microsoft PowerPoint Education Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering June 2015 Experience Rushforth Solar, LLC. Bryn Mawr, PA General Construction Laborer April 2013 – January 2016 Assisted a Professional Engineer on various projects Installed solar hot water systems Improved insulation and structural features in apartment buildings Researched and operated specialized equipment and processes Maintained organized and safe work sites Senior Design Project MEM Department, Drexel University Team Member September 2014 – June 2015 Sponsored by a fastener company based out of Switzerland through their US headquarters Contracted to design a device to perform fastener-to-roof membrane induction welds An automated tool was design, fabricated and tested over a nine (9) month period following a strict schedule Recorded an up to date bill of materials for all parts and expenses Underwent various critiques from peers and faculty during multiple presentations and report write-ups Results exceeded expectations in terms of the quality and speed of welds when compared to current devices The team’s device was 12.5% the cost of the current leading model and required 83% less human interaction Dorman Products Colmar, PA Design Engineer Intern September 2013 – March 2014 Tested and evaluated after-market automobile parts Created new test methods and procedures Confirmed or rectified design specifications Identified problems from failures and devised solutions Honors and Awards 2 nd Place Senior Design Team, Drexel University MEM Department June 2015 Valedictorian, Penn Wood High School June 2011 Visiting Scholar, Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University September 2008 – January 2010

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Page 1: Resume for Elliot J Farquhar

Elliot J. Farquhar 55 West Stewart Avenue ● Lansdowne, PA 19050 ● (610) 864-1198 ● [email protected]

Motivated and reliable mechanical engineer with hands-on and teamwork experience, looking for a position that encounters challenging problems and the chance to devise unique and elegant engineering solutions. Educational background in CAD, machine design, thermodynamics, and material mechanics; as well as specialty topics in nuclear/plasma, robotics, and vehicle design.

Skills

PTC Creo Parametric (Pro/Engineer) ANSYS Microsoft Excel

MATLAB & Simulink AutoCAD 2015 Microsoft Word

Machining (Milling, Lathe, 3D Printing, etc.) LS-DYNA Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering June 2015

Experience

Rushforth Solar, LLC. Bryn Mawr, PA General Construction Laborer April 2013 – January 2016

Assisted a Professional Engineer on various projects

Installed solar hot water systems

Improved insulation and structural features in apartment buildings

Researched and operated specialized equipment and processes

Maintained organized and safe work sites

Senior Design Project MEM Department, Drexel University Team Member September 2014 – June 2015

Sponsored by a fastener company based out of Switzerland through their US headquarters

Contracted to design a device to perform fastener-to-roof membrane induction welds

An automated tool was design, fabricated and tested over a nine (9) month period following a strict schedule

Recorded an up to date bill of materials for all parts and expenses

Underwent various critiques from peers and faculty during multiple presentations and report write-ups

Results exceeded expectations in terms of the quality and speed of welds when compared to current devices

The team’s device was 12.5% the cost of the current leading model and required 83% less human interaction Dorman Products Colmar, PA Design Engineer Intern September 2013 – March 2014

Tested and evaluated after-market automobile parts

Created new test methods and procedures

Confirmed or rectified design specifications

Identified problems from failures and devised solutions

Honors and Awards

2nd Place Senior Design Team, Drexel University MEM Department June 2015 Valedictorian, Penn Wood High School June 2011 Visiting Scholar, Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University September 2008 – January 2010