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JAKE JOHNSON 

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

w/ Applied Mathematics Minor

ABOUT

My Background

I am an Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer studying at Boise State University with a Minor in Applied Mathematics. I will be graduating in December of 2020. I am interested in solid mechanics and am looking for a career as a Stress or Structural Engineer in the Aerospace/Defense industry. I am also interested in pursuing a Masters of Science with an emphasis in solid mechanics in the near future.  

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- Be sure to check out my projects!

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MY EXPERIENCE

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ODIN WORKS  // AIRVISE & WORKHOLDING - DESIGN ENGR. INTERN

Boise, Idaho | 2020 - present

• Designed and tested AR-15 rifle accessories, receivers, and barrels.
• Utilized Solidworks to design and improve AR components with backwards compatibility.
• Operated and programmed a CMM to inspect and monitor part dimensions.
• Generated drawings and applied GD&T to CNC components for manufacturing.
• Identified quality issues and determined solutions for manufacturing to continue.
• Programmed and created documentation for 50 Watt MOPA fiber lasers.
• Developed fixturing for high quantity laser marking/engraving.

• Automated part cycling on CNC milling machines utilizing UR robots. 

PLEXUS CORP. - QUALITY ENGINEERING INTERN

Boise, Idaho | 2019

•  Conducted First Article inspection and First Article Inspection Reports tandem with appropriate certificates of conformance for each sub-component manufacturer (traceability).

•  Ensured product compliance to customer specification, regulatory requirements and industry standards, such as AS9102.

•  Met with source inspectors regularly to ensure products were meeting customer quality requirements.

•  Determined non-conformance, such as product not being built exactly to engineered drawing, and resolved customer complaints through containment, root cause, and corrective action.

•  Monitored on-going manufacturing operations to ensure quality issues were quickly addressed and resolved. 

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CHRIS REEVE KNIVES - ENGINEERING INTERN

Boise, Idaho | 2018

• Designed and modeled CNC machine fixtures.
• Drafted mechanical drawings and applied GD&T practices to convey clear and precise drawings.
• Improved specific parts by adjusting tolerances to increase the quality and performance of the machined knives.
• Operated and programmed a CMM with optical measuring abilities.
• Designed and modeled a polishing machine for titanium knife handles.

• Improved continuity between drawings and models with the manufactured items.

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TREASURE VALLEY SERVICES - JUNIOR ARBORIST

Boise, Idaho | 2017

• Managed small jobs and completed work efficiently and to a high standard while keeping the customer happy.
• Operated equipment ranging from both small and large chainsaws, stump grinders, and bucket truck.
• Drove and operated company truck and trailer to and from jobs discerningly.
• Maintained equipment every day, kept them in working order and made sure they were safe to use. 

HIGHLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES - LASER TECHNICIAN

Nampa, Idaho | 2015 –2016

• Developed modification plans for existing process procedures and equipment to improve operations.
• Evaluated customer specifications for mechanical design requirements and tested/ran newly installed                 machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of specifications. (Nd:YAG and CO2 laser systems)
• Handled all I.T. issues (small company); troubleshooting network, workstations, and printer problems along with laser system problems. This included working with print servers, CorelDraw, AutoCAD, WinLase, QuickBooks, ACT!, and Microsoft Suite.
• Established and maintained effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with customers,   suppliers, and outside contacts.

NAMPA PREMIER SOCCER - COMMUNICATIONS TECH.

Nampa, Idaho | 2013-2016

• Operated communications table every Saturday during soccer seasons.

• Relayed information to parents and athletes.

• Resolved problems that arose on the fields and soccer complex.

• Maintained a well organized and efficient communications center each week.

 

EDUCATION

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BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

August 2016 - Present

CUM. GPA: 3.750

Undergraduate pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Applied Mathematics. Dean's list with honors Fall 2016 - Spring 2020. 

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CERTIFICATION/EXAMS:

  • Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) Exam in January 2020

    • I plan to take the P.E. and be licensed as soon as I gain the experience requirements.​

  • I hold two certifications from Dassault Systems for Solidworks 

    • CSWP​ - (Certified Solidworks Professional)

    • CSWA - (Certified Solidworks Associate)

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BSU CLUBS & Extracurriculars:

ME 497 Independent Research Project - Turbojet Theory & Analysis

  • Designed, fabricated, and tested a turbojet engine using an automotive turbocharger. Applied compressible flow, pressure vessel, combustion, and heat transfer calculations to design and predict engine performance. See Projects for photos and video! 

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BSU A.S.M.E. Student Chapter - Design Chair & Member

  • Completed the designing, modeling, and fabricating of our vehicle competing at the Human Power Vehicle Challenge by ASME.  See Projects for photos!

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BSU Micro-gravity Research Team - Member

  • Prototyping and designing of a tool, for NASA, that has the potential to be used on the ISS or future missions.  NASA Challenges

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BSU Aerospace Club - Member

  • Designing a solar powered remote controlled airplane for outreach to younger students in the Treasure Valley. 

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SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

  • National Science Foundation Scholar 

  • College Of Engineering Honor Roll

  • Dean's List

  • Idaho Opportunity Scholarship

  • True Blue Promise Scholarship

  • Carolyn & James M. Chenoweth Scholarship

  • IGTI Gas & turbomachinery Scholarship

2016 - 2019

2016 - 2020

2016 - 2020

2016 - 2020

2016 - 2020

2019 - 2020

2019 - 2020

SKILLS

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​Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Suite

  • Programming​​

    • Arduino

    • Calypso

    • Java

    • MATLAB​

    • Python

  • CAD​

    • AutoDesk

    • Fusion 360

    • SolidWorks​​​

  • 3D Printing - FDM

    • PLA​

    • ABS

  • LabVIEW​

Practical Experience

  • Soldering

  • Manual Mill

  • Manual Lathe

  • TIG & MIG Welding

  • Machine Shop Environment 

  • CNC Fixture Design​

  • CMM Programming

  • Machine Design

  • Basic CNC Programming

  • Additive Manufacturing 

Soft Skills

  • Industrious

  • Conscientious

  • Self-motivated

  • Work under pressure

  • Time management

  • Adaptable

  • Coordinated

  • Cooperative

  • Organized

  • Responsible

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Completed Courses

  • Sciences​

    • Physics 211 w/ Lab

    • Physics 212 w/ Lab

    • Chemistry 111 w/ Lab

  • English​

    • ENGL 101​ 

    • ENGL 102

    • ENGL 202 - Technical Communications

  • General​

    • COMM 101​

    • PHIL 102

    • ART 100

    • U.F. 100

    • U.F. 200​

  • Math

    • Calculus I, II, & III

    • Differential Equations w/ Matrix Theory

    • Intro to Statistics

    • Engineering Statistics

    • Computational Mathematics w/ Matlab​

  • Engineering​

    • C.S. 121 w/ Lab - Java​​

    • MSE 245 - Material Science w/ Lab

    • ENGR 120 - Intro

    • ENGR 210 - Statics

    • ENGR 220 - Dynamics

    • ME 105 - Solidworks

    • ME 260 - Intro to Machining

    • ME 271 - Intro to Computation - MATLAB

    • ME 302 - Thermodynamics

    • ME 310 - Experimental Methods

    • ME 320 - Heat Transfer

    • ME 330 - Fluid Mechanics w/ Lab

    • ME 352 - Machine Design I

    • ME 380 - Kinematics & Machine Dynamics

    • ME 424 - Thermal & Fluid Sys. Design

    • ME 450 - Adv. Mechanics of Materials

    • ME 462 - Machine Design II

    • ME 481 - Senior Design I

    • ME 483 - Senior Design II 

    • ME 497 - Turbojet Theory & Analysis

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