On this page, you can find my resume in the pdf version and everything I omitted in the pdf version.
Last update: 08/01/2024
I. OBJECTIVE
To get an internship at a company, and contribute with my problem-solving skill, critical thinking skill, and collaboration skill at the position of designing, developing, and testing mechanical hardware.
II. EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Aerial System.
Overall GPA: 3.97/4.00
Jan. 2021 – Dec 2024
Aug. 2019 – Dec 2024
III. WORK EXPERIENCE
Flight Dispatcher in Unmanned Aerial System Laboratory
Hired by: Purdue Polytechnic Institute
Aug. 2022 – Present
West Lafayette, IN
- Do research and tests for sensors and controllers to revive old projects.
- Investigate hard problems with the instructor for labs.
- Check-out and check-in the drones and prepare related equipment for students.
- Do the equipment and lab room maintenance, such as firmware updates.
- Built the test website for the lab.
Teaching Assistant in Electrical Engineering Fundamental Laboratory
Hired by: Purdue University
Jan. 2022 – Dec 2023
West Lafayette, IN
- Guide the student to the truth during the labs and office hours.
- Grading students’ assignments in a timely manner.
Human Resources Assistant (Remote)
Hired by: Leadhigh Education
May. 2021 – Aug. 2021
Boston, MA
- Screened resumes, recruited and interviewed teachers
- Built effective communication between teachers and HR.
- Manage classes for teachers and students.
Student Cook in Training at Wiley Dining Court
Hired by: Purdue University
Jan. 2020 – Mar. 2020
West Lafayette, IN
- Prepared pasta and pizzas without shortage during the four-hour dinner period.
- Cleaned the frying oil from the fryer with a special cleaning machine.
- Cleaned the counters without any stains.
- Helped clean other stations if necessary after the dinner period.
Wiley Residence Hall Custodian
Hired by: Purdue University
Nov. 2019 – Mar. 2020
West Lafayette, IN
- Cleaned the bathrooms, dumped the trash, and did other cleaning duties on time.
Private Tutor for Austim Children
May. 2017 – Oct. 2017
West Lafayette, IN
- Taught them basic algebra, including basic calculations of multiple numbers, time calculation, etc.
- Taught them how to read English paragraphs, and write and speak English sentences.
- Taught them living skills, including purchasing and changing in a store, receiving and sending emails, etc.
Drone Pilot
Hired by: Greenpeace
Aug. 2014 – Mar. 2016
China, Mainland
- Flew a drone over the polluted environment and coal mines and took pictures with S1000.
- More detail can be found here.
IV. DESIGN PROJECTS
Follow this link to check out Personal Projects, such as Ferris Wheel, ROS Bots, self-balancing robots, flight controller, battle bots, etc.
Course: Unmanned Aerial System Capstone (AT419)
Project Name: A Study on LiDAR Performance Based on Material, Size, and Shape Complexity
Jan. – Apr. 2024
- Designed a study area that contains many objects with various materials, sizes, and shapes complexity.
- Used DJI M300 and L1 LiDAR to collect the data of the study area.
- Used DJI Terra to process data and analyze scanning results.
Course: Computer-Aided Design and Prototyping (ME444)
Project Name: Final Project: Radio Controlled Des Moines
Oct. – Dec. 2023
- Designed main turret that can fire airsoft and change pitch and yaw angles with strict size constraints.
- Used rapid prototyping skill to build and test all subsystems, including self-designed pump for 6mm airsoft beads.
- Integrated servos, solenoids, gears, and electrical components to the whole firing control system and decoration.
- Received Best Engineering Award from the School of Mechanical Engineering.
Course: Computer-Aided Design and Prototyping (ME444)
Project Name: Midterm Project: Racing and Battle Bot
Aug. – Oct. 2023
- Designed and built the chassis that was suitable for both racing and battle, and both won the second place.
- Designed and built sloped armor with 3D printed part, aluminum sheet, and laser cutter.
- Integrated mechanical, electrical, and control systems by using hardware skill and coding skill.
Course: Measure Control Systems II (ME375)
Project Name: Line-Following Robot
Mar. – May. 2023
- Developed algorithms that let the robot follow the black line on the competition field.
- Did research and built customized tools for troubleshooting.
- Troubleshooted internal bugs from myRio and made adjustments accordingly.
- Finely tuned the PID and the sensors to get the best performance.
Course: UAS Apps, Data And Doc (AT319)
Project Name: Final Project: Analysis of Purdue Wildlife Area
Apr. 2023
- Used Pix4DCapture, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, and survey-grade ground control points to gather data of the target area.
- Used Pix4DMapping and ground control coordinates to generate high-precision map and DSM data.
- Use ArcGIS Pro to analyze the target area and generate maps for demonstrating purposes.
Course: Machine Design Lab (ME35401)
Project Name: Wind Turbine
Mar – Apr. 2023
- Designed and built a DC motor-powered and fully 3D-printed windmill.
- Used MATLAB to calculate the parameters of the gears accurately.
- Used NX12 to construct the gears according to the calculation, the shafts, and the main stand.
- Used soldering to complete the motor circuit and wired it carefully.
Course: Statics For Aerostructures (AT20501)
Project Name: Straw Bridge
Sept. – Nov. 2022
- Led team to design and built a bridge that crossed a 34” gap and held 10kg mass with limited materials.
- Designed structures of each member carefully to gain maximum efficiency.
- Tested the building materials (straw and hot glue) under different types of loading and compared the results.
- Designed and 3D-printed building tools for the best construction accuracy.
Course: ME Design, Innovation And Entrepreneurship (ME263)
Project Name: Hands-Free Door Opening System
Jan – May. 2022
- Designed a system that can open a door without using hands and electricity.
- Collaborated with teammates to optimize the design.
- Set up models to analyze the performance of the sub-components.
Course: Transforming Ideas to Innovation II (ENGR 132)
Project Name: Frequency Generator Device
Nov. – Dec. 2020
- Determined the relationship between electrical components and frequency generated.
- Built sets of code in MATLAB to determine the signal quality in large quantities.
- Used Excel to find the best combination of resistors and capacitors for each target frequency.
Course: Transforming Ideas to Innovation I (ENGR131)
Project Name: Optimizing Purdue Transportation
July – Aug. 2020
- Figured out the potential danger on the transportation system on campus.
- Designed a device that could reduce the risk of transportation on the main campus.
- Developed important communication and collaboration skills with teammates.
Highschool Project: Falling Egg
June 2019
- Designed and built a mechanism that allowed the edd shell to touch the ground without breaking.
- Safely air dropped the egg to the bull’s eye.
Highschool Project: Cardboard Boat
June 2019
- Designed the keel for the cardboard boat that held two people and finished two round trips in the pool within one piece.
V. SKILLS
- Coding Skill: MATLAB, Programming C Language, ROS1, ROS2, microROS
- Software Skill: PTC Creo, Siemens NX 12, Creo, CATIA, Pix4D Mapping, ArcGIS Pro, SolidWorks, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Office.
- Hardware Skill: Mill, Lathe, Band Saw, Jigsaw, 3D Printer, Carvey CNC, and Compressed Air Rivet Gun and sheet metal related tools and machines.
- Language Skill: English, Mandarin.
VI. CERTIFICATIONS
Remote Pilot Certificate (from FAA).
March 2020 – Present