Eric Dluzen is seeking a mechanical engineering internship or full-time position. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Northern Illinois University with a 3.82 GPA and is proficient in various engineering software and skills. His experience includes projects in design, programming, and robotics. He also has work experience in supplier quality and as a community advisor and currently serves as a non-commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserves.

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Eric Dluzen
513 Burke Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188
630-453-7284
edluzen@niu.edu
OBJECTIVE: A mechanical engineeringinternship orfull time position,Interestedinbeingengagedinthe designprocess.
Wantingto bringnew and creative solutionsto the challengesI will face.
RELEVANT SKILLS
 Proficiencywith SolidWorks, MATLAB, SAP,CreoParametric,Mathcad,C++, AutoCAD,AutodeskInventor, 3D
Printing,3DScanning,CMM, PrecisionMeasuring, ArduinoProgramming,andMicrosoftSuite.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science inMechanical Engineering,May2016
Emphasis:Mechatronics
NorthernIllinoisUniversity,DeKalb,IL, GPA: 3.82/4.0
PROJECTS
DisneyImaginationsCompetition, (TeamLeader) August2015-December2015
 Semi-finalistinthe nationwidecompetition.
 Recruited 3 teammembers withuniqueskillstocreate a projectforthe competition.
 Createdanddeveloped atravelingsystemthatwouldbringatheme parkexperience toyourcommunity.
 Managed the teamto deliveraprojectblendingengineering,art,andstorytelling.
AutonomousandRemote ControlledRover,(TeamMember) November2015-December2015
 Designed,programed,andbuiltaroverto navigate anobstacle course.
 PairedanArduinowith a TV remote toallow forremote control capabilities of the rover.
 Programedcode to allowrovertoautonomouslynavigate anobstacle course,whileonlyutilizing5IR sensors.
Lend-Me-A-Hand,(TeamLeader) January2015-April 2015
 Designedahand-cartthat couldautomaticallyclimbupand downstairswithloadsof up to 750 pounds.
 Builta workingmodel inSolidWorks.
 Conductedstressanalysisonkeyparts,thenselectedappropriatematerials.
 Createda motionstudyforideal stairsteppingmotion.
 Made a cost analysisforbuildingthe product.
WalkingRobot,(TeamMember) August2014-November2014
 Finished firstplace inthe competition.
 Createda physical walkingrobotpoweredbyasingle motor.
 Designedthe ideal dimensionsof aHoekenlinkage combinedwithapantographforwalking motion.
 Builta walkingmodel inSolidWorks.
WORK EXPERIENCE
SupplierQualityEngineer,Shure Inc.,Niles,IL,May2015-August 2015
 Ensuredparts were withinShure’sspecifications.
 Measurementequipmentused:3DScanner,Coordinate MeasuringMachine (CMM),colorimeter,glossmeter,
calipers,micrometer,heightgauge,threadgauges,andpingauges.
 Learnedabouttolerance analysisandhow todesignpartsto avoidissuescausedfromthis.
 Workedcloselywithdesignengineerandsuppliertopreventand correctissues.

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Eric Dluzen
513 Burke Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188
630-453-7284
edluzen@niu.edu
 Wrote a supplierqualityhandbook.
 WorkedwithSAP,creatingdatatableson multipleproductsand parts.
CommunityAdvisor,Housing&DiningDepartment,NorthernIllinoisUniversity,DeKalb,IL,August2014-Present
 Informall 96 studentsliving onmyfloorof the opportunitiesavailabletothemthroughthe use of floor
meetings,bulletinboards,one-on-one conversations,andflyers.
 Ensure studentsadhere tothe rulessetforthby the university.
 Create an inclusive environmentwhile helpingstudentsadjusttocollege life.
Back of House Specialist,ToysRUs, Bloomingdale,IL,August2010-May 2011, June 2012-January 2015
 Ensuredproperunloadingof trucks,anddistributiontoshelves.
 Confirmedonline shipmentswere correctandshippedontime.
 Assistedcustomers of all agesinfindinggreatproducts.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
UnitedStates Marine Corps Reserves,May 2011-Present
Non-CommissionedOfficerin Charge, September2014-Present
 Increase supervisoryresponsibilitiesfrom4 Marinesto 10 Marines.
 Planand execute drillweekendstoensure Marinesstayrelevantandreadyforupcomingdeployments.
 Assistthe OfficerinCharge inensuringthe accuracy,completeness,andtimelinessof all administrative and
trainingrequirements.
 Mentor 10 Marines while developingtheirleadershipskills.
 Counsel 2Fire Team Leadersontheirmonthly performance.
Fire TeamLeader,July2013-September2014
 Supervised,guided,andinstructed4Marines while buildingintelligenceproducts.
 Ensuredthat personnel adheredtoprocedures,policies,andregulationssetforthbythe Marine Corps.
 Led10 Marinesinphysical trainingexercises.
 Counseled4Marinesontheirmonthlyperformance.
IntelligenceSpecialist,May2011-Present
 Prepare all-source intelligence products tosupportthe combatcommander.
 Assessthe significance andreliabilityof incominginformationwithcurrentintelligence.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
 NIU SeniorLeadershipAward,only12studentsoutof 25,000 receivedthisaward(2015)Certificate of Superior
Performance,Marine CorpsReserves (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
 MeritoriousMast, Marine CorpsReserves (2012)
 NIU TransferScholarship(2014)
 Naperville RotaryCharitiesScholarship (2013)
 Highschool gymnasticsteamstate champion(2009)