1. George Townsend
georgetownsend1994@gmail.com
219-290-8146
Home Address:
6942 Starling Drive
Schererville, IN 46375
Objective: To obtain a full time electrical engineering position starting Summer 2017 where I can exercise my work ethic and prior
experience in order to learn, grow, and gain experience while providing long lasting value to the organization in which I work.
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana Expected Graduation: May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (GPA: 3.2/4.0)
Minor: Business Management
Work Experience
FlintHills Resources (Koch Industries), Corpus Christi, Texas Summer 2016
Reliability and Distribution Electrical Engineer Intern at Corpus Christi Refinery
 Supervised and coordinated installation of electrical equipment
 Provided assistance with arc flash study initiative
 Developed preventative maintenance plans for various assets within the refinery
 Approved switching procedures to provide continuous power to the refinery
General Motors Company, Lake Orion, Michigan Summer 2015
Controls Engineer Intern at Lake Orion Assembly
 Maintenance Engineering on generalassembly of factory floor
 Aided in troubleshooting of software and hardware during production
 Programmed and debugged PLCs to aid in efficiency and quality during production
 Worked on projects during modelyear transition
Automation & Control Services, Inc., Schererville, Indiana 2012 – 2015
PanelBuilder
 Customize lay out and wiring of electrical panels
 Installation of electrical panels at job site
 Operate CNC machine and other light manufacturing
Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, and Involvement
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
 Active Member (Indiana Beta Chapter)
 Scholarship Chairman,Recruitment Chairman and Executive Board Member
 Assistant House Manager
 Health and Safety,Academic, and Paddy Murphy Committee Member
College Mentors for Kids
 Mentor for elementary and middle school children “at risk” for not making it to college
Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)
 Electrical team lead
 Designed and created a child friendly torch for the Indiana Bicentennial celebration with LEDs
Pete’s Pals
 Clinician
 Assisted special needs children in swimming pool and indoor sports
Paddy Murphy Charity Week
 Committee Chairman and Organizer
 Raised over $12,000 for Wounded Warrior Project
Skills
Electrical Wiring (AC and DC up to 480 volts), Able to read and understand electrical diagrams and drawings
Catia, Python, AutoCAD, RSLogix5000, Allen Bradley, and Siemens Software Experience