1. Robert F Lam 30229 North Park Dr New Baltimore, MI 48047
(281) 857-5669 rflam@oakland.edu
Education
Oakland University, Rochester, MI Projected Graduation: Fall 2015
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.0
Relevant Course Work
Design/Analysis of Electromechanical System Fluid & Thermal Energy Trans Engineering Graphics & CAD
Energy System Analysis & Design Mechanical Design Internal Combustion Engines
Work Experience
American Axle & Manufacturing, Detroit, MI December 2014- September 2015
Drive Shaft Business Unit Product Engineer Co Op
 Participated in Best of Benchmarking: Next Generation Explorer Utilizing RWD Platform. Competitive
analysis on three current production rear prop shafts: Nissan Pathfinder, Audi Q7, and Jeep Grand
Cherokee. Participated in cost estimates for the development of the rear prop shafts using AAM parts
to potentially win business with Ford
 Created a database of competitor drive shafts
 Participated in the teardown of prop shaft components and completing a PowerPoint of my findings
 Coordinated with the metallurgical group to determine the material properties of competitive parts
 Implemented changes to a pre-existing prop shaft design tool on Excel to provide an easy to use
interface that includes material specifications to calculate max torque, and torsional buckling.
 Used Teamcenter for print mark-ups, test orders, and prototype requests
 Responded to Chrysler L Family warranty and durability returns, and submitted formal reports
 Coordinated with sources outside of AAM to have prop shafts balance audited and run-out checked
 Analyzed and graded constant velocity joints and universal joints for the pass car and truck group
Projects
Engineering Graphics and CAD: Drill and Battery
 Researched, designed, and created a drill and battery using CATIA V5
Design/Analysis of Electromechanical Systems: AutomaticPet Feeding Device
 Fabricated an automatic pet feeding device that enabled the user to program a feeding schedule using
a Dragon12+ board to supply food and water for their pet
Intro to Fluid & Thermal Energy Transfer: Measuring Head Loss in Elbow
 Created an apparatus to specifically measure the minor head loss of a brass compression elbow for
varying flow types; laminar, transitional, and turbulent
Energy System Analysis & Design for Air house
 School project requiring research on coolers and thermal heaters to regulate the relative humidity and
temperature for an air house. Also, investigated local electricity rates to find the total cost to run the
air house with its components per hour
Computer Skills
Programming languages: C++, MATLAB, Visual Basic
Software Applications: Teamcenter, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CATIA V5