1. James Richard
701 Wagner Dr. Apt. A130, Fort Collins CO 80521
Cell: 970-581-0709 – jamesgr01@gmail.com
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Colorado State University – Fort Collins, CO
Expected graduation: Spring 2016, Current GPA: 3.13
Engineering Experience
Product Engineering and Design Intern July 2014 to Present
Woodward, Inc. - Fort Collins, CO
• Used Creo Parametric CAD and Windchill server to design several tools and fixtures.
• Experience with ASME standards and creating professional Engineering Drawings with proper GD&T.
• Continuously improved design of current products based on assembly difficulty, warranty and failures, etc.
• Designed high-speed camera test and fiber optic measurement test for failure analysis.
• Experience with product support, product development and product design/drafting for high performance
valves.
Design Intern March 2014 to July 2014
Grouse Malting and Roasting - Wellington, CO
• Designed and assembled high quality PLC system.
• Researched various PLC tools (including cpu's, valves, motor drives, compressors, material transportation
solutions, and sensors).
• Designed around constraints such as specific price targets and space requirements.
Mechatronics Project
CSU Mech 307 Project – Fort Collins, CO Fall semester 2014
• Designed “old school” arcade game controlling a small RC car to race through track.
• Built device integrating PIC microcontrollers, sensors and basic wood construction.
• Tested and debugged system to create a reliable device.
Relevant Work Experience
Sound Technician and Building Attendant May 2009 to March 2014
Summitview Church - Fort Collins, CO
• Experience with various sound equipment, multimedia, and lighting control with 40-channel soundboard in 1000 seat
auditorium.
• Responsible for the security of 47,000 SF facility.
• Experience working alone and being trusted to complete various setup, cleaning and security tasks.
Self Employed Business October 2011 to March 2013
Cool Coops - Fort Collins, CO
• Designed, built, and sold high quality chicken coops for local chicken owners.
Personal Projects
• Four years of home remodeling (electrical, framing, plumbing, etc.).
• Various small projects (building lasers, 3D printing, battery phone chargers, amplifiers, etc.)
• Various experience with car and dune buggy project (replacing clutch, transmission, A/C repairs, basic
engine repairs, etc.)