1. Jonathan Janes
10425 Hugue Way • Charlotte, NC, 28214
919.345.8781 • jrjanes92@gmail.com
Objective
Obtain a Design Engineer position in an established engineering setting where I can utilize my theoretical and practical
knowledge and experience
Work Experience
Application Engineer for Schaeffler Group USA
Fort Mill, SC
May 2014-Current
Engineering roller bearing solutions for various customers in the motorcycle and special vehicles industry. Bearing
and system level evaluation is carried out with simulation tools like BearinX, CABA3D (Schaeffler Group’s
proprietary bearing dynamics software), and ABAQUS CAE. Launching and managing multi-million dollar new
product launches to ISO 9001 standards (FMEA, PPAP). Overcoming time constraints to consistently launch
products quicker than quoted lead time and meet the customer’s timeline. Complete system and design level FMEA
analysis for new products in order to meet quality requirements.
Mechanical Engineering Intern for Long Road Racing
Raleigh, NC
February 2013-November 2013
Assisted in the re-engineering of two 2010 Lotus Exige super cars for SCCA pro road racing in the Pirelli World
Challenge Series. Fabricated structural components for suspension systems and assisted in the tuning of the
spring-damper systems. Maintained and repaired both cars for best performance.
Camp Counselor/Lead Instructor for Techsplorers LLC.
Raleigh/Durham, NC
June-August 2012
Taught and facilitated several different classes for young people to obtain hands-on experiential learning with
electrical engineering projects such as sonic range-finders and solar-powered tractors. Utilized the rebuild of a small
internal combustion engine (lawnmower) to emphasize the concepts and theories of mechanical engineering.
Camp Counselor Wolfpack Motorsports
North Carolina State University
2011 (June)
Lead Counselor for basics of high performance automotive suspensions, chassis, and engines. Facilitated hands-on
application of suspension concepts for the students. Utilized various challenges such as a pit crew and driving
challenges to maintain high interest level.
Education
Graduate Mechanical Engineering Student Class of 2017
North Carolina State University (Distance Education)
Expected Graduation Date: May, 2017
GPA: 3.61 as of spring semester 2016
Coursework:
-Acoustic Radiation I -Finite Element Analysis II
-Design of Electromechanical Systems -Heat Transfer Theory and Applications
-Fluid Dynamics of Combustion I -Advanced Solid Mechanics I
-Finite Element Analysis I -Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics
-Fracture Mechanics -Thesis Project (Bearing Kinematics/Fracture Fatigue Life)

2. Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Student Class of 2014
North Carolina State University
GPA: 3.0
Raleigh, NC
High School Diploma
Cary High School, 2010
Cary, NC
Skills
 Stress/Fatigue Analysis on structural components
 Contact Mechanics, Lubricant Film Theory
 FEA, Rigid Body Dynamics
 Automotive Suspension Modeling and Design
 3D design with Solidworks
 Machinist (lathe, mill, press)
 TIG, MIG welding
 Metal fabrication (press, shear, welding)
 Car and Motorcycle engine building, restoration, and
repair
 Automotive restoration and repair
 Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Affiliations/Titles
 Suspension Team Captain of Wolfpack Motorsports Formula SAE 2012-2013
 Member of Society of Automotive Engineers
 Member of Wolfpack Motorsports Formula SAE 2011-2012
References
Rodger Dalton
Wake Forest, NC
919.605.6768
rdalton@techsplorers.com
High Speed Circuit Consultant
Kirt Wightman
Raleigh, NC
404.934.6428
kirt@longroadracing.com
Lead Engineer for Taggart Autosport World Challenge Program
Ryan Heffner
Asheville, NC
704.641.7708
rmheffne@ncsu.edu
Application Engineer, Equilibar LLC