Stephen Parkhill is a mechanical engineering student at Purdue University seeking a position as a mechanical engineer. He has a 3.68 GPA and will graduate in May 2010. He has extensive work experience at Bosch in areas such as rapid prototyping, data analysis, fluid dynamics, and design. He has received several scholarships and awards and is involved in numerous professional organizations and honor societies at Purdue.

1. STEPHEN PARKHILL
Current Address E-mail:sparkhil@purdue.edu Permanent Address
400 N. River Road Apt. 108 Phone: 610-349-5680 4140 Somerset Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47906 Schnecksville, PA 18078
OBJECTIVE
To pursue my interests in innovation, invention, and rapid prototyping through the position of Mechanical Engineer
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND CURRENT GPA 3.68/4.00
Purdue University, School of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation May 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
Robert Bosch LLC, South Bend, IN & St. Joseph, MI (23 months total work
experience)
Vacuum Booster Actuation Co-Op Engineer Jan 2009 - May 2009
• Improved vacuum booster valve response through rapid prototyping and
the development of an accurate data analysis process
• Designed more than 15 fixtures for various test applications
Hydro-Max Product Group Co-Op Engineer (St. Joseph, MI) May 2008 - Aug. 2008
• Developed data analysis software in Excel to determine the theoretical best
efficiency point of the Hydro-Max pump based on variable input criteria.
• Designed an LVDT calibration fixture for the instrumentation lab
Wheel End Products Co-Op Engineer Aug. 2007 - Dec 2007
• Performed FEA analysis using CATIA V5 to determine deformation
(coning) of MHT rotors during heavy, standard, and light brake operation
Master Cylinder Actuation Co-Op Engineer Jan 2007 - May 2007
• Investigated the effects of fluid hammer and cavitation in the TMC8
• Studied fluid dynamics to better understand master cylinder operation
• Met with President and Vice President of Adelhelm LubriCoat LCC to
initiate seal coating change for performance and cost benefits
Medium Heavy Truck Foundation Co-Op Engineer May 2006 - Aug. 2006
• Participated in DRBFM studies involving the 305 MHT Parking Brake
• Developed design change to improve hold down spring failure mode
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Frank T. Jelinek Scholarship 2009-2010
Parker Hannifin Scholarship 2009-2010
Delta Chi High Index Award 2009-2010
Pi Tau Sigma, National Mechanical Engineering Honors Fraternity Fall 2008 - Present
• Served as Internal Events Chair (Fall 2009)
• Participated in bi-weekly meetings and bi-annual service project; worked in the lounge and test file office
Professional Practice Ambassadors (PPA) Fall 2008 - Present
• Served as Treasurer (Fall 2009)
• Served as President (Summer 2009)
• Served as Director of Recruitment Events (Fall 2008)
National Organization for Business & Engineering Fall 2008 - Present
(NOBE)
• Attended monthly meetings as well as educational events
Mechanical Engineering Design Innovation & Spring 2008
Entrepreneurship Course
• Awarded “Best Design”
Semester Honors Sum 2009,Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Spring 2006, Fall 2005
Dean’s List Sum 2009,Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Fall 2005
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Spring 2006 - Present
(NSCS)
Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Spring 2006 - Present
Society
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fall 2006 - Present

2. • Attended monthly meetings as well as educational events
Delta Chi Fraternity Fall 2005 - Present
• Participated in annual philanthropy events