1. AUSTIN LUKE KRAUSS
24828 East River Road (734) 775-6753
Grosse Ile, MI 48138 kraussau@msu.edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time engineering position within a company where my relevant experience and academic knowledge can
support solving diverse challenges and team-oriented tasks. Exceptionally keen with the goal of providing value and
results for my employer.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI May 2017
The College of Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.00
Dean’s List & Graduating With Honors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Axle & Manufacturing, Detroit, MI Summer 2015
Engineering Intern, Driveshaft Business Unit
• Responsible for competitive analysis of Ford, GM, and Toyota light duty truck driveshafts
• Created timing schedule to ensure that AAM 1555 universal joints met durability standards and requirements
• Worked as liaison between product and test engineers to coordinate testing
• Used data generated during testing to create customer reports for driveshafts that experienced field failures
American Axle & Manufacturing, Detroit, MI Summer 2014
Engineering Intern, Driveshaft Business Unit
• Gained hands on experience in the automotive industry, specifically with driveshafts
• Performed multiple joint teardowns and conducted a hertz contact stress study for all constant velocity joints
Michigan State University AgBio Research, East Lansing, MI Summer 2016
Maintenance Assistant
• Developed structural and thermal solutions to create optimal research conditions
• Organized the installation of water pump, misting, and air fan systems
Krauss Builders Construction, Grosse Ile, MI Summer 2013
General Laborer
• Learned importance of teamwork, work ethic, time management, and discipline
• Earned confidence of superior to work on site without supervision
SKILLS & STRENGTHS
• Microsoft Office
• MATLAB and CAD (Siemens NX 9)
• Excelled in chemistry and materials science laboratory environments
INTERESTS & FUTURE GOALS
• Continue to work hard in school with the goal of graduating with honors
• Further my education by pursuing a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Work with Ducks Unlimited with increased engagement to preserve wetlands
• Mentoring younger athletes in soccer and lacrosse