Thomas Daavettila is a mechanical engineering student at Michigan Tech graduating in May 2013. He led the Formula SAE Chassis team and has experience rebuilding engines and vehicles. After graduation, he plans to work for Ford Motor Company in their Chassis Division in Dearborn, Michigan.

1. Thomas
Daavettila
Mechanical Engineer,
Formula SAE Chassis Team
Leader

2. To never stop believing in myself, learning
and working to become a better person and
to continue to work towards my dreams. To
always keep my family first and to build a
respected reputation through honesty,
integrity and hard work.
Mission

3. About
 From Brighton, MI
 Michigan Tech
◦ Mechanical Engineering Major
◦ Graduating in May 2013

4. Experience
 Formula SAE Chassis Team Leader
◦ Lead a team of 7-12 people
 Hands on vehicle repair
◦ Rebuilt a engine cradle subframe
◦ CV Shafts and head gasket
◦ A lot of other minor changes
 Hands on chassis build
◦ Cut and Notching tubes for assembly

5. Experience
 Swamper/Assistant for Black Hills Trucking
◦ Work with 150 ton crane through hand signals
◦ Hook up payloads up to 100 tons
• Iron Worker for Metal Buildings Direct
◦ Construct pre-engineered steel buildings
◦ Work closely with different ethnicities

6. Where I am going
 Ford Motor Company Chassis Division
Dearborn, MI

7. Contact Information
 Email: twdaavet@mtu.edu
 Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/tomdaavettila/
 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomDaavettila