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Ahmed Carcora

Easton,Pa

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Technician

BBraun
09.2024 - Current
  • Conduct design verification testing on engineering samples to ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Perform tensile testing, vacuum testing, positive pressure testing under various conditions, and penetration testing using Zwick data collection for needle puncture analysis.
  • Execute chemical exposure testing and discovery testing for engineering teams.
  • Operate microscopes for precise measurements and conduct duration and burst testing.
  • Accurately document test data, report findings, and collaborate with engineers to resolve issues.
  • Recognized for efficiency, effectiveness, and creative problem-solving in laboratory testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering (3-year Program)

Pennsylvania State University
University Park
05-2024

Skills

    Software & Simulation: SolidWorks, MATLAB, C, Xfoil, MS Office, Multisim, Ultiboard, FEA, CFD, Catia V5, STK

    Hardware & Electronics: Arduino, PCB Design, Soldering, Flight computer design/programming for rockets and drones

    Other: Video editing

Engineering Projects

C++ Programmer Class Projects

State College, PA • August 2021 to May 2024

  • Collaborated with software teams to design solutions and effectively distribute data in Excel.
  • Developed a fully-functional Monopoly board game using C++ and external libraries such as SDL.

Arduino Controller Designer Class Projects

State College, PA • August 2022 to May 2024

  • Utilized Arduino in MATLAB to measure and control the RPM of a motor, employing a PID controller to achieve the desired RPM with minimal settling time.

MATLAB Programmer Class Projects

State College, PA • January 2021 to May 2024

  • Crafted a simulation for the motion of spacecrafts in the Earth-Sun and Earth-Moon systems, aiding in the analysis of the James Webb Telescope and Artemis missions.
  • Modeled quadcopter motion using MATLAB, analyzing behavior under varied control inputs.

CAD Designer Class Projects

Reading, PA • January 2021 to May 2024

  • Secured first place in a competition by designing an innovative EV charging station, including features for wall-mounting and public use versatility.
  • Designed an asteroid mining probe using SolidWorks, and additionally crafted the frame of the Batmobile using CATIA V5.

Timeline

Engineering Technician

BBraun
09.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering (3-year Program)

Pennsylvania State University
Ahmed Carcora