Thomas McPoyle
Schwenksville
Summary
Mechanical Engineering student at LSU with a strong commitment to skill development and practical application. Demonstrated ability to adapt and excel in diverse environments. Eager to leverage engineering knowledge and hands-on experience in challenging projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Worker
LSUAM College of Coast and Environment
Baton Rouge
08.2021 - Current
- Maintain and prepare boats and trucks for researchers in the field
- Troubleshoot and fix any problems that may arise on the vehicles
- Help manufacture specialty tools used by the researchers for their projects
- Input trip information to properly bill the teams that rented the apparatuses
Volunteer Firefighter
Trappe Fire Company
Trappe
08.2018 - Current
Engineering Co-Op Student
Kohler Co.
Hattiesburg
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Part of the design engineering team on the greater than 15 (hp) engines
- Managed projects to further improve and innovate the current designs of components and engines
- Responsible for improvements to existing engine builds, including re-design of machining process, tooling, and improved factory workflows
- Led 9 projects to success
- Led 9 projects that were not accepted due to cost
- Left two projects to be continued by team
- Achieved 6 Sigma White Belt Certification
Student Worker
LSUAM ECE
Baton Rouge
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Research assistant for Dr. Robert Twilley's lab in the ECE college.
- Collected and prepared samples for the different projects the lab was involved in, including Delta X, and mangrove research.
- Collected data on the moisture absorbance of soil samples.
Apprentice Auto Mechanic
Santilli's Transmission and Auto Repair
Glenside
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Learning how to problem-solve and attack issues most efficiently.
- General maintenace
- Repairing vehicles
- Mounting and balancing tires
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2026
Skills
- Project management
- Engine design
- Equipment maintenance
- Manufacturing processes
- Data analysis
- Technical documentation
- MATLAB
- SolidWorks
Timeline
Engineering Co-Op Student
Kohler Co.
06.2023 - 12.2023
Student Worker
LSUAM College of Coast and Environment
08.2021 - Current
Student Worker
LSUAM ECE
08.2020 - 04.2021
Apprentice Auto Mechanic
Santilli's Transmission and Auto Repair
06.2020 - 08.2020
Volunteer Firefighter
Trappe Fire Company
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Louisiana State University
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