Nicholas Case

- Conducted strategic study to further develop a miniature damping concept with NiTi Shape Memory Alloys - Designed and constructed suitable testing apparatus for shock loading scenario - Wrote the logic in NI Labview and Arduino for necessary control and DAQ

Improve the efficiency, reliability, and product quality of a newly established manufacturing process. Conduct DoE's to establish relationships between input parameters (factors) and material properties (outputs). Manage process-relevant documentation such as Process Specifications, Work Instructions, and Management of Changes. Conduct laboratory scale studies to better understand the production process. Assist in general machine troubleshooting and optimally steer maintenance efforts.

All carpentry for interior finishing following the installation of drywall. ***Free-lance and regular part-time work during college, and full-time during summers and for a brief period after college.

Design and construct experimental set ups for investigating potential for new product development. Conduct research and collaborate with industry experts to optimally steer R&D efforts. Develop preliminary figures of merit by creating non-standard tests for judging the various aspects of product performance.

Student job within University. Multiple roles.

Curriculum shown here: https://www.hs-esslingen.de/en/graduate-school/applicants/courses/design-and-development-for-mechanical-and-automotive-engineering-meng/modules-design-and-development/

See core curriculum in the 2012 flowchart: https://engineering.missouri.edu/bs-me-flowcharts/