Bradley A.

Catherman

25A McKee Hall, University Park, PA 16802

Phone: (570) 412-5003 Email: bcatherman@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain an entry level full-time engineering position where I can use fundamental engineering concepts along with
my passion for engineering design to support the design of mechanical products

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA
B.S. Mechanical Engineering and B.S. Bioengineering

Cumulative GPA: 3.51/4.00

Expected Graduation: December 2015

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Design Engineer Intern
May 2015 - August 2015
JLG Industries - Hagerstown, MD
Created a new tool to predict scissor lift arm stack deflection
Worked alongside Product Development team members and cross functional groups to meet global standards
Provided concepts and cost estimates for a bracket and clamp used to control the movement of hydraulic hoses
connected to scissor lift drive motors
Created models and drawings of the hydraulic hose bracket and clamp
Observed dynamic testing procedures to evaluate stability performance of machines
Utilized FEA tools to evaluate performance of structural components
Streamlined the process for creating a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations of assemblies
Research Assistant
May 2014 - August 2014
The Pennsylvania State University Computational Biomechanics Lab - State College, PA
Designed and performed a dynamic analysis of a small diameter Split-Hopkinson Kolsky bar for high-strain rate
compression material testing
Created a mesh for a military combat boot and collaborated with a diverse team of graduate students to develop a
lower leg impact simulation
Engineering Intern
June 2011 - August 2013
Geisinger Medical Center - Danville, PA
Utilized Epic OpTime to develop performance metrics related to OR efficiency, capacity management, staffing,
supply and implant cost management to aid predictive modeling
Conducted research aimed at decreasing turnover time in the operating rooms by analyzing metrics gathered from
the database (averaging 100,000 rows) utilizing Microsoft Excel
Created graphic representations of data for presentations directed at key stakeholders to inform decision-making
Performed flow mapping of current surgical procedures and turnover processes
Input statistical data into FlexSim to run simulations of the surgical suite processes in the pre-op and post-op areas
Managed the development of Amion, an anesthesiologist scheduling software purchased for use by the hospital
Work/Study
August 2012 - May 2015
The Pennsylvania State University Physics Department - State College, PA
Created AutoCAD drawings and fabricated parts necessary for building demonstration materials for various physics
lectures utilizing a lathe and vertical end mill

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Certifications: SolidWorks (CSWA & CSWP)

Coursework: COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB & Simulink, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Laboratory: Procedural design, Chemistry/Biology lab techniques, Material science fatigue/failure analyses
Employment: SolidWorks, Creo Parametric & Simulate (Pro-Engineer), EPIC OpTime, FlexSim HC
Research: Experimental design, comparative data analysis, simulation meshing and processing, Unix, LS-DYNA

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Merit based scholarship in engineering (5 semesters)

Mission Cataract 2013 volunteer at Geisinger Health System
Deans List 2012/13/14/15 spring semesters
Penn State varsity field hockey practice player (2011-2012)
Field hockey club member & game coordinator, 4 national championships, (2012-present)