Rebecca S.

Peters
318C S. Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801 rsp5105@psu.edu (570) 877-5484
OBJECTIVE EDUCATION To obtain a full-time mechanical engineering position beginning summer 2014. Interests include mechanical design, sustainability, and global solutions. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Anticipated Graduation: May 2014 GPA: 3.31/4.00

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Universitat Autnoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Spring 2012 The Pennsylvania State University Study Abroad Program Enhanced Spanish language skills by staying with host family and engaging in Spanish coursework; networked with local university students Adapted to new culture and lifestyle; broadened global perspectives Earned Penn State International Engineering Certificate (pending) Manufacturing and Design Intern Baker Hughes, Houston, TX, Summer 2013 Operated within Drilling and Evaluation LWD reservoir tool development Analyzed non-conformance reports; installed defect tracking database for PTC floor Designed test fixture for O-ring material substitution utilizing SolidWorks Created new assembly and procedure for outsourcing of high temp Sonde Harness Formally presented projects to professional engineers Learning Factory Teaching Assistant The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 2013-14 Train 15-25 students weekly in Safety and Power Tool Class and 3 hr Machining Class Earned machine tool certification including: Milling, 3D Printing, Lathing, Water-Jet cutting Perform daily maintenance on equipment to ensure safe and correct usage Mechanical Methodology Design Project The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, Spring 2013 Created alpha and beta prototypes utilizing machine shop equipment Analyzed and constructed cordless handheld vacuum in team of 4 Earned 2nd place for vacuum performance competition Entrepreneurial Business Plan The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, Fall 2012 Developed business plan and assessment to develop intellect of special needs individuals Successfully generated Harmony business model implemented in State College

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

WORK EXPERIENCE

ENGINEERING PROJECTS

SOFTWARE CERTIFICATIONS LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

SolidWorks

MATLAB

SAP

Visio

AutoCAD 2012-14 2012-14 2011-13 2011-12 2013-14 2012-13 2010-14

Certification: Penn State Learning Factory Machine Shop Program Director, Penn State Engineering Orientation Network International Envoy, Penn State College of Engineering Mentor, Penn State Engineering Orientation Network (EON) Recruitment Chair, Phi Sigma Rho Engineering Sorority Member, Penn State Engineering Leadership Society Member, Penn State Vole Ballet Club