Joanna Ringhofer

1320 Crockett Dr. Frisco, TX 75033 ♦ (214) 471 6241 ♦ ​joanna.ringhofer@gmail.com

Texas A&M University (TAMU)​, ​College Station, TX May 2021

- Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering
- Cumulative GPA: 3.96
- University Honors and Engineering Honors student; Southerland Aggie Leader Scholarship recipient; Dean’s Honor Roll
- Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Occidente ​— Electrical Engineering Study Abroad in Guadalajara, MX

TAMU Honors Supplemental Projects​, ​College Station, TX Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2019
- Conducted failure analysis on a boiler tube and pressure safety valve via SEM-EDS fractography
- Worked with the College Station city traffic engineer to create a traffic light simulation for an intersection by digitally
implementing real-time traffic control methods into Python code
- Evaluated strength and stiffness-limited designs of natural hierarchical material (such as human bone) using SolidWorks to
model, manipulate, and 3D print cross sections of a repeating unit cell subject to compression tests

Bell Textron Inc.​ — Process Engineering Intern; ​Fort Worth, TX June 2020 - Present

Toyota Motor North America ​— Quality Co-Op; ​Plano, TX Jan. 2020 - May 2020
- Independently wrote a 48-page Machine Operating Procedure on using CNC & manual features of a ProtoTRAK Bed Mill
- Assessed and improved the airbag deployment testing process by using Autodesk Inventor to design and compare
seat-mobility products
- Developed a new template for writing Standardized Work Instructions using VBA in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Communicated with vendors in order to design and introduce the use of reel products for cable management

VAM USA/ Vallourec​ — Methods Engineering Intern; ​Houston, TX June 2019 - Aug. 2019
- Independently designed and created a polycarbonate prototype of a device intended to more accurately and efficiently
measure pipe lengths using a laser
- Assessed and improved 5S and ergonomics at CNC lathe stations while digitizing tool inventory
- Created specifications for the Human-Machine Interface on a PLC in order to save swage parameters

TAMU Department of Physics​ — University Teaching Fellow; ​College Station, TX Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018
- Presented and discussed complex mechanics problems with Texas A&M Physics professors weekly in order to ensure
applicability and complexity were maintained for students
- Guided 40+ students through weekly review sessions and one-on-one tutoring

Pi Tau Sigma​ — Vice President and Social Chair;​ Texas A&M University Dec. 2018 - Dec. 2019
- International Honor Society for Mechanical Engineers
- Planned and provided necessary supplies for organizational team-building and community service activities, primary point of
contact for communication with potential new members, and supported other Pi Tau Sigma officers with their roles

Pescadores​ — President and Retreat Coordinator; ​St. Mary’s Catholic Church Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2019
- Coordinated weekly meetings and events for a 100+ member Hispanic organization guiding students in faith
- Planned detailed schedule for annual “Necesito De Ti” weekend retreat and delegated various tasks to group leaders

Fluent in Spanish SolidWorks and AutoDesk Inventor

Python, MATLAB, and LabVIEW Lathe and mill machine
Microsoft Power BI and Excel VBA