Kurt Wiessmeyer

kurt.wiessmeyer@gmail.com – (781) 336-9799 – Quincy, MA – kurtwiess.wordpress.com

EDUCATION
Wentworth Institute of Technology Sep. 2015 – Aug. 2019
BS, Mechanical Engineering; Minor, Manufacturing Boston, MA
▪ Graduated cum laude; 3.5/4.0 GPA
▪ Member ASME, SME

WORK EXPERIENCE
SharkNinja Feb. 2020 – Present
Robotics Test Technician Needham, MA
▪ Conducts ASTM and IEC-standardized tests on prototype and production model robotic vacuum units
▪ Performs failure mode, room coverage, and wet stain tests for Robotics Quality Department along with
basic data analysis
▪ Prepares test specimens and enclosures for Product Development projects

Wentworth Institute of Technology Sep. 2017 – Aug. 2018

Lab Assistant, Mechanical Department Boston, MA
▪ Facilitated and supervised undergraduate lab courses for Materials Science and Intro to Engineering
▪ Assisted Sr. Lab Techs in designing and manufacturing various test specimens for use in Mechanical classes

N12 Technologies Jan. 2018 – Apr. 2018

Material Testing Co-op Somerville, MA
▪ Conducted ASTM-standardized tests on reinforced carbon-fiber composite laminates, both independently
and as part of an engineering team in a small-scale manufacturing environment
▪ Worked alongside engineers and the director of product development to assist in fabrication and testing of
projects based on customer needs
▪ Drafted official reports from test results, analyzed failure modes, and sought improvements to
manufacturing processes

Sika Sarnafil May 2017 – Aug. 2017

Intern, Technical Department Canton, MA
▪ Collaborated with senior technical specialists on single-ply roofing membrane projects, including mock roof
setups, solar mounts, and wind uplift simulations
▪ Researched product specifications, created and analyzed test data sheets, and reported to senior engineers
▪ Performed adhesion and material strength tests with the Quality Control department as part of a large-scale
manufacturing facility

SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, & INTERESTS

▪ Skills:
o Software: SolidWorks 2016-2019, Revit MEP, AutoCad, MATLAB, Instron Bluehill, ADMET MS
Quattro, Microsoft Office, Arduino
o Hardware/Machinery: 3-Axis CNC Mill, 2-Axis CNC Lathe, Instron Tensile/Compression/Impact
Test Systems, Digital Multimeter, Waveform Generator, Soldering Iron, Basic Power Tools
▪ Certifications: SME Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT), SolidWorks Mechanical Design
(Associate), SolidWorks Simulation (Associate)
▪ Interests: Skateboarding, Video Games, Hiking, Snowboarding