Eric Edward Sprague Objective
231 Lauder Ave Apt B6, Moscow Id, 83843 spra0272@vandals.uidaho.edu (208) 994-1564
To gain an engineering internship for the summer of 2012.
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering GPA:2.93 Engineering Minor in Manufacturing University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, (Expected Graduation - May 2013) Recent courses and technical electives taken: • System Dynamics • Heat Transfer • Advanced Computer Aided Design • Machine Component Design • Engineering Fluid Mechanics • Principles of Lean Manufacturing and • BusinessOperations & Management Plant/Factory Tours Projects ASME Micro- Baja Competition • Ground up design of a functioning radio controlled vehicle • Manufactured parts from aluminum, steel, carbon fiber, and other composites • Competed against 12 collegesaround the northwest o Won award for Best in Design and Creativity • Currently role as team captain for 2011-2012 academic year Skills Engineering Software • Mastercam Proficient at writing programs for CNCmachining • MATLAB Experienced with dynamic modeling, Simulink, and simulation • TKSolver Skilled at equation solving and using the optimization function • Solidworks Practiced with 3-D Modeling, Assemblies, and Drawing Packages • Catia Capable at 3-D Modeling, Assemblies, Rendering, and StressAnalyses • EESAdept in Energy System Modeling and Simulations Machine Shop Part Manufacturing • 300+hours shop experience with CNCmill, CNClathe, manual end mill and lathe • Manufactured high tolerance press fit assemblies from aluminum stock • Trained in Six Sigma practices including kaizen projects and lean workshops • Experience with construction of composite materials, molding, and applications Experience Vintage Vibes Classic Car Stereo Education
Associations
• Experienced in classic car restoration and modernization • Managed accounts payable/receivable, shipping, and inventory Stereo Solutions • Owner and operator of running eBay storefront • Grossed over $90,000in product sales for 2011 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) • Licensed Competitor in the motorcycle class o Allowed to run <10seconds in the quarter mile • Sponsored by Vintage Vibes Classic Car Stereo and Carl’s Cycles of Boise • Won 2nd in 2008 in street legal classfor the year with multiple podium finishes Phi Delta Theta Fraternity (Fall 2008 – Present) • Property Manager in 2008-09 • Kitchen Manager 2009-10 • Community Service: Relay for life, PalouseFood Drive, annual Turtle Derby fund raiser
Vegas Valley Four Wheelers â&#x20AC;˘ Used Gov. grants for mapping of public land for the Bureau of Land Management â&#x20AC;˘ Participated in Toys for Tots and fundraisers for the Make a Wish Foundation