Portfolio Final FALL 2016

HARRISON HILDEBRANDT // MECHANICAL ENGINEER // [email protected] // 513.827.1043 // 2016 PORTFOLIO

THINKER. DESIGNER.MAKER.

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HELLOMy name is Harrison Hildebrandt and I am a Mechanical Engineering student from the University of Cincinnati. I’m a technical and innovative thinker looking to expand on my creativity and design capabilities through a design-oriented engineering Co-op. I pride myself on my diverse skills and interests that transcend the borders of traditional Mechanical Engineering and am eager to take part in any new experiences that will help me grow.



Hands-on Creative Thinking

Culture Conscious

ABOUT

Engineering Focused



RESUMEEDUCATION University of Cincinnati // B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

AUGUST 2013 - APRIL 2018 // CINCINNATI, OHIO ‒ GPA 3.9 / 4.0‒ Electronic Media Minor ‒ Cincinnatus Century Scholarship‒ Dean’s List

Walnut Hills High School CLASS OF 2013 // CINCINNATI, OHIO

‒ GPA 4.0 / 4.0‒ Cum Laude Society‒ Graduated with Honors‒ Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction

EXPERIENCE Quartus Engineering, Inc. // Design Engineer FALL 2015 & SUMMER 2016 // SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

‒ Extensive SolidWorks use‒ Designed primarily for Mechanical and Opto-Mechanical

systems‒ Designed parts for manufacture‒ Assembled and installed original hardware‒ Frequently used 3-D printer

General Electric, Appliances // Quality Engineer JANUARY 2015 - MAY 2015 // LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

‒ Quality Engineer in dishwasher department‒ Diagnosed problems that arose both in production

and the field‒ Determined root causes‒ Designed and implemented solutions

SKILLS

MakerPlace // MemberBasic Utility Vehicle Club // President // 2013-2015Bearcast Media // Radio DJUC SnowCats // Member

INTERESTS Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Videography, Motorcycles, Live Music, Foreign Travel

ACTIVITIES

SolidWorks, MATLAB, Creo, AutoCAD, CNC, Laser Cutting, Carpentry, Fabrication, Welding, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Microsoft Office



CO-OP EXPERIENCEQUARTUS GENERAL

ELECTRIC


Quartus Engineering was an awesome experience in which I truly developed my technical skills and delved into the world of design engineering. Quartus is a Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering consulting firm that specializes in the analysis and design of engineering systems. I worked as a design engineer, developing and designing parts for manufacture and for conceptualization. Because Quartus is a consultancy, I had the opportunity to work on an entire spectrum of projects. These projects ranged from a nuclear power plant design to a genetic sequencing module. From my time at Quartus I greatly enhanced my SolidWorks skills and I am now confident and proficient in the software. Quartus also helped me to realize the kind of work that I would like to continue doing. I am really interested in design work and developing new products, hardware, and systems. I look forward to augmenting my design skills by continuing to learn from new experiences and pushing myself to utilize my creativity in conjunction with my ingenuity.

General Electric was my first Co-op experience and was my first time getting introduced to the professional world of engineering. It was a great experience where I learned a ton in a short amount of time. I worked in the quality department of their dishwasher facility. I was responsible for identifying, diagnosing, and solving problems that arose both in production and in the field. I performed experiments, such as torque tests and stress tests in order to determine the root causes of the problems that I encountered. I used the results from my investigations to develop and design solutions that I then had to present to my superiors and eventually institute in the design of the product. I learned a lot about how to attack problems from multiple angles and approaches and how to think differently to help come up with novel, innovative solutions. GE also taught me about professionalism and corporate culture, especially that of such a large company like GE.


WORK



THE RAMBLERThis was a project for school in which the premise of the assignment was to take an existing product completely apart, model each of its parts individually, and then re-assemble it part-by-part in SolidWorks. My group of four chose to model a toy RC car called The Rambler. It consisted of over 40 unique parts including a contoured shell and a functioning gear box. Through the project I became well-versed in a number of SolidWorks’ capabilities including general part design, assembly, part and assembly drawings and bill of materials, motion application, and a light introduction into surface modeling. Additionally, working in a functioning, cohesive group was crucial and taught me a lot about teamwork and division of labor.



THE RAMBLER



THE RAMBLER PROCESS



When I first had the opportunity to get an old, dusty 1971 Suzuki TS125 from my neighbor I was hesitant. I had never ridden a motorcycle and I really had no experience working on one. Then I asked myself “Why not get it? The best way to learn about motorcycles would be to just jump right in.” So I began working on the bike; taking it apart, cataloguing the pieces, cleaning and fixing what needed repair, and slowly putting the bike back together. It was definitely a process, but from getting my hands dirty and consulting those more knowledgeable than myself, I was able to repair an old bike to working order and learn a ton in the process.


THE FAST & THE CURIOUS





With minimal expenses and a lot of man hours, I was able to get the bike running. When I first received it, it was covered in dust and rust, the piston was seized, there was no battery, and the carburetor was gunked up. I was able to take apart and clean most of the top end components including the air filter, the carburetor, the cylinder head, the exhaust, and a few other miscellaneous pieces. Freeing up the piston was the most challenging part, but after numerous attempts and lots of WD-40 I finally got it moving again. Now the bike runs great and I’m ready move onto my next project bike!




CHAIRWhile on co-op in San Diego I joined a maker space to utilize the woodshop and to improve my general fabrication skills. I had the idea to try and craft a chair that was comfortable, ergonomic, and that only necessitated one, single sheet of plywood. With a minimalist and linear aesthetic and loose inspiration from Rietveld’s Zig Zag Chair, I came up with this design. I started by first sketching my vision and modeling the complete assembly in SolidWorks. For the first prototype I ripped every single 2-inch slat, cut the necessary angles, glued the joints using a hand made template, and sanded the piece to a fine finish. From the prototype I was able to bring a comfortable and successfully load-bearing version of my idea to life. Additionally, using a laser cutter I created a one-third scale model of an improved design. For future iterations of the chair I will use a CNC router for improved precision and efficiency in manufacturing. Through this experience I learned a lot about design, materiality, and manufacturability.



CHAIRPROCESS



RAFT “We said there warn’t no home like a raft, after all. Other places do seem so cramped up and smothery, but a raft don’t. You feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft.” -Huckleberry Finn

I got the idea to build this raft when a friend of mine planned a canoeing trip on the Whitewater River in Indiana. We had been canoeing on the river plenty of times and I wanted to do something a little more venturesome. I developed an original design for the raft, paying special attention to key details like frame dimensions, material usage, and barrel attachment. I added a number of features as I went along, including a turf floor, a hidden compartment, and a removable shelter. The raft worked great! I hope to improve it even further and eventually take it on an extended trip in which I sleep overnight on the river.



RAFTPROCESS



TOOLING


At Quartus I was given the responsibility of designing tooling to aid in the assembly of a critical piece of space hardware. Because of the nature of the project the tooling had to have highly precise tolerancing. I designed pieces manufactured from Delrin, anodized aluminum, and titanium. I created SolidWorks models of the pieces, assemblies of their respective uses, and drawings for RFQ. I learned a great deal about designing for manufacture, material choice and properties, critical dimensioning, and tight tolerance stack ups.


SKETCHES

I think one of the most crucial parts of being a thinker is being able to get the thoughts out of your head and into reality. Sketching is one of the clearest ways to establish your ideas and to convey your thoughts to others. I’ve been working on developing my drawing skills and I look forward to working in a design-driven environment in which I can really improve and augment my abilities.



SKETCHESSKETCHES




THANK YOU. I greatly appreciate the time you have taken to look through my portfolio. I am really excited to continue my engineering education while developing and improving my design capabilities. I look forward to new experiences that willhelp me grow as an engineer, designer, and professional.

Thanks again!


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