Peter Mazen
725 S Columbine St • Denver, CO 80209 • (530) 518-4299 • pmazen@gmail.com

Education:	
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2011	GPA: 3.4
Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Graphics, May 2011	GPA: 3.2
Certified EIT

Study Abroad: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
Coursework Emphasis: Spanish language

Projects:	
Aluminum Gusset Sorter:  Designed and built an automated system that places gussets into one of three containers depending on type.  Programmed a PLC using ladder logic to take signals from proximity and optical sensors to determine which gusset type and then control the motor for sorting. 

Wind Turbine from Recycled Parts:  Designed and built a wind turbine using a DC motor from an old treadmill, the transmission from an old bike, and blades constructed from PVC 

Hoist Winch Manufacture:  Manufactured a hoist winch from raw materials.  Skills used include: measuring, milling, lathing, cutting, drilling, bending, heat treating, and casting.

External Catheter Assembly Machine – Senior Project:  Designed and built a semi-automated system to assemble external catheters from raw materials.  Designed in SolidWorks with working drawings and bill of materials, acquired materials from vendors, machined custom parts, kept records of progress and budget, wrote the design document, and presented progress and final solution.

Bus Wheelchair Lift:  Designed and performed stress and fatigue analysis for the mechanical system of a wheelchair lift that attaches to a bus.  Includes SolidWorks model and working drawings.

Computer Skills:
CAD:  3 years using SolidWorks creating parts, assemblies, drawings, animations, analysis.
3D Software:  4 years using Maya, Mudbox, and Silo creating 3D models and animations.
Programming:  Basic skills in Java and Ladder Logic.
Other:  10+ years using Microsoft Office.  Proficient with LabVIEW, Matlab, Photoshop.

Experience:	
Construction:  Jim Meier, general contractor, Chico, CA (Summers of 2005 and 2009).  Worked on a variety of projects including: brick work, landscaping, painting, fixture installation, cabinet construction.

Activities:	Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society, member
	American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), member
	Engineers without Borders (EWB), member