Design Engineer @ Standard Structures Inc

Hi, I’m Connor

Skills / Abilities

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Electromechanical Design
  • Manufacturing/Machining
  • DAQ Systems Implementation
  • Process Optimization
  • 3D Printing Design
  • SolidWorks CAD
  • MATLAB Scripting
  • Excel Proficiency and VBA Scripting
  • Product Design and Development
  • Tekla Construction Software
  • AutoCAD
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Electromechanical Design
  • Manufacturing/Machining
  • DAQ Systems Implementation
  • Process Optimization
  • 3D Printing Design
  • SolidWorks CAD
  • Tekla Construction Software
  • AutoCAD
  • Product Design and Development
  • Excel Proficiency and VBA Scripting
  • MATLAB Scripting

Education

B.S. Engineering, Mechanical Engineering December 2021
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

Experience

Standard Structures Inc  – Design Engineer, Flagstaff, Arizona – February  2025 to Present

  • Designs PEMB (Pre-Engineered Metal Building) using engineering calculations and software
  • Ensures PEMB designs are in compliance with International Building Code
  • Works alongside Professional Engineers
  • Follows PEMB design process including; quote, design, detailing, and manufacturing
  • Models large PEMBs layouts in AutoCAD and Tekla 

E3 Energy LLC – Home Energy Efficiency Inspector, Flagstaff, Arizona – August 2024 to February 2025

  • Conducts home energy audits: inspects homes identifying areas of energy loss or inefficiencies 
  • Uses diagnostic tools like pressure transducers, Anemometers, and various blower fans to detect energy loss
  • Documents findings from audits, summarizing issues found, and repair recommendations
  • Ensures compliance of local and national energy efficiency standards and certifications

Electric Torque Machines – Mechanical Engineer I, Flagstaff, Arizona – January 2022 to July 2023

  • Specialized in electromagnetic FEA of large electric motor computer models
  • Conducted design of experiments on Transverse Flux Motors (TFM) to identify advantageous qualities
  • Created parametric SolidWorks CAD models of TFM for design iteration 
  • Wrote multiple code scripts for automated entry of large sets of FEA data 
  • Collaborated with professional engineers in the design process of TFM
  • Met important client deadlines regarding TFM FEA data results
  • Improved company FEA modeling capabilities by innovating new meshing techniques 

Electric Torque Machines – Mechanical Engineer Intern, Flagstaff, Arizona – May 2021 to January 2022

  • Performed electromagnetic FEA simulations on TFM
  • General design of 3D-printed manufacturing aids
  • Built and maintained TFM
  • Designed outdoor test facility for 40hp TFM for HBK DAQ system

Enchanted Forest Spas – Pool Technician, Flagstaff, Arizona – October 2017 to May 2021

  • Managed multiple pools and spas at a high-end golf club
  • Performed maintenance on large pool pump systems
  • Maintained diligent daily logs of pool statistics 
  • Passed county inspections for multiple pools and spas
  • Performed chemical weight calculations and unit conversions

Educational Projects

General Atomics CubeSat Test Fixture – January 2021 to January 2022 

  • Key contributor alongside a team of 4 engineering students for Senior Project (Capstone)
  • Objective is to design, build, and test a fixture that mounts a CubeSat satellite to a spherical bearing 
  • Financial Manager in charge of the team’s $8,000.00 budget
  • Responsible for the design and programming of the General Atomics capstone website using HTML