About
My name is Michael Gray, and I'm currently a mechanical engineering student at Penn State. I'm affiliated with several modeling programs, including SolidWorks, SolidEdge, AutoCAD, Fusion360, Revit, and Blender. I can make both complex parts for assemblies and models for games, and look for any opportunity to learn.
Having a passion for design from a young age, I have involved myself with 3D printing and manufacturing processes. Additionally, I have a personal interest in physical assemblies, woodworking, smithing, video game design, finite element analysis, and fluid dynamics. I have taken leadership in design projects requiring model assemblies and parameter-based design, including RC cars, furniture, wind turbines, and personal organizers. All of these outlets have allowed me to explore niches of these programs, and are valuable to my work.
If you choose me as a candidate, I will make sure to work with you in every step of the design process. If my services are not to your liking, I will do everything I can to make it right. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to the possibility of working together!
Experience
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
The Penn State University · Freelance
Aug 2022 –
Present
2 yrs 3 mos
State College, PA, United States
Managed design meetings for modifying components to the Tarmo 4 and 5 RC cars.
Coordinated with sub-teams to model and print parts using additive manufacturing.
Generated a new RC car design, with a parameter-based chassis, bumper, and casing.
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3D Printing Specialist/Entrepreneur
N/A · Freelance
Dec 2021 –
Present
2 yrs 11 mos
State College, PA, United States
Modified the Ender 3 S1 3D printer for organization and improved functionality.
Configured Raspberry Pi to remotely control layer adhesion, bed level, and temperatures.
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Video Game Developer
N/A · Freelance
Jan 2021 –
Present
3 yrs 10 mos
State College, PA, United States
Developed a game engine and class-calling system within an existing game engine.
Enhanced playtesting experiences using dynamic procedures and voxel-based models.
Education
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The Penn State University
Bachelor's of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.57
2021 – 2025
(expected)
Activities and Societies:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
3D Printing Club
Wind Energy Club
Collegiate Wind Competition
Engineering Design Showcase
Learning Factory
Teaching Assistant
SolidWorks Associate
I use my university to explore facets of design, if you would like to learn more about these activities, feel free to contact me and I can tell you more!
Licenses & Certifications