Resume

 

ELIZABETH SOLIK WEITZEL

elizabeth@weitzels.org

 

University of California, Davis Davis, CA

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, March 2008

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, June 2006

 

Engineer in Training State of California

EIT Certificate 124712, January 2006

 

 

BAE Systems Santa Clara, CA

Controls System Modeling and Simulation                                         April 2008 – Present

Supported software integration and test lab with controls system analysis, algorithm development. Mechanical and Controls system model development, analysis and configuration management.  Developed 3D simulations of system dynamics by importing Pro/E models into Simulink Model environment. Worked on Active Protection Systems and Hybrid Powertrain Controls programs.

 

UC Davis Mechanical Engineering Department Davis, CA

Teaching Assistant                                                                                                        Jan 2007– Dec 2008

Assisted professors in grading assignments, facilitating labs and advising students. Courses include: Mechanical Engineering Design, Thermodynamics/Fluid Mechanics Laboratory and Machine Shop/Design laboratory.

 

Aerojet Sacramento, CA

Mechanical Design Engineering Intern                                                              Jun 2006 – Dec 2006

Summer internship led to part–time position. Worked in various stages of projects from proposals to test fires. Counseled on proposals, developed designs and built test setups. Created and corrected component drafts and solid models in Unigraphics NX and Pro/E.

 

Chevron    Richmond, CA

Mechanical Engineering Designs Intern                                                            Jun 2005 – Sep 2005

Supported daily plant operations. Projects included sizing, spec and ordering equipment, planning process piping, verifying and updating equipment data sheets, and researching and recommending solutions for component failures.

 

Mechanism design

Solid modeling in Unigraphics NX, Pro/E, SolidEdge, Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD

Mathworks MATLAB and Simulink

Related Toolboxes: Controls, Real-Time, SimMechanics, VR, SimPowerSystems

PSAT and GREET

Machining Processes including 5axis CNC Mill, Lathe and other common machine tools

Able to create, simulate and execute G–Code for CNC Milling and Lathe processes

 

 

Masters Research, UC Davis                Sept 2006 – Jan 2008

“2.0 L Servo– Hydraulic Chain Driven Continuously Variable Transmission Design and Development”

Designed and manufactured modifications to a 2.0 L Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for integration into a plug–in hybrid electric vehicle. Modifications allowed integration of servo–hydraulic control and a highly efficient chain that when combined; attain a peak transmission efficiency of 94.75%.

 

Challenge X Competition University of California, Davis, Team Fate 2004–2008

Continuously Variable Transmission Group Leader  

Goal of competition is re–engineer a Chevrolet Equinox to reduce petroleum consumption and develop a powertrain that utilizes sustainable resources. UC Davis Team Fate developed a plug–in hybrid vehicle with all–electric range of 40 miles while maintaining or exceeding the stock performance and utility. Designed and manufactured modifications to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Guided new students in the principles of CVTs and manufacturing skills necessary to fabricate the modifications. Supported powertrain integration group. Supported Controls lead with testing, tuning and debugging controls algorithms, worked with Mototron controllers and model development in Matlab/Simulink.

Solik, Elizabeth, Andrew Frank and Paul Erickson, “Design Improvements on a Vee Belt CVT and Application to a New In–line CVT Concept” SAE 2005–01–2459, Sept 2005.

Mechanical Design

Hybrid Vehicle Systems

Mechatronics

Theory and Design of Control Systems

Advanced Modeling and Simulation of Mechatronics Systems

Analysis and Design of Digital Control Systems

Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals

Mechanics of Composite Materials

US Security Clearance – Active Secret

References Available upon Request