DANIEL TAI , EIT4500 Mira Loma Dr ▪ Reno, CA 89502

Phone: (916) 220-7004 ▪ Email: dantai@ucdavis.eduLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/daniel-tai/39/a71/999/

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

University of California, Davis – B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.35, June 2014FE Exam, Mechanical – Certificate Number: 14-440-35 – 26 October 2013

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PROGRAMS: Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, HSMWorks (computer aided machining),ESPRIT (computer aided machining), C, MATLAB, MS Excel

MACHINING: CNCs, mills, wire EDM, lathes, band saws, grinders, drill presses, oxyacetylene torchesLANGUAGES: English, Chinese, Spanish

EXPERIENCE

APPLICATIONS ENGINEER, 16 March 2015 – CurrentEllsworth Adhesives, Moldman Systems Design and molded parts for low pressure injection molding Design prototype and production mold-sets using Solidworks Manufacture mold-sets and machined parts using HSMWorks Correspond with tool-making sister-company in China on behalf of Moldman

ENGINEERING INTERN, 24 November 2014 – 19 February 2015Carbon Flight, LLC Designed, modeled, and assembled filament winder Designed and modeled CNC milling machine using Autodesk Inventor Built automation system for stepper motors

ENGINEERING INTERN, September 2012 – June 2014Intelligent Manufacturing Systems & Mechatronics Laboratory, UC Davis Demonstrated advanced skills in machine operation for CNC milling and wire electric discharge machining for the

fabrication of mechanical components. Inspected surface quality of fabricated parts with ZYGO microscope, scanning electron microscope, Dynolite digital

microscope. Observed effects of various tool paths on machining time. Trained new interns to use CNC milling machine. Assisted in training new interns to use ESPRIT (computer-aided machining). Maintained tool list for 3-axis milling machines.

PROJECTS

Capstone Design Project for Crocker Nuclear Lab, Winter–Spring 2014 Designed and manufactured vacuum-sealed Faraday cup assembly Participated in team meetings as well as meetings with client Created models and drawings using Autodesk Inventor Guided team in computer-aided machining and CNC programming and contributed ideas for machining approaches

for manually machined parts Learned to weld copper to steel using an oxyacetylene torch Organized file archive and compiled final design package

Computer-Controlled Padlock Opener, Spring 2014 Programmed mechanical arm to open 3-combination lock Directed team on following project schedule Programmed manual mode and contributed ideas for automatic mode

CORE LEADER OF COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP, June 2012 – June 2014Davis Chinese Christian Church Earned reputation as efficient and thorough administrator. Improved leader-to-fellowship communication, developed

systematic approaches for planning large events, and improved efficiency of leadership selection process. Proposed yearly and quarterly fellowship schedules. Directed, trained, and assisted team members in event planning. Communicated with campus staff and church leaders/staff on behalf of fellowship. Resolved interpersonal conflicts among team members.

Gear Box Project, Winter 2014 Designed gear box to lift five textbooks up a 60° incline using a 3W motor and two AA batteries Calculated for most efficient gear reduction ratios and minimum materials required Designed main chasis and textbook carriage Contributed ideas for machining approaches and assisted in machining Assisted in final assembly and testing