Beatriz A. Ogburn
Powertrain Engineering Intern
Kokomo, IN · (765) 555 0141 · name@example.com · linkedin.com/in/beatrizaogburn
Key Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
Two summer internships in powertrain testing and three years in student motorsport
INDUSTRIES
Commercial engine manufacturing, collegiate motorsport
SPECIALTIES
Dynamometer testing, data reduction, fixture design, engine assembly
SYSTEMS
Siemens NX, MATLAB, Minitab, Microsoft Excel
CREDENTIALS
Student member, Society of Automotive Engineers
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering expected 2027, Purdue University
Executive Summary
Mechanical engineering student in a final year, with two summers in a powertrain test group and three years on a student formula team. Comfortable in a dynamometer cell and looking for a graduate role in engine development.
Signature Achievements
- Cut dynamometer file processing from two hours to fifteen minutes with a MATLAB script the group still uses.
- Built a coolant flow fixture that screened four thermostat samples in one shift.
- Found a thermocouple wiring error that had biased three weeks of cell data.
- Helped the formula team place ninth of eighty in the fuel economy event.
Professional Experience
Powertrain Engineering Intern
Wabash Valley Powertrain, Kokomo, IN Summer 2025 and Summer 2026
Engine test group of eleven running durability work in six dynamometer cells
- Set up engines, instrumentation and coolant carts before durability runs.
- Reduced and plotted test data and posted daily summaries for the responsible engineer.
- Logged test cell faults and helped the technicians clear them between runs.
Powertrain Lead, Student Formula Team
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 2024 to present
Student team of forty building a single seat car for annual competition
- Leads six students on engine, intake and exhaust packaging for the current car.
- Runs tuning sessions on the engine stand and records the results for the design report.
- Orders parts within a 9,000 dollar budget and tracks lead times.
Licensure and Certification
Student member, Society of Automotive Engineers
Education
Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, Purdue University, expected May 2027
Core Skills
Dynamometer testing · Instrumentation · Data reduction · MATLAB scripting · Fixture design · Engine assembly · Technical reporting · Team leadership