Dakota Crist
Student Technician at Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Additive Manufacturing: Optimizing 3D Prints
LinkedInJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Learning 3D Printing
LinkedInJan, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Technician
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Feb 2023 - Present
● Designing parts and GD&T in SolidWorks to assist in the testing of nuclear reactor research. ● Utilize tools like MATLAB, ANSYS, and SolidWorks Simulation to analyze reactor subsystems. ● Fabricate 3D modeled parts using manufacturing tools like Lathes, Mills, and hand-tools. ● Designing parts and GD&T in SolidWorks to assist in the testing of nuclear reactor research. ● Utilize tools like MATLAB, ANSYS, and SolidWorks Simulation to analyze reactor subsystems. ● Fabricate 3D modeled parts using manufacturing tools like Lathes, Mills, and hand-tools.
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Flex
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Paraguay
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Advertising Services
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Test Development Engineer Intern
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May 2023 - Aug 2023
● Completed two customer design projects valued at $12K using SolidWorks and a knowledge of tolerancing, GD&T, DFM, and rapid prototyping. ● Created a manufacturing fixture design that will be used to test 40,000 units of a customer's product yearly and reduce testing times by 25%. ● Led 5 design reviews with the client and team project leaders to get alignment on approach, communicate tasks, and share overall progress. ● Prevented $100K+ in damages by prototyping and implementing a device that protects cabling equipment as part of a Kaizen event. Show less
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TAMU Rocket Engine Design Team
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fluid Systems Team Member
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Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
● Work as part of a 40 person organization to create TAMU’s first liquid propellant rocket engine. ● Designing fluid system components with SolidWorks to ensure that all components were arranged correctly and could meet the system’s size constraints. ● Collaborating with 5 sub-team members to create a cost and performance optimal engine design. ● Analyzing fluid system components using stress analysis to ensure safety at cryogenic temperatures and most cost efficient materials for use. Show less
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Fischer Engineering Design Center
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Machining Volunteer
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Jan 2022 - May 2022
● Spent 6 hours per week helping engineering teams and students complete machining projects. ● Produced models and parts from submitted sketches and designs using the CNC machine, built in CAM products, as well as the lathe and mill for less complicated models. ● Contributed 4 new designs for teaching incoming students new fabrication skills. ● Spent 6 hours per week helping engineering teams and students complete machining projects. ● Produced models and parts from submitted sketches and designs using the CNC machine, built in CAM products, as well as the lathe and mill for less complicated models. ● Contributed 4 new designs for teaching incoming students new fabrication skills.
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Pro Shop Sales Associate
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
● Educated 100+ members and customers on memberships and discounts to sell over $5,000 of product. ● Helped organize and execute 24 golf tournaments which had 50 people participate on average. ● Delivered strong customer service by developing rapport with recurring customers ● Educated 100+ members and customers on memberships and discounts to sell over $5,000 of product. ● Helped organize and execute 24 golf tournaments which had 50 people participate on average. ● Delivered strong customer service by developing rapport with recurring customers
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Education
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2020 - 2024
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
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