Will Soiland
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German Elementary proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Machine Shop Lab Safety
University of Southern CaliforniaAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Power Tools Lab Safety
University of Southern CaliforniaAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Laser Safety
University of Southern CaliforniaJun, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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SC Formula Electric
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Powertrain Engineer
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Jul 2021 - Present
Redesigning powertrain components for assembly within the vehicle. Currently building up our test bench for testing our Emrax 228 motor. Redesigning powertrain components for assembly within the vehicle. Currently building up our test bench for testing our Emrax 228 motor.
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University of Southern California
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Member
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Jul 2021 - Present
Project Description: Harvesting thermal energy lost from frictional braking by using a thermoelectric medium. -Created a cost analysis report of necessary parts and wrote the proposal that was approved by our advising professor. -Used Siemens NX 1980 to create the 3D models of parts for our experimental system-Worked closely with university manufacturers for completion of these parts-Helped assemble all manufactured and purchased components into its final experimental form for taking heat, wheel speed, braking force, and voltage generated measurements Show less
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Research Assistant
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May 2021 - Jul 2021
Assisted Dr. Mitul Luhar in analyzing laminar flow using an air porous medium for the purpose of reduction in friction using 3D-printed surfaces
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Rivian
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Launch Quality Engineer, Body Shop
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
Assisted in the launch of the R1S in Body shop through writing Quality Concerns and working with Design Release Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers on root-cause analysis, used CATIA to CAD a template to assist line workers into correctly installing a part, used an existing assembly piece to construct a containment template check, and created and standardized a new format of JESs of reworks that were redistributed up the line in multiple stations.
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Body Interior Quality, Advanced Product Quality
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Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
Assisted in the launch of the R1T through organizing test trials of new processes on the General Assembly - Trim 0 line, reported quality defects and met with suppliers to resolve, provided containments while working with Design Release Engineers to find a Permanent Corrective Action, and took gap and flush measurements of the interiors where I analyzed and reported findings to the Design Release Engineers.
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Statics Final Project
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Nov 2020 - Nov 2020
I created a statically determinate bridge structure from popsicle sticks and glue that could support multiple loads of up to 5 lbs total, from which the reaction forces and moments were then calculated. I created a statically determinate bridge structure from popsicle sticks and glue that could support multiple loads of up to 5 lbs total, from which the reaction forces and moments were then calculated.
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BoDean Company
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United States
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Construction Worker
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
During the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic, I acquired a job at a construction company. I worked directly with the President of the company laying down underground pipes, installing water towers, and occasionally running heavy equipment on the job site. During the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic, I acquired a job at a construction company. I worked directly with the President of the company laying down underground pipes, installing water towers, and occasionally running heavy equipment on the job site.
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Vice President
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Aug 2017 - Apr 2019
Founded the first engineering club at Pepperdine and I was in charge of the hardware assembly of the robot. The robot was constructed to compete in the annual VEX Robotics Competition. Founded the first engineering club at Pepperdine and I was in charge of the hardware assembly of the robot. The robot was constructed to compete in the annual VEX Robotics Competition.
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EBA Engineering, California
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Civil Engineering Intern
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
My first engineering internship where I helped my supervisor label and draw up civil designs. I also went out in the field and did surveying and staking of property. My first engineering internship where I helped my supervisor label and draw up civil designs. I also went out in the field and did surveying and staking of property.
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Education
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University of Southern California
Master of Engineering - MEng, Green Technologies - Electrical Engineering -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering, 3.864 GPA -
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Natural Sciences, 3.776 GPA -
Rincon Valley Christian School
High School Diploma, 4.0 GPA