Zach Brueggeman
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Arete Biosciences, Inc
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Mechanical Engineer
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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MATLAB Tutor
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Feb 2022 - May 2022
MESA (Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement) Program supports underserved students to become the engineers and physical science professionals needed by the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) industry to compete in today’s global marketplace. -Hosting tutoring sessions 3 times a week to support students with ME202 (MATLAB Programming) MESA (Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement) Program supports underserved students to become the engineers and physical science professionals needed by the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) industry to compete in today’s global marketplace. -Hosting tutoring sessions 3 times a week to support students with ME202 (MATLAB Programming)
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Quality of Life Plus Program (QL+)
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Treasurer
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
-Creating project and activity budgets for upcoming semesters -Managing financial decisions and applying for funding in order to sponsor projects for disabled veterans -Overseeing spending and producing financial reports for the other members of the executive board -Planned school fundraisers to raise money for project materials -Creating project and activity budgets for upcoming semesters -Managing financial decisions and applying for funding in order to sponsor projects for disabled veterans -Overseeing spending and producing financial reports for the other members of the executive board -Planned school fundraisers to raise money for project materials
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Quality of Life Plus Program (QL+) SDSU
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San Diego, California, United States
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Capstone Design Project: Powered Hiking Prosthetic
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
- Designed a novel prosthetic leg for a disabled veteran that utilizes a series elastic actuator mechanism to provide powered assistance during hiking or walking - Defined technical requirements and specifications for device - Utilized Solidworks to conduct finite element analysis on various components to ensure structural integrity and longevity in all use cases - Led project management and systems engineering documentation such as creating a work breakdown structure, GANTT charts, system level diagrams, risk lists and mitigations, etc. - Manufactured all designed components with a CNC mill, lathe, waterjet, etc - Conducted tolerance analysis on major components and assembly - Responsible for creating and completing system testing and requirements verification - Oversaw integration of mechanical and electrical subsystems and troubleshooted testing issues
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2020 - May 2022
-Automated nanoscale tensile testing process in Labview with image processing and machine vision -Created CAD models and laser cut materials to innovate a 3D printed sample holder that reduces slippage during testing -Responsible for assembling and troubleshooting 3D printers (Ultimaker S3 and Ender V2) -Created Operations and Maintenance Manuals for Lab Equipment -Contributed to a research review paper covering various techniques for biological tissue characterization -Designed protocol for corona poling PVDF filament to make wearable physiological sensors
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SDSU Mechanical Engineering
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United States
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Higher Education
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MATLAB Grader
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
-Graded homework and exams for an introductory Matlab Course with 72 students -Communicated directly with students and Dr. Kang to solve grading disputes and answer students' questions -Graded homework and exams for an introductory Matlab Course with 72 students -Communicated directly with students and Dr. Kang to solve grading disputes and answer students' questions
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Countywide Mechanical Systems, Inc.
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Engineering Intern
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
-Completed daily work logs, RFIs, submittals, MRs and delivery coordination with vendors, and other documentation for the Father Joe’s low income housing construction site in East Village -Made job walks in order to track labor and create projections for remaining time and cost until the end of the project -Inspected building for quality control of trade work as well as safety compliance with OSHA and Cal/OSHA -Developed operations and maintenance manuals for all mechanical and plumbing equipment in preparation for turnover
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Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity, Beta Lambda Chapter
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San Diego, California, United States
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Treasurer
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Jun 2020 - May 2021
-Developed and balanced budget for both semesters -Kept records of all transactions and produced financial reports for the rest of the executive board -Oversaw financial decisions and spending -Monitored payables and receivables to maintain financial solvency during the pandemic -Developed and balanced budget for both semesters -Kept records of all transactions and produced financial reports for the rest of the executive board -Oversaw financial decisions and spending -Monitored payables and receivables to maintain financial solvency during the pandemic
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Education
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San Diego State University
Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering