Dylan Rainer

900 Washington Ave. SE | Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 | 651-373-5821 |

Rain0155@umn.edu
ENGINEERING STUDENT (Senior) with experience in product and mechanical design,
drafting, machining, controls, and hydraulic and medical research seeking an engineering
position in a related field. Set apart by proven dedication, enthusiasm, and creativity to
innovate and succeed.

Education
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Date of Graduation: May 2015
GPA: 3.22

Skills
Programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Visual Studio, MATLAB, LabVIEW, EES, Arduino, Sage,
ANSYS, CLICK PLC
CAD: Creo/ProE, Solidworks, NX/Unigraphics, AutoCAD
Computer Languages: C++, C, Papyrus, LLP
Technical Skills: Mill, Lathe, Soldering, Welding, Robotics

Work Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant. University of Minnesota. June 2014-Novemeber
2014.
Modeled and simulated liquid piston Stirling engine, utilizing Sage software to
increase efficiency by 20%
Designed and constructed novel hydraulic circuit to measure check valve
displacement under various conditions to improve hydraulic models
CAD Technician. AP Engineering. Maplewood, Minnesota. August 2013.
Created and insured accuracy of subassembly, weldment, and part drawings
utilizing Unigraphics for large 3M clean room dual coating assembly
Serialized and applied title blocks to over 600 3M drawings to optimize search recall
Engineering Intern. Rosenbauer International AG. Leonding, Austria. July 2013.
Designed trailer-mounted water turret and analyzed stresses for new product
introduction
Redesigned sheet metal front turret bracket into cast aluminum to save labor and
money
Fixed ball valve assembly to increase precision of motor stroke extension
Performed 30-degree tilt test on prototype fire truck to measure shock extension
and slip
Edited nearly 100 technical brochures on products, translated from German to
English
Beach Lifeguard. Ramsey County Parks and Recreation. Minnesota. May 2012-August
2012.

Leadership/Volunteer Experience

Medical Devices Center

Designed, developed, and prototyped vaginal dilator to create a usable device for
radiation patients
Engineers Without Borders
Led subgroup team in assessment of engineering and feasibility for water
transportation in Uganda
Second Harvest Heartland
Packed food products to be distributed to families in-need and assisted in
community distribution event