Frank “Adam” Norris

196 Jasmine Drive • Hanover, PA • (571) 421-3444 • adamnorris40@gmail.com

Portfolio: norrisengineering.weebly.com

EDUCATION
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, College of Engineering University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Graduating May 2023
Current GPA: 3.33

WORK EXPERIENCE

KCF Technologies: Engineering Intern Jun. 2022 – Aug. 2022

• Analyzed machine vibration data to diagnose faults, met with customers weekly to present findings and reach solutions
• Generated over $1.8 million in customer savings through preemptive fault saves in Forest Products Industry
• Created and presented custom PowerBI dashboard for plant reliability leaders
• Presented custom PowerBI dashboard to KCF as a final capstone project
• Gathered data for machine learning on belt driven fans and centrifugal pumps currently being used in industry
Target Corporation: Technologies and Electronics Associate Jan. 2021 – Dec. 2022
• Boosted sales with working knowledge of smart electronics, gaming systems, audio systems, and televisions
• Troubleshooted cellular and other smart devices on behalf of customers
• Conducted price and inventory audits, customer service, cash register operation, shipping, receiving, and stocking
Gonzales and Sons Management: Carpentry Assistant Jan. 2020 – Dec. 2022
• Measured, designed, cut, and installed flooring and cabinetry into newly constructed houses
• Tore down established structures / foliage to prepare property for housing construction
• Loaded and hauled debris to local scrap yards and/or dumps, moved building supplies to job sites
Giant Food Stores: Produce and Front End Associate Jan. 2018 – Dec. 2020

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

Senior Capstone Design: Project Manager Jan. 2023 - Present

• Currently leading a team to develop a DOT OTR approved extrusion basket for Pennex Aluminum
• Conducting FEA testing, building complete design portfolio, and pitching to investors of Pennex Aluminum
PSU Unmanned Aerial Systems Club Aug. 2022 - Present
• Currently working to develop the first PSU aerial flight system from scratch, develop air drop mechanism, and
become a trained systems pilot
Digi Design Club: Research Team Project Lead & Treasurer May 2021 - May 2022
• Lead team of 7 other engineers to construct a DIY Universal Tensile Testing Machine
• Oversaw development of electrical, coding, and mechanical systems
• Designed and built physical system consisting of wood, metal, and 3D printed parts
• Established organized file sharing system, lead club rebranding, organized transactions & budgets for the club
PSU Battle Bots: Weapons Team Dec. 2021 – Aug. 2022
• Worked with other team members to design and develop titanium weapons system for 15 lbs. robot
• Collaborated with other teams to ingrate each separate system
PSU Robotics Club Sept. 2021 – Dec. 2022
Digi Design Club Aug. 2020 - May 2022
Ayuda (Thon Fundraiser Organization) Aug. 2019 - May 2020

SKILLS
Softwares: Solid Works, AutoDesk Inventor, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Arduino, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Presentations, Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, PowerBI
Technical Skills: 3D CAD, 2D CAD, 3D Printing, FEA, Woodworking, Coding, Prototype Building, Circuitry, Robotic Systems,
Vibration Analysis, Dashboarding
Non-Technical Skills: Leadership, Team Building, Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Creativity, Time Management,
Organization, Public Speaking, Report Writing