James P.

Swaim
Waterloo, Iowa • jpswaim2@gmail.com

Engineering Experience
Project Engineering Intern • McWane Ductile • Coshocton, OH • May 2021 – July 2021
• Designed and implemented machine improvements to improve operator efficiency and ergonomics.
• Worked with operators to design and implement safety improvements.
• Performed research and experiments to explore process changes.
Engineering Intern • Clearwater Paper •McGehee, AR • June 2020 – August 2020
• Recommended equipment modifications to increase machine performance.
• Performed inspections to recommend maintenance and prevent equipment failure.
• Determined specifications and worked with suppliers to get quotes for new equipment.
Other Work Experience
Resident Assistant • University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR • August 2019 – Present
• Develop and coordinate educational programs for residents.
• Enforce student conduct policy.
Lifeguard • Broadmoor Swim Club • Little Rock, AR • May 2016 – August 2019
• Ensured the safety of pool members and their guests.
• Performed year-round maintenance of pool equipment.
Education
University of Arkansas
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Expected Graduation May 2022)
• Minors in Computer Science and Mathematics
• GPA: 3.8
Engineering Projects
Flange Tightener Quick Change Head • McWane Ductile • 2021
• Reverse engineered existing equipment using original drawings.
• Designed new and improved solution using product specifications.
• Worked with fabricators to outsource part manufacturing and lower costs.
Transfer Rail Short Pipe Support • McWane Ductile • 2021
• Discussed safety issue with operators and worked to find a solution.
• Performed strength analysis to ensure high factor of safety.
• Worked with other departments to build in house.
Steam Piping Spring Support Survey • Clearwater Paper • 2020
• Created a detailed inventory of 354 individual supports.
• Performed and documented external inspections of all supports.
• Arranged for repair or replacement of all failed supports.
Tank and Pressure Vessel Integrity Inspections • Clearwater Paper • 2020
• Gathered and organized specifications of 340 tanks and vessels.
• Performed inspections of 81 tanks and vessels.
• Created work orders for needed repair of 40 tanks and vessels.
Newtonian Telescope Pier and Weatherproof Enclosure • Eagle Scout Service Project • 2018
• Designed and built telescope vibration isolation pier and weatherproof enclosure
• Led a team to complete the major construction in one day.
Key Skills
• CAD Software: AutoCAD, Solidworks, Sketchup, Inventor
• Programming Languages: Java, C++, Visual Basic .NET, Arduino, MATLAB, JavaScript, Python
• Microsoft Office Suite