Robinson Caruso

profile

Young and dynamic engineer-in-training with a unique skill set adapted from a diverse background of educational and professional experiences. Self-managing and comfortable in environments with undefined problems bounded by time and budget constraints. Excellent communicator with a wide spectrum of audiences and work scopes. Interested in project-oriented design and engineering in the energy and sustainable development arena with an emerging interest and sleight in entrepreneurship.

experience

Systems Engineer, Feed Resource Recovery Inc.
Boston, MA 2008-2009

• Second employee hired at a waste-to-energy solutions start-up company
• Conducted research on anaerobic digestion industry through literature, facility tours, industry conferences and through establishing relationships with vendors and industry professionals
• Collaborated with biologist and lead engineer to design, fabricate and operate prototype system within $50k budget constraint
• Co-managed engineering firm in design and construction of a $500k alpha system based on proprietary integration of technology
• Managed alpha system operations and experimentation. Recorded, analyzed and reported data; presented to corporate customers
• Communicated with vendors and industry professionals to produce system architecture document for planned $18M full scale facility
• Participated in business development meetings, customer relations and development of company core values
• Identified internal communication shortcomings and instituted company intranet utilizing wiki-, blog and twitter style tools
• Participated in interviewing, evaluating, hiring and managing new employees

Design Engineer, Design Communications Ltd.
Boston, MA 2007-2008

• Collaborated with project managers, fabricators, installers and vendors as engineer for signage projects ranging $150k-250k
• Provided AutoCAD 2D/3D shop drawings with attention to design for fabrication and installation; and meeting local structural safety, UL, and NEC codes

education

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA 2007

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Concentration in Design
Graduated with Distinction, GPA: 3.41

Coursework

CORE MATH: Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra
CORE SCIENCE: Physics, Quantum Physics, Chemistry, Material Science
ENGINEERING: Experimental Methods, Statics, Dynamics, ThermoDynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Kinematics of Mechanisms
ENG. DESIGN: Advanced design project (Gillette)
ARTS: English Literature, Classical Music Theory, Jazz Theory, Jazz HIstory, History of American Popular Music, Computers/Synthesizers in Music

Project Work

ARTS: Digital Effects and the Evolution of Music (2005)
SOCIETY: Clean Energy Research (2006) (see projects sections below)
ENGINEERING DESIGN: Razor Drop Test (2007) (see projects)
CAPSTONE: High-Speed Bottle Laner (2007)

Clubs / Memberships

COFFEEHOUSE: Band booking and stage setup for on-campus folk music concerts
GAIA: Setup campus eco-events and recycling program

projects

Razor Drop Testing Device, Gillette Inc.
Worcester, MA 2007

Collaborated with 20 member team and lead engineer to produce a system to repeatably drop, measure and record impact forces on Gillette’s full line of razors within $10k budget. System designed, fabricated, tested and presented to Gillette within 7-week deadline.

High-Speed Bottle Laner, E&J Gallo Wineries
Modesto, CA 2007

Collaborated with Gallo Industrial, Manufacturing and Electrical engineers and vendors to design, prototype and test mechanism for use on full-scale production lines. Managed project from definition, conceptual through detailed design, fabrication, testing and cost/benefit analysis within $15k budget. Mechanism utilized complex cam design, servo motion control and rapid prototyping.

Clean Energy Research, Merton Dept. of Environment and Regeneration
London, England 2006

Conducted research on clean energy technology for the Chief Environment Officer and Oxford University. Presented tools and recommendations to Merton policy makers for integration of technologies with existing urban infrastructure. The Czech Republic Department of Regional Development adopted project deliverable.

skills

CAD: ProE, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
Fab: Stick/MIG welding, plumbing, PLC programming, electrical (1/3 Ø), basic electromechanical systems
Computer: MS/Mac, MathCAD, LabView, MS Visio, GE Fanuc SCADA
Personal: Music Composition, Surfing, Snowboarding, Mtn. Biking, Hiking, Yoga, Cooking

professional credentials

Engineer-in-Training, NCEES
Boston, MA 04.2009

Anaerobic Digestion of High Strength Industrial Waste Water, Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI 09.2008

downloads and keepsakes

Curriculum Vitae PDF

Resume PDF