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Erjon Selfollari

Chicago,IL

Summary

Mechanical engineering student with practical experience in failure analysis, mechanical design, and system optimization gained through Formula SAE projects. Proficient in SolidWorks and MATLAB, demonstrating strong technical problem-solving skills and a record of enhancing component performance. Actively Seeking an internship to apply these skills and gain further experience in developing innovative engineering solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Powertrain Team Member

Formula SAE
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed a broken differential mount for our Formula SAE car, identifying design flaws and material fatigue as the root causes of the failure.
  • Used SolidWorks to design an improved differential mount , able to resist unexpected events, and easily maintainable.
  • Ran topology studies to help improve design structure and weight.

Passenger Service Assistant

Prospect Airport Services
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - Current
  • Assisted customers with baggage claims.
  • Made sure the passengers had every required document ready for customs and immigration.
  • Coordinated the operation for departures, directing other PSAs to where they were needed.
  • Aided customers with TSA checkpoint screenings.

Electrical Team Member

Formula SAE
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Directed the process of building an injector test bed for our Formula SAE car.
  • I learned how to read electrical schematics for our project.
  • I assisted with installing the new wiring harness of the car.
  • Assisted with testing the car's fuel map and its aerodynamics using string.

Assistant Carpenter

Perparim SHPK
Tirana, Albania
05.2018 - 01.2022
  • Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
  • Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
  • Performed basic carpentry tasks, like sawing, drilling, sanding, and machinery use.
  • Assisted with the reconstruction of very old furniture.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
06-2027

High School Diploma -

Taft High School
Chicago
06-2023

Skills

  • Leadership
  • SolidWorks proficiency
  • Detail-driven
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Task prioritization
  • Microsoft office suite proficiency
  • MATLAB
  • Project management

Timeline

Powertrain Team Member

Formula SAE
09.2024 - Current

Electrical Team Member

Formula SAE
11.2023 - 05.2024

Passenger Service Assistant

Prospect Airport Services
06.2022 - Current

Assistant Carpenter

Perparim SHPK
05.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Illinois Chicago

High School Diploma -

Taft High School
Erjon Selfollari