NICHOLAS GRUMAN
16246 North 56th Way  Scottsdale, Arizona 85254  Phone: (602) 320-4241  anagman2004@yahoo.com
ENGINEER – EXPERIENCED IN LEADING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING
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Experienced engineering professional with leadership capabilities within team based projects.
Especially skilled in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and testing, manufacturing, and designing.
Working on long-term, large-scale projects, focused on tailoring solutions for individual clients.
I am seeking a position in which I can utilize my team-based project experience, CAD skills, strong
technical writing skills, and my expertise in design.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management
Mechanical Engineering
Team Leadership
Budgeting & Timelines
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Construction and Machining
Technical Writing
Data Analysis
Alternative Energy
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Quality Control
Specialized Lab Equipment
Six Sigma
Computer-Aided Design
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Performed hands on fabrication, construction, Rapid Prototyping (stereolithography), and machining.
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Proficient with SolidWorks (CAD), Solid Edge, SolidWorks Simulation (component assembly simulation), SimuLink
(systems modeling), Labview, MatLab, Beamtool (Inspection planning) CES (material selection), and SPSS
(statistical analysis).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Phoenix National Labs
NDE Engineer
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2012-2013
Designing and performing experiments in laboratory setting for the purpose of creating training exercises
and writing technical documents for future technicians and engineers.
Working with NDT technicians to examine clients’ infrastructure for defects using Phase Array (using
Beamtool for inspection planning), Magnetic Particle, and ground penetrating radar techniques.
Studying technical literature and working with senior staff to learn new concepts and techniques.
Traveling outside of Arizona to meet with clients and fulfill Phoenix National Labs’ contracts.
LEWIS AEROSPACE
Manufacturing Process Intern
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2007
Operating, maintaining CNC machines for component manufacture to fulfill company contracts.
Preparing component batches for finishing processes using a variety of grinders, sanders, and polishers.
Assembling super conductor components for final sale.
Checking tolerances of component batches using a variety of calipers and gauges.
Cleaning and packaging finished components for final sale.
Measuring and cutting stock for component manufacture using a band saw.
EDUCATION
Material Science and Engineering (MS)
Expected May 2015
Semiconductor Specialization
Arizona State University Tempe Campus
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Expected May 2013
Arizona State University Tempe Campus
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
May 2011
Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus
 Engineering Concentration Courses Grade Point Average 3.20/4.00
 Specialized in Mechanical Systems and completed a Secondary Concentration in Alternative Energy
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
2009 - 2010
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Juice Pasteurizer & Bottling: Developing a process and prototype design to juice oranges, pasteurize
orange juice, sterilize bottles, and bottle the orange juice. Coordinating/reviewing design modifications to
ensure proper integration of all sub-systems, as well as all SolidWorks components, assemblies, and
simulations. Addressing real world prototype testing and data recording procedures.
Migration Modeling: Utilizing Differential Equations to model immigration patterns, to produce a working
model and a full technical report including an analysis of the expected errors.
TwigLight: Performing application research, SolidWorks components, assemblies, simulations, as well as
developing real world prototype testing, data recording procedures. Personally designed, modeled, and
tested multiple design variants. Decision made to commercially produce the TwigLight under the company
Daylight Solutions, LLC, in partnership with Amstar Inc., the CEESD and Nana Afaokwa.
2008 - 2009
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Solar Tracker System: Designing and fabricating a solar panel that automatically maintained optimal
orientation to the sun. Researching and reviewing existing systems. Modeling wind force required to tip the
solar panel over and compared to site conditions throughout the year. Coordinating/reviewing design
modifications to ensure proper integration of all sub-systems.
DewVap: Modifying existing industrial wastewater purification technology to supply drinking water to the
third world. Team leader of the sub-assembly team responsible for drawing water into the system and
directing water flow via pump. Writing, reviewing, and presenting technical documentation.
2007 – 2006
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Waste Water Treatment Plant: Developing a theoretical model of a waste water treatment plant using
LabView. Studying LabView representation and designed and coded new waste water treatment plant
variants complete with water treatment performance analysis and cost analysis.
Radio: Developing a method for validating the functionality of a superheterodyne radio in a factory
environment. Developing LabView code to represent the radio and the test equipment. Assembling,
soldering a radio to demonstrate the team’s validation method.
Pool Robot: Developing an aquatic robot for use in pools. Writing survey, canvassing diverse pool owners to
determine unfulfilled market needs. Designing system architecture for continuous pH monitoring including
pH sensor, code, and maintenance warning system. Modeling electronic system and packaging in SolidWorks.
Creating rapid prototype components using ASU stereolithography machine. Performing buoyancy modeling
to size ballast system.
Emergency Exit: Developing a safety device to transport a child or pet from a 2 nd floor window.
Researching existing vertical transportation and emergency exit methods. Developing/modifying existing
dampening and braking systems for project application. Fabricating/testing prototype. Writing, reviewing,
presenting technical documentation.
Hopi Project: Evaluating potential sites for wind turbines on the Hopi reservation in Northern Arizona.
Researching selection, installation, and supporting infrastructure of instrumentation and data transmission
for on-site data collection. Erecting a 50-meter tall tower and installed instrumentation and transmission
systems. Researching potential for the proposed wind turbine to harm or kill valuable wild life for a report
presented to the Hopi Tribal Council. Analyzing collected data to develop wind profile and compared the
yield of prospective wind turbines at prospective site.
OVERSEAS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Genki Japanese Language Textbook
Doing Business with China Panel Discussion
August 2011-Present
September 2012
Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, AZ
World Culture Series: Experience China
June 2012
Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix, AZ
APA 345 Asian Pacific Americans & Film Studies
Arizona State University Tempe Campus
Film Screening and Public Discussion of Ethnic Studies
Arizona State University, Tempe Campus
REL 240 Southeast Asian Religions
Fall 2010
October 2010
Spring 2010
Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus
HST 107 Asian Civilizations
Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus
Spring 2010
Rosetta Stone Japanese Language Learning Software
August 2009-Present