Kristofer Kurtin

2712 Beaver Turn Seaford, NY | 516.477.8894 | E-mail: Kurtin.K@husky.neu.edu | Portfolio: KrisKurtinPortfolio.weebly.com

Career Objective
Seeking a mechanical engineering position with an innovative product development or consulting company that could
allow me to further my technical knowledge and experience. I am a highly-motivated individual with a passion for
learning and a desire to make a real impact on the world around me.

Professional Experience
Fikst Product Development, Woburn, MA
July 2016-December 2016
Mechanical Design Co-op
Led the design and implementation of mechanical switches to user-interfacing components,
performed an intensive tolerance analysis, and designed a custom PCB for this application
Responsible for iterative mechanical design efforts on a challenging fast-paced project in
preparation for critical FDA testing
Experience designing machined, sheet metal, and injection molded parts, as well as working
with US rapid manufacturing vendors to receive quotes and manufacture parts in low to medium
volume quantities
Responsible for weekly updates for two biotech clients on the progress of new component
designs, retrofit designs, and prototype testing
Utilized rapid prototyping technology to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of part design
working in a fast-paced environment
Waters Corporation, Milford, MA
July 2015 - January 2015
Research and Development Engineering Co-op
Developed firmware utilizing an interrupt driven state machine and assembled a proof-ofconcept breadboard circuit for a next-generation liquid chromatography fluidic pump actuated by
stepper motors
Tested pump mechanics capabilities with an Instron machine to simulate high force loads on
various components to evaluate yield and fatigue
Designed numerous components, performed FEA, applied GD&T, inspected, and created a
test plan for a critical high-pressure chromatographic consumable
General Electric - Aviation, Hooksett, NH
Plant Fulfillment Leader Support, Lean Six-Sigma Support Co-op

July 2014 - December 2014

Education
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Candidate for Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Mechanics Concentration

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

May 2017
GPA: 3.94/4.00

May 2017
GPA: 3.56/4.00

Engineering and Computer Skills:

SolidWorks 2015
Mastercam
Manual/CNC Mill

FDM & SLA 3D Printers

Laser Cutting Machine
Lathe

Instron
MATLAB
Xcode 8

Arduino IDE
KiCad
VBA/Macro

Certifications

Certified SolidWorks Professional (Certificate ID: C-PH35CF8HL3)

Gordon Undergraduate Engineering Leadership Certificate

Background and Interests

Developed an iPad case during an Engineering Product Design course for a special needs
child whose family has reached out to Northeastern for help to keep their child safe when they hit
their head with their iPad for self-stimulation.
Currently developing an opioid pill bottle to dispense pills in order to deter abuse with a team
of engineering students for capstone
Experience working with power tools on various home improvement projects with my father
Very passionate about exercising, as well as playing football, basketball, golf, and skiing