Danny Cao

4912 Mortensen Rd Unit 104, Ames, IA 50014 | (563) 508 – 9989 | dannycao234@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Iowa State University – Ames, IA
Expected Graduation: May 2023
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.34

WORK EXPERIENCE:
John Deere – Ankeny, IA
Product Engineering Part Time Student February 2022 - Current
• Created schematics to reflect wire harnessing documentation.
• Utilized Capital Logic to implement updates and changes to electrical schematics.
• Populated controller I/Os and loads with device requirements.

John Deere – Ankeny, IA June 2021 – August 2021

Product Engineering Intern
• Integrated a cost reduction opportunity for alternators resulting in cost savings of around $157,675.
• Designed a coalited fuse plate to reduce assembly time and to ensure correct fuse alignment.
• Performed updates for outdated sub-assemblies by swapping and listing parts within CREO.

John Deere - Silvis, IL June 2020 – August 2020

Product Engineering Intern
• Managed the file migration from an older build to newer build to allow access for users without VPNs.
• Lead the transition for users to switch to newer build and version of file SharePoint site.
• Assisted with schematic prints to detect changes from limited production build to start of production build.

John Deere - Moline, IL June 2019 – August 2019

Manufacturing Engineer Intern
• Organized the planning to consolidate two existing assembly lines into one to decrease production time.
• Updated technical documents, resources, and programs for operator use on factory floor.
• Handled company specific software and programs to update material list and routing numbers.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Lemelson Invent Team, West High School August 2018 – June 2019
• As the technical lead, lead team to design a water filtration system for a village in Muamba, Kenya.
• Interviewed and collected data from professionals regarding areas of improvement for the water filter.
• Managed team members from different focus areas to ensure a productive workspace.

Roomba Embedded Systems Integration, Iowa State University August 2021 – December 2021
• Collaborated in a team setting to produce a Roomba with urban environmental traversing capabilities.
• Utilized C programing to feature object detection on Roomba through ultrasonic sensors.
• Managed the motor systems of Roomba ensuring movement.

SKILLS:
• GMAW, SMAW Welding • Matlab/Simulink
• Autodesk Inventor • SAP
• CREO • Capital Logic/Project
• Microsoft Excel • C Program
• PTC Windchill • Cadence