William H. Purcell IV

Address: 
216 Glen Lake Dr.
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Phone:217.556.0767
Email:william@whpiv.net
Web:http://whpiv.net

EDUCATION

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL May 2008 - Present
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
  • Proposed thesis topic: Rapid system identification and control implementation.
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL August 2004 - May 2008
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Langa Air Academy, Bethalto, IL November 2005 - June 2007
Commercial Pilot License
  • Instrument Rated

EXPERIENCE

Marcal Rope & Rigging Inc., Alton, IL August 2009 - Present
Mechanical Engineer
  • Design of Below the Hook Lifting Devices
  • 3D Modeling and 2D Drafting of Below the Hook Lifting Devices
  • Implemented a RFID tracking solution for manufactured products.
  • Maintain company website.
McDonough-Whitlow, P.C., Hillsboro, IL May 2008 - August 2009
Mechanical Engineer
  • Commercial construction design. (MEP)
Emerson Motor Company, St. Louis, MO May 2006 - August 2007
Application Engineer Co-op
  • Oracle Bill of Material Experience
  • Development of Testing Procedures
  • Induction Motor Design
  • Stress analysis to determine acceptable parts.
United Parcel Service, East Alton, IL March 2004 - May 2006
Supervisor
  • Supervised 12-15 package handlers and clerks.
  • Attended daily conference call to report production numbers, discuss logistics, and occasionally conduct the call.
  • Audited, cleaned, and disposed of hazardous materials.

SKILLS

Operating Systems: GNU/Linux (Ubuntu), Unix (OS X), Windows
Computer Languages: Python, C/C++, MATLAB, LaTeX, Visual Basic
Computer Software: Emacs, Microsoft and Open Office, Solid Works, VariCAD
Manufacturing: Milling and some Lathe experience
Micro-controllers: Programmable System-on-Chip (PSoC)

RECOGNITION

Pi Tau Sigma - National Mechanical Engineering Honors Society 2008
Dean's List 2007-2008
Emerson Hero Award - Development of strength testing procedure. 2007