About Me

Engineer with 2+ years of experience seeking opportunities in robotics, software, automation, and program management.

What I've Learned

A history of my education and projects from my coursework.
To view samples of my work, please click here.

What I've Done

Places where I have applied my knowledge.

Professional Experience

Schlumberger

Mechanical Engineer - Full-Time
Advanced Applications Engineering Team
July 2021 - August 2023
Sugar Land, TX

Managed products from conception to commercialization for the Wireline Intervention portfolio. Supported field engineering activities by developing custom hardware for unique applications, providing technical expertise of products, and providing risk assessment for new operations.

Schlumberger

Mechanical Engineer - Full-Time
Sustaining Team
January 2020 - May 2020
Sugar Land, TX

Managed 5 tool modules by resolving technical problems occurring on the manufacturing floor, in the field, and with vendors such as improving reliability, implementing design changes, and reducing cost of service delivery. Position eliminated as a result of COVID-19.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Manufacturing Engineer Intern
June 2019 - August 2019
Millersburg, PA

Collaborated with Manufacturing Engineers to improve manufacturing processes through implementing lean principles and developing tools and procedures.

Zimmer Biomet

Research Engineer Intern
August 2018 - December 2018
Warsaw, IN

Assisted Biomechanics Research Engineers in conducting studies on internal product analysis, improving testing procedures, and researching novel medical devices.

Research Experience

Pennsylvania State University

Research Assistant
April 2018 - December 2019
State College, PA

Assisted Dr. Sean Knecht in developing a low-cost, portable imaging system to detect early stage breast cancer. Research was focused on a proof of concept regarding the detection of indocyanine green nanoparticles in tissue phantoms using photoacoustic imaging.

What I've Led

Taking initiative.

Muslim Student Association

Member and Diversity Coordinator
August 2016 - December 2019
State College, PA

Held the role of Diversity Coordinator for one semester and attended general body meetings and events.

  • Increased member diversity in the association through community and club outreach.
  • Promoted and developed the ‘Free Pizza Friday’ program which provided free pizza and flyers discussing various social and cultural topics to Penn State students.
  • Collaborated with board members in planning banquets and executing social and formal events.
  • Coordinated in the setup of interreligious events and was involved in conversations and dialogues.

    • What'sPoppin

    Co-Founder and Head of Marketing
    August 2016 - October 2017
    State College, PA

    Co-founded a start-up to develop a platform aimed at promoting events for students at Penn State.

  • Implemented a marketing strategy to direct students to our website and sign up for membership.
  • Applied “The Lean Startup” methodology to create a value proposition and effective product design.
  • Questioned over 600 people to find target audience and finalize marketing channels.
  • Achieved over 100 app downloads and gained 500+ members through mobile and website platforms.
  • Collaborated with team members, students, clubs, and local businesses to plan and host events.

    • Engineers Without Borders

    Member of Realizations Division
    August 2015 - October 2017
    State College, PA

    Tasked to build a solar energy farm to power a water treatment facility in Roatan, Honduras.

  • Directed flow of information between technical division and Roatan sponsor.
  • Investigated various materials to develop a cost effective and durable solar energy farm.
  • Developed training plans and documents to help residents maintain functionality and efficiency of the farm.

    • What I Know

    Tools and skills I have gained and honed.

    • Languages

    • MATLAB
    • Simulink
    • C++
    • Python
    • R

    • Software

    • Linux OS
    • ROS
    • Gazebo
    • Minitab
    • Mimics

    • Microcontroller

    • Arduino
    • Raspberry Pi

    • Computer-Aided Design

    • SolidWorks
    • Siemens NX
    • Creo
    • AutoCAD

    Contact Me

    If you have any questions or need to reach me, feel free to reach out at the email listed below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

    azzam.shaikh8@gmail.com