Nathan Park HP Inc.

1210 W. A Street 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Moscow, ID 83843 P.C. 94304-1112
208-661-4832 United States
park0387@vandals.uidaho.edu
April 30, 2017
Dear HP:

I am writing to apply for the Mechanical Engineering Intern position posted on your Careers page. I feel
that my education, employment, and personal projects have cultivated the skills that are needed for this
position.

I have been studying Mechanical Engineering here at the University of Idaho for three years, and over
that time I have completed a variety of classes and projects that have taught me about the many facets
of mechanical engineering. Most recently, I completed a project in my Dynamic Modeling of Engineering
Systems class, in which we created an inverted pendulum controlled via an Arduino Uno, using sensor
input from an accelerometer to determine how to drive the motor. This proved to be a simple but
interesting project, and it has driven me to learn as much as I can about creating control systems for
mechanical systems.

Another significant course that I have taken here at UI is the Computer-Aided Design course. In this
course, we were taught basic drafting techniques and given a variety of projects and assignments to
build our skills in Solidworks, the CAD software taught in the course. This culminated in a large final
project in which teams of around 6 people modeled, assembled, and animated an experimental diesel
engine called The Dux, only using engineering drawings as a reference. This was a challenging but
enriching experience, improving not only my skills with Solidworks, but my ability to understand
engineering drawings.

In my time here at University of Idaho, I have also been able to spend time working on a research
project creating and improving a fleet of autonomous mini-submarines designed to collect data in the
ocean. Most recently, I performed a survey of the market for IMUs, researching, purchasing, and testing
various IMUs to determine what would be a good fit for the subs. Soon, I will begin working on
implementing the new IMU into a sub and see how it performs.

While I have a lot of technical knowledge, I also have plenty of experience with working on substantial
projects, writing reports and creating documentation. Ive been cultivating these skills since my
Mechanical Design Analysis class, and have continued to improve throughout the many projects Ive
participated in during my time here.

I have included a copy of my resume with this cover letter. I am very interested in this position, and I
look forward to having an interview. Feel free to call me or send me an email at any time. I am looking
forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Nathan Park

Resume included below.

 Nathan Park
Cell: (208) 661-4832
park0387@vandals.uidaho.edu

Permanent Address Current Address

6072 W. Sturgeon Road 1210 W. A Street Apt 5
Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 Moscow, Idaho 83843

Objective
To obtain a mechanical engineering position with an emphasis in automation and control systems where
I can contribute design knowledge to the project and improve myself as an engineer.

Education
B.S., Mechanical Engineering Expected Spring 2018
University of Idaho Moscow, ID
Senior standing, GPA: 3.53

Skills and Experience

Projects & Courses:
ME 313 Spring 2017
Dynamic Modeling of Engineering Systems
Learned how to model and simulate common
engineering systems with systems of differential
equations.
Inverted Pendulum Project
Created a pendulum that balances upwards by
creating a control system in C++ for an Arduino
UNO.

ME 301 Spring 2016 Diesel Engine Team Project

Computer-Aided Design Assisted in modeling, assembling, and animating
Obtained knowledge of drafting and computer- an experimental diesel engine called The DUX in
aided design through a series of assignments and Solidworks using engineering drawings as a
projects using the CAD program Solidworks. reference.

ME 223 Fall 2015 Egg Transport Team Project

Mechanical Design Analysis
Learned various facets of the mechanical design
process, including basic control systems, math
modeling in Matlab, computer-aided design,
circuits, and project management.
Helped to create an apparatus to transport an egg
through an obstacle course with no human
intervention. Main contribution was in creation of
the circuit and control system using an Arduino
Uno programmed in C++.

Work Experience:
Undergraduate Lab Research, Spring 2017 - Current University of Idaho
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Project Moscow, ID

Surveyed market of IMU sensors to find appropriate sensor for project. Tested various sensors for
accuracy, reliability, and repeatability. Started recently, havent done much yet.
IT Intern, Summer 2016 Chief Architect
Coeur dAlene, ID

Tested, organized, and catalogued various computer parts. Consolidated spare computer parts to create
extra workstations as backups or replacements for other employees. Installed, updated, and configured
operating systems and software. Resolved hardware and software issues in many Windows and Mac
systems. Sorted and boxed old software and documentation that is no longer needed.

Achievements Interests
College of Engineering Deans List, Spring 2015-2017 Games, Skiing, Programming

Idaho Top Scholar Award, Spring 2013 Music, Camping, Making stuff

References available upon request