Austyn Sullivan-Watson

PO Box 488 Star, ID 83669 | C: (208) 350-1351 | sull1271@vandals.uidaho.edu

https://www.linkedin.com/in/austyn-sullivan-watson-201365b7/
Summary
I am a Senior, studying Mechanical Engineering, bringing dedication, hands on application, and
exceptional work ethic to the Moscow, Idaho community. Throughout my engineering school
career, I have applied engineering principles to tasks, and teams, to efficiently and effectively
solve specific problems. I also have a summer position, working at my family’s business,
performing restorations, modifications, customizations, and alterations to classic cars.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Expected Graduation May 2019
Minor: Music Performance (Trumpet) GPA: 3.44
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Technical Elective Highlights
Quality Management Material Selection and Design Finite Element Application
Experience
Discovery Center Gesture Control Robot – Senior Capstone Design September 2018-Present

Team Leader, Designer and Primary Contact Moscow, ID

• Created a gesture controlled robotic arm using Leap Motion Software from Trossen
Robotics Inc.
• Created the first interactive robotics exhibit at the Discovery Center of Idaho
• Supplied an exciting, interactive, technological feature, to students in southern Idaho
Momz Garage June 2011 to Present
Classic Automobile Restoration and Customization Star, ID
• Total restoration, modification, and customization of specific client’s classic automobiles
• Contributed hours of detail and time, into automobile body work (i.e. metal fabrication,
block sanding, color sanding (paint), buffing)
• Applied skills to metal forming and fabrication, such as mig-welding, grinding, drilling,
fitting, and forming panels for several automobile parts and bodies.
• Aided in drive train, engine, and transmission rebuild
• Aided in disc/drum brake conversion, and rebuilds
Skills
Software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in SolidWorks, TK Solver, MATLAB, and Engineering Equations Solver (EES)
• Familiar with Arduino, and Simulink Software
Music
• Over 14 years of musical experience, mainly on trumpet
• Trumpet Performance Major during 2014-2015 school year at University of Idaho
• Still an active member within the University of Idaho’s Music Program as a Music Minor