Parker Knopf

Mechanical Engineer

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Parker Knopf

Innovative, Skilled, Driven

Mechatronics Engineer

Parker Knopf

San Diego, CA
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Objective

Statement

Applying my expertise, tenacity, and passion to any field of engineering through professionalism, efficiency, and organization in an effort to make the world a better place.

About Me

Innovative, Administrative, Tenacious

My passion for the sciences, math, and engineering began from the very beginning. The mechanics and physical phenomenas of the universe and world around me were not enough to just observe. From the moment I could speak I was eager to learn more. My first "complete" sentence was "How work?". I was fascinated by the environment around me and determined to understand it. This desire only matured into a clear focus of continuing forward in pursuing the ever advancing technology and innovation the world was producing. My passion guided my journey to leadership in most of the clubs and orgs I involved myself in. My educational journey concluded with graduated with my masters in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Controls and Mechatronics. I have since held internships at Hologic and Valitus Technologies as well as a summer research position under professor Morimoto for medical soft robotics. Right out of college I held a small position as a Hardware Engineer for Amazon Robotics. I transitioned however to my current career where I reside as a Mechanical Engineer II at Monarch Quantum in San Diego.

Although by both appearance and paper, I hold the characteristics of being a nerd, this is not my entire story. I am a two time MVP for my high school's water polo team. I continued to play competitive water polo at my men's club team leading it as the club's president. I believe my active lifestyle significantly influences my character, actions, and performance.

I can confidently say I am who I am today because of the household I was raised in. I mostly contribute my identity to my strong family connection and association with the Christian faith. Supportive parents have provided the initial spark that has with personal dedication rocketed me into who I am today.

Qualifications

Unparalleled, Experienced, Determined

Education

Post Grad and Collegiate

Mechanical Engineer, M.S.

UC San Diego

Sept. 2023 - June 2024
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Courses

Taken

Parametric Identification, Linear Systems Theory, Nonlinear Systems, Nonlinear Control, Robotics, Haptics and Controls, Bioinspired Mobile Robotics, Robot Motion Planning, Soft Robotics

GPA

Cum Laude

3.62

Mechanical Engineer, B.S.

UC San Diego

Sept. 2019 - June 2023
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Courses

Taken

Intro/Engineering Graphcs&Desn, MATLAB Program for Engr Analys, Thermodynamics, Solid Mechanics, Intro to Mathematical Physics, Autonomous Vehicles, Experimental Design, Elements of Materials Science, Kinematics, Dynamics, Thermo Fluid Dynamics, Signals and Systems, Controls, Computational Methods

GPA

3.89

Programs

Technical Skills

SolidWorks

CAD Software

Autocad

CAD Software

Mastercam

CAM Software

Ansys

Simulation Software

Diptrace

PCB Design Software

Python/C++

Programming Language

Matlab

Programming Language

Photoshop

Visual Design Software

Illustrator

Visual Design Software

PLM

Product Lifecycle Management

ERP

Enterprise Resource Planning

SolidWorks PDM

Product Data Management

Github

Software Version Control

Office Suite

Productivity Software

Licenses

Certifications

Solidworks Mechanical Design Professional

CSWP Certification - June 2020

Photoshop Certified Associate

Adobe Certification - May 2019

Jetson AI Specialist

Nvidia DLI Certification - March 2022

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Awards

Honors and Recognitions

SkillsUSA Automated Manufacturing Technology

National Gold Medalist

SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing

State Silver Medalist

Board of Education Student Recognition

High Degree of Achievement

UCSD MAE Robotic Competition

1st Place Team

UCSD MAE Modeling Competition

1st Place Team

Science Fair

District Gold Medalist

Principal's Award

Unique Individual Recognition