Erin Nickels

Erin Nickels

Carnival Game Operator (Seasonal May-October)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Engineer

  • Education

    • University of Cincinnati - College of Engineering and Applied Science

      2015 - 2020
      Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience

    • Festival Services

      May 2014 - Oct 2020
      Carnival Game Operator (Seasonal May-October)

      • Fast-paced environment, providing service to multiple customers simultaneously• Interacted with a variety of customers with diverse needs• Collected and managed an average of $500 cash intake at a time• Efficiently assembled and disassembled various equipment including stick joints and trailers

    • The Shepherd Color Company

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
      Mechanical Engineering Co-op

      • Handled multiple hands-on projects during each semester like designing new equipment and creating P.M.’s• Shadowed mechanics on a weekly basis in their repairs and preventative maintenance• Modeled and designed parts and mechanical assemblies in Solidworks for production area use • Managed Infrared Imaging P.M. program by taking pictures and writing reports on multiple kilns• Contracted with numerous companies for various parts and services including concrete and metalwork• Managed Maintenance inventory by performing weekly inventory audits on critical spares• Learned about countless tools and techniques one can only learn in the field, such as basic welding and operating simple machinery Show less

    • Valco Melton

      Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
      Mechanical Engineering Co-op

      • Helped design and build test fixtures• Repaired cabling, circuit boards, and overlays• Learned basic soldering skills and techniques• Created Solidworks and Autocad drawings, as well as modified current drawings• Created and modified numerous instructional documents for packaging and assembly

    • ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America

      May 2019 - Oct 2020
      Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

      • Oversaw production line operation and troubleshot machine breakdowns• Designed and built multiple fixtures utilizing SolidWorks• Implemented new processes and procedures on the plant floor for daily operation• Created and modified numerous work instructions for manager and operator use• Assisted in quality studies to confirm conformity

    • Humanetics Precision Metal Works

      Oct 2020 - Sept 2022
      Manufacturing Engineer
    • AGC Electronics America

      Aug 2022 - now
      Product Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Erin Nickels
      2018 Flying Pig Marathon Finisher - May 2018 Full 26.2 miles completed in 3:46:52
    • Awarded to Erin Nickels
      University Honors Program University of Cincinnati Aug 2015 University Honors is committed to helping students maximize their educational opportunities at UC while discovering and pursuing their passions in life and using their gifts and talents to make meaningful contributions to society.The University Honors Program comprises the top 7% of University of Cincinnati undergraduate students and offers an engaging environment in which students are inspired to experience more and learn more. Students are challenged through honors seminars and… Show more University Honors is committed to helping students maximize their educational opportunities at UC while discovering and pursuing their passions in life and using their gifts and talents to make meaningful contributions to society.The University Honors Program comprises the top 7% of University of Cincinnati undergraduate students and offers an engaging environment in which students are inspired to experience more and learn more. Students are challenged through honors seminars and experiential learning projects that focus on, Community engagement, Creativity, Global studies, Leadership, and Research. Show less