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Matthew Higgs

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Automation Specialist at Schaedler Yesco

  • Education

    • Temple University Rome

      2020 - 2020

      I spent the spring semester of 2020 studying abroad in Rome, Italy at Temple University's Rome campus. While in Rome, I took classes, volunteered helping to plan the Rome marathon, and had the opportunity to immerse myself in Italian culture!

    • Messiah University

      2018 - 2022
      BSME Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.91

      Activities and Societies: Honors College Student, Student Project Manager for the Collaboratory, Study abroad participant for Temple University's Rome program for the spring 2020 semester, Cross Country/Track and Field captain, Percussion Ensemble

    • Eastern University

      2024 - 2025
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General

      Currently pursuing an MBA in Organizational Management, expected completion Winter 2025

    • Upper Saint Clair High School

      2014 - 2018
      High School Diploma Weighted: 4.7, Unweighted: 3.9

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society member, Highest Honor Roll, AP Scholar, TEAMS Engineering Competition, CalcuSolve Team, US Department of Energy Science Bowl Team, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Ensembles (3 consecutive years), 4-year varsity letterman in cross country, 3-year varsity letterman in track and field, Scholar-Athlete Recognition

  • Experience

    • The Collaboratory for Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research

      Sept 2018 - May 2022

      Student Project Manager of the Mechanized Percussion Well Drilling (MPWD) team, working to provide local well drillers in Burkina Faso Africa with the equipment and training necessary to become self-sufficient well drillers.Responsible for leading the team in determining project objectives, defining the global project timeline, and keeping the team accountable for meeting project goals. Team member for Sustainable Mobility Project, providing wheelchairs for disabled children in Burkina FasoPresented the team’s progress during project reviews to professors, clients and Collaboratory consultantsReviewed and improved fabrication and assembly documents, simplifying them for clarity and usability

      • Student Project Manager

        May 2020 - May 2022

      • Project Team Member

        Sept 2018 - May 2020

    • Industrial Scientific

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Internal Asset Fulfillment Associate

      Configured and calibrated gas detection instruments to meet customer specifications Utilized Salesforce database for customer requirements and DSX Docking Stations for instrument calibration

    • Messiah University

      Aug 2019 - May 2022
      Cross Country/Track and Field Team Manager

      Chosen (out of 100+ teammates) to work as an assistant to the cross country/track and field coach to help with recruiting, record-keeping, and the development of organizational systems

    • Katapult Engineering

      May 2020 - Aug 2020
      Makerspace Intern

      Designed and produced unique Makebox STEM learning kits, was trained on 3D printers, the Laser Cutter, and CNC machine, and maintained the Katapult Makerspace lab during building renovations.

    • Katapult Engineering

      Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

      Supervised the Doublewood pole replacement process and implemented changes to improve efficiency and reliability Analyzed results of utility pole loading analyses in SpidaCalc to determine whether or not the KatapultPro software could replace this software for internal use at Katapult Engineering

      • Process Improvement Engineer

        May 2021 - Aug 2021

      • Analysis Engineer

        Jan 2021 - May 2021

    • Envirodyne Systems Inc.

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Computer Aided Design Drafter

      Modified components of wastewater clarifiers in SolidWorks for custom parts to be manufactured for a client

    • Schaedler Yesco Distribution

      Jun 2022 - now
      Automation Specialist

      Responsible to be knowledgeable of industrial automation technologies in order to better serve customers and grow the automation business in central Pennsylvania. Specific emphasis in the areas of Sensors, Safety, and Industrial Components.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Solidworks Mechanical Design Certificate (CSWA)

      Dassault Systèmes
      May 2019

    • TUV Technician

      TÜV Rheinland Group
      Sept 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Matthew Higgs
      National Honors Society - May 2016
    • Awarded to Matthew Higgs
      Dean's List (School of Science, Engineering, and Health) - All 8 semesters
    • Awarded to Matthew Higgs
      Elks Foundation Scholarship Recipient -
    • Awarded to Matthew Higgs
      Lola G. Duff and William H. Duff Scholarship Recipient -
    • Awarded to Matthew Higgs
      Messiah College Trustee Scholarship Recipient - Full tuition scholarship offered each year to only 5 students in the Honors Program at Messiah University

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Preschool Teacher

      Issued by The Bible Chapel on Sept 2011
      The Bible ChapelAssociated with Matthew Higgs

    • Missionary

      Issued by Word of Life Fellowship on Jul 2016
      Word of Life FellowshipAssociated with Matthew Higgs

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Maratona di Roma on Jan 2020
      Maratona di RomaAssociated with Matthew Higgs

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Federazione Italiana Rugby on Feb 2020
      Federazione Italiana RugbyAssociated with Matthew Higgs