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Ruben Thomas

University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Class of 2026

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Bachelor's
Mechanical Engineering
Seattle, WA
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Ruben Thomas's profile photo

Ruben Thomas

University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Class of 2026

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Bachelor's
Mechanical Engineering
Seattle, WA
Identity verified

Education

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Bachelor's, Mechanical Engineering
September 2022 - June 2026

Skills

ANSYSCollaborative Problem SolvingProblem SolvingSolidWorksc#htmljavapython

Fun fact

I self-taught myself many of my skills such as solving a Rubik's cube at 7, CAD, and different piano pieces

Hobbies

RunningDrummingListening to Music

Work history

UWashington Formula Motorsports
Drivetrain \ Sponsorship Member
September 2022 - present · Seattle, WA, United States, 98194

Design components for a Formula Car that competes in the FSAE competition each year. Utilize Solidworks to CAD various designs as well as validate these designs through the use of hand calculations and simulation softwar…

JEMCO Components and Fabrication, Inc.
Logisitcs Intern
June 2022 - September 2022 · Kirkland, WA, United States, 98083

Machine shop that creates parts for companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, etc. Processed arrival of materials and parts into company system as well as handled deliveries to customers and outsource vendors. Created ident…

Passion

I have a fascination with all types of art such as music, painting, film, etc. I equally have a fascination for engineering. I find the elegance in effective designs as an art of their own and hope to continue to blur the line between engineering and art.

Leadership

Evergreen Philharmonic
Percussion Section Lead
September 2021 - June 2022

Organized and led the percussion section of a district-wide, audition-only, philharmonic

Spartabots 2976
Director of Engineering
June 2021 - March 2022

Led a team of over 80 members to build a robot that competes in the FRC competition. Taught engineering skills such as CAD, manufacturing, and assembly to newer members. the team placed 4th in the PNW which qualified the…