2025-2026 Purdue University Career Success Handbook

Conner Co-op (765) 456-7890 | connercoop@purdue.edu | https://www.linkedin.com/in/conner-coop--/

EDUCATION: Purdue University West Lafayette, IN – Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

May 2025

Global Engineering Studies Minor, GEARE Program Industry Co-op Certificate, 12-months co-op experience GPA: 3.72/4.00

SKILLS: Technical: 3D modeling & printing • Additive manufacturing • FEA • GD&T • Prototyping & testing • Material characterization Research: Experimental design • Workflow development • Data collection • Regulatory documentation • Microsoft 365 Interpersonal: Cross-functional collaboration • Problem-solving • Adaptability • Presentation delivery • Time management TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE: University of Galway, School of Engineering Galway, Ireland Biomechanics Researcher Sep 2024 – Dec 2024 • Applied finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate stress distribution in abdominal aorta, enabling early identification of high risk areas for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) expansion. • Constructed full-scale, 3D-printed spine from CT data, increasing accuracy of AAA simulations. Fort Wayne Metals Ireland Limited Castlebar, Ireland Engineering Intern Jun 2024 – Aug 2024 • Evaluated stainless steel and nitinol wire properties using experimental manufacturing methods, assessing potential for 10% cost savings in wire-drawing process. • Programmed PLCs in ladder logic to improve wire-cutting machine efficiency in manufacturing. • Performed metallurgical analysis on wire materials to ensure compliance with industry standards. DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson (Rotational) Warsaw, Indiana Commercialized Product Development Co-op Jan 2022 – Aug 2023 • Authored 7 design changes in the product lifecycle management system, improving manufacturability and reducing production costs for surgical instruments. • Analyzed 10+ product complaints, identifying failure patterns and supporting corrective actions to mitigate recurring issues. • Collaborated on developing and modeling surgical instrument enhancements, integrating cross-functional technologies to improve accuracy in total hip arthroplasty. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) West Lafayette, IN Undergraduate Research Assistant, School of Industrial Engineering May 2022 – Aug 2022 • Developed Python script to process sensor data, automating metric analysis of surgical team position and proximity during robotic-assisted procedures. • Assessed non-technical skills of four surgeons at Indiana University Health using a standardized rating system, identifying behavioral trends to improve patient outcomes. • Awarded by the American Society for Engineering Education (CEED division) for exemplary contributions during summer 2024 internship, selected through competitive national process. Joyce K. Eyerly Family Scholarship, Women in Engineering Program Jun 2024 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) Milestone Award Dec 2023 • Completed 6-week GD&T course, developing skills in print reading, tolerancing, datums, and tolerance stack-ups. Best Presentation Award, Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Aug 2022 • Selected as top presenter among 150 participants for research on human factors in robotic-assisted surgeries. Girl Scout Gold Award Mar 2019 AWARDS: 2025 National Intern Student of the Year Feb 2025

SOCIETIES: Biomedical Engineering Society, Mentor and Mentee Program, Mentor Professional Practice Ambassadors, Volunteering Director (Intermittent)

Aug 2023 – Present Jan 2022 – Present Aug 2021 – May 2023

GEARE Ambassadors

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