Ruben Ortega
Menifee
Summary
Entry-level Mechanical Engineer with hands-on university laboratory experience in vibration testing, measurement instrumentation, data collection, technical documentation, and equipment operation. Safety-focused and detail-oriented professional with over five years of experience following procedures, maintaining accurate package data, handling high-volume materials, and collaborating in fast-paced operational environments. Seeking to apply mechanical testing, documentation, and problem-solving skills as a Mechanical Product Test Engineer.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Package Handler
United Parcel Service, UPS
Riverside
07.2020 - Current
- Follow established safety procedures while sorting, loading, unloading, and processing high volumes of packages in a fast-paced environment.
- Verify shipping labels, package information, and tracking data to prevent routing errors and maintain data accuracy.
- Use handheld scanners and UPS computer systems to document package movement, identify incorrect package data, and support accurate shipment tracking.
- Maintain organized work areas and coordinate material flow with team members to meet operational schedules and deadlines.
- Train new employees on standard operating procedures, safe work practices, equipment use, and quality expectations.
- Identify and communicate package-data discrepancies and operational issues promptly to support efficient resolution.
- Consistently perform physical and detail-oriented tasks during peak-volume periods while maintaining quality and timeliness.
Damping of Vibrations Laboratory Project
University of California, Riverside
Riverside
- Calibrated an accelerometer and conducted vibration-testing activities using LabVIEW, Picoscope, a multimeter, calipers, and test masses.
- Collected and organized experimental data to determine spring constant, undamped and damped natural frequencies, resonance frequency, damping ratio, and damping coefficient.
- Followed laboratory procedures to set up equipment, perform measurements, and maintain accurate test data.
- Prepared technical data sheets and contributed to a formal laboratory report summarizing test methods, calculations, results, and observations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete testing activities accurately and meet laboratory deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA03-2026
Skills
- Engineering Testing & Laboratory Practices
- Data Collection, Documentation, and Technical Reporting
- LabVIEW and Picoscope
- Accelerometer Calibration and Vibration Measurement
- Measurement Tools: Calipers, Multimeter, Ruler, Weights
- Microsoft Excel
- Mechanical Systems and Vibration Analysis
- Safety Procedures and Organized Work Areas
- Sample/Material Handling and Inventory Tracking
- Quality-Focused Inspection and Data Accuracy
- Team Collaboration and Technical Communication
Timeline
Package Handler
United Parcel Service, UPS
07.2020 - Current
Damping of Vibrations Laboratory Project
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Riverside