College Of Engineering Graduate Student Cover Letter (Page 4 of 4) in pdf

Anna Gear

1234 Best Street

Pittsburgh PA, 15213

(412)-555-1234

annagear@andrew.cmu.edu

October 15, 2016

Awesome Engineering Co,

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dear Recruiting Manager,

I am writing to apply for the Research and Development Engineer position, as advertised at the Technical Opportunities

Conference 2016 at Carnegie Mellon University. Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at

Carnegie Mellon University with an expected completion date of May 2017. I believe that my professional experience in the

field of Mechanical Engineering, especially in product design and development coupled with the research I am currently

conducting as CMU have provided me with the design and development skills needed to solve advanced engineering

problems and to be successful in this role.

Most recently, I spent two years working in Research and Development at National Engineering, Inc., where I contributed to

the area of advanced product technology development and worked with a team of experts in Mechanical Engineering. As

part of the research team, I designed and developed two new one way clutch technologies for the two wheeler industry. I

was also the lead engineer in the design and development of a new seal mechanism which provides zero grease leakage

and a longer running life. In addition, I was involved in several other projects, including improving thrust load carrying

capacity for a ball bearing and large radial-axial load carrying bearing design, for which both have been submitted for

patents at the Indian Patent Office. This practical experience in engineering design and development, as well as working

with a collaborative team, would allow me to contribute effectively in this position.

My current research at Carnegie Mellon University focuses on understanding the design process and design and

development of Fall Aid Health Care devices and Ship Hull Cleaning Robots. My past experience and the current research

are similar to the position you are offering: it involves finding the root cause of the problem, mapping a plan to tackle the

problem and designing the mechanisms that could solve it in a cost effective and efficient manner. I have a proven track

record in the field of product design and development and I believe I can make a positive impact in solving complex

engineering problems as well as driving innovative results.

I have always enjoyed research and creative problem solving and I believe that my present and previous experience will

help me to work as a part of a team and be an effective representative of the Awesome Engineering Company. If given an

opportunity, I know I will be a valuable asset to your company. I thank you for taking the time and consideration and I hope

to hear from you soon.

Best Regards,

Anna Gear

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