Contact Information:
Name:
Mr. Josh Melhorn

E-mail address:
josh.melhorn@power.alstom.com

Education Information
Undergraduate Major:
Mechanical Engineering

Degree Received:
BSME

Graduation Year:
2005

Activities, student organizations, leadership roles, etc. in which I was involved at UT:
2004-05 Challenge X Hybrid Developement Competition, Treasurer ASME, UT Chapter Intramural Sports

Job Information
Employer Name:
ALSTOM Power, Inc.

Employer Web Site:
http://www.power.alstom.com

Present Job Title:
Design Engineer

Brief description of my job responsibilities, e.g. a typical week in my job:
ALSTOM designs and services boilers for power plants worldwide. I provide stress snalysis (via finite element analysis & standards) and structural support design (ie lifting rigs, weld supports, etc.) to Manufacturing.

Suggestions I would give to undergraduate students with regard to courses, internships, and other means of preparation for my career field:
Very much encourage Internships/CoOp opportunities.

My career path in getting to this position:
I luckily recieved this position a week before graduation, and started working the week following graduation.

Other advice for students interested in gaining entry into and pursuing a career in this field:

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