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NEW CITY, NY · ANDREW@OLIJARCZYK.COM

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Summary

Mechanical Engineering graduate (RPI) with six years of hands-on HVAC installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience, currently preparing for the FE Exam. Combines formal engineering design skills — CAD modeling, thermal analysis, and controls — with practical, code-compliant electrical and mechanical systems experience gained through independent projects. Looking to apply this blend of field and design experience to an entry-level mechanical engineering role.

Education

B.S., Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering

JUNE 2026

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) — Troy, NY

  • Currently preparing for the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) Exam

Professional experience

HVAC Technician

2020 — PRESENT

Demasco — Rockland, NY

  • Perform installations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on residential and commercial HVAC systems
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical system issues to identify root causes and implement effective repairs
  • Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications to guide installation and service work
  • Communicate directly with customers and team members to explain system issues, repair options, and maintenance recommendations
  • Built six years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and control systems in real-world building environments

Engineering projects

UAV Capstone Design Project

  • Led design and analysis of an unmanned aerial vehicle using Siemens NX, Simcenter, and FlightStream, covering aerodynamic performance and structural modeling

Solar Panel Heat Sink Thermal Analysis

  • Modeled and evaluated heat transfer performance of a solar panel heat sink design using Python

PID Controller Mass-Balancing System

  • Designed and tuned a PID control system for a mass-balancing application using MATLAB/Simulink

Independent projects

Residential 240 V Hot Tub Electrical Installation

  • Designed and installed a dedicated 240 V circuit, including GFCI protection and code-compliant underground wiring depth, completing the project under budget and in full compliance with electrical code

Vehicle Electrical & Systems Integration — 2019 Toyota Corolla

  • Independently designed and installed multiple aftermarket electrical and mechanical upgrades, including remote start, heated seats and steering wheel, a CarPlay head unit retrofit, subwoofer audio, hardwired dash cam / radar detector, and an automated window control system