NICHOLAS J.

EFTHIMIADES
F.E. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Phone: (516) 225-5677 | E-Mail: nicholas.efthimiades@gmail.com
Education

Columbia University

Expected Dec 2016

New York, New York

Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering

State University of New York at
Farmingdale

May 2015

Farmingdale, New York

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Experience

Cox and Company

April 2016 Present

Plainview, New York

Research and Development Engineer

Discover new technology and new uses for old technology to amplify the portfolio of the
company and add to existing capabilities, including through the design novel systems,
mechanical and mechatronic, to create better deicing and anti-icing systems for use in
commercial and military aircraft.
Design, program, and build mechanical and mechatronic systems within aircraft to control
icing and temperature conditions.
Develop new material processes to utilize advanced materials in mechanical and electrical
designs to elevate system capability and enter new markets.

Madjek Incorporated

Aug 2015-Present

Amityville, New York

Ilogic Programmer

Automate 3D models using computer programming such that draftsman can use premade
programmed digital forms to quickly alter model configurations to meet customer needs.
Design and program new 3D models to facilitate fast turnover for new customer orders.
Responsible for preparing and instructing draftsman and programmers on proper modeling
and program conventions to improve workflow and efficiency.

Machine Components Corp

Mar 2014 August

2015

Plainview, New York

Project Engineer

Work cooperatively with shop workers and engineers to design and machine experimental
jigs, tooling, and automation systems for use in both prototype and production machining.
Design, build, and program automated fixtures to increase efficiency, cost-basis, and
ergonomics.
Machine, assembly, and test, including tool and fixture design, of a line of emergency
helicopter clutches used by the U.S. military.
Perform custom spring-winding for use in various clutch systems, including slip clutches,
brakes, and variable-torque clutches.

SUNY Farmingdale

Oct 2012 Jan 2014

Levittown, New York

Research & Development (R&D) Supervisor

Supervised research assistants to complete a multistage project to utilize an alternative

energy system to power a laboratory.
Performed independent research for an alternative energy system utilizing biofuel including
modification of fuel cell coatings for General Motors Corp., design of a novel POM fuel
cell, and development, synthesizing, and testing of a PEM nanomaterial fuel cell catalyst
for the U.S. Dept. of Energy
Work independently and cooperatively with faculty to publish, patent, and present various
research findings to increase business and public awareness of the college, commercialize
findings, and create new R&D opportunities.

Affiliations

Society of Manufacturing Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Treasurer, SME; Treasurer and Product Coordinator, ASME; Farmingdale State College
Long Island Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-tech)
Instructor, Farmingdale State College, 3D Printing

Skills

Design and use of 3D printers, custom and commercial.

SolidWorks, Autodesk AutoCADD and Inventor modeling and CADD software
Multisim, Automation Studio, and Micrologix PLC Software, and Arduino IDE
CNC programming and operation of both CNC and manual lathes, milling machines, etc.
Microsoft Office including Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Word

Accolades

1st Place, 2014 Advanced Energy Conference Undergraduate Research Competition

Undergraduate Research Award, 2014 ASME Energy, and Sustainability Conference
2014, Mounting Device, United States Patent Pending