Engineering Resume Checklist

1. Format

 Easy to scan and follow; your reader should not have to

search hard to find information

 Concise (one page)

 ½” to 1” margins all the way around page

 8.5 x 11 resume paper

 No colors or flashy font styles

(font size can be 10 – 12 point)

 Looks professional & aesthetically pleasing

2. Heading

 Name is centered and largest font on the page (16-18

recommended)

 Can list both current address and permanent address

(centered if you only use one)

 Phone number and professional or school e-mail address

 LinkedIn personalized URL (if you have a complete

profile)

 Personal website if it is professional & presentable

3. Objective (Optional)

 If using an objective, it needs to be specific

 States the type of job/industry you are seeking, when,

and geographic location

 Avoid pronouns

4. Education

 Only schools from which you received degrees are listed

 Graduate school is listed first (if applicable)

 Degree(s) are spelled out (not abbreviated)

 Major(s), Focus Area (s), and minor(s)

 Graduation month and year is included

 You should include your GPA if over 3.0, can include it if

less than 3.0, but be prepared to chat about it

5. Skills

 List software, programming languages, & foreign

languages (fluent, conversational)

o Looking for familiarity; you don’t need to be an

expert

 Can alphabetize or list my importance or relevance

6. Industry / Engineering Experience

 Include internships and co-ops (#1 on resume to

employers)

 Jobs/internships are listed in reverse chronological order

(most recent is first)

 Month and year started and ended are included

(“present” if still working; Seasons are not used)

 Include the city and state of the job location

 Include your job or internship title

 List major achievements and skills developed/displayed

in bullet point format

 Start each statement with an action verb trying to vary

each verb

Bullet point formula: “Action verb + Task + Result”

 Utilize numbers and metrics when appropriate

Percentages and numbers can add clarity & value

“which resulted in a cost savings of $1,500”

7. Engineering Projects

 Share your most meaningful projects whether they are

group or individual projects

 It is appropriate to highlight 2-3 engineering projects

8. Campus Involvement

 Name of organization and leadership positions you hold

or have held

 List bullet points under leadership roles

9. Volunteer Experience

 Name of organization, role, and bullet points describing

what you have done

10. Study Abroad Experience

 Include location, school, and dates

 List or describe courses studied in bullet point format

 Describe any relevant projects in bullet point format

11. Relevant Coursework (Optional)

 Courses relevant to the job are listed (not just in your

major)

 No need to list ALL courses, this is not your transcript

 Spell out the name and subject of the course, not the

course number

12. Honors and Awards

 Name of honor/award is included (little or no description

is needed)

 Scholarships are included

 Dean’s list is included (3.7/4.0), # of semesters

Other Section Headers to Consider: Licensures, Certifications,

Job Shadowing, Personal Projects (for example, “I built my

computer”, Achievements, Professional Associations

* References

 Are listed on a separate sheet of paper

 Do NOT include “References available upon request” on

resume

Herky Hawk

https://www.linkedin.com/in/herky-hawk

825 Stadium Dr

Iowa City, IA 52240

319-555-555

Herky-hawk@uiowa.edu

EDUCATION

University of Iowa │Iowa City, IA Bachelor of Science in Engineering May 20XX

Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering GPA: 3.42/4.00

Relevant Coursework: Data Structures, Software Design, Programming Language Concepts, Modern

Databases, Communication Networks, Operating Systems, Internet of Things, and Embedded Systems

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• C++ (Intermediate)

• Access Database

• Solidworks

• Java (Intermediate)

• Excel

• Creo

• MatLab (Intermediate)

• R (Basic)

• LaserWorks

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Software Developer │College of Engineering, Iowa City, IA August 20XX - Present

• Contributed to MONAI, an open-source framework for deep learning in healthcare imaging (Python)

Software Engineer Intern │Grace Technologies, Davenport, IA May 20XX - August 20XX

• Completed distributor locator map widget for corporate site (backend: C#, SQL -frontend: TypeScript)

• Designed parsing software to dynamically generate product descriptions (C#, SQL)

• Communicated with engineering, sales, and marketing departments to reach desired vision

ENGINEERING PROJECTS

Design for Manufacturing │Creo Modeling August 20XX - December 20XX

• Created toy brick models in Creo and exported machine files with team of 7 members

• Operated CNC Lathe machine and injection molding machine to produce plastic toy bricks

Information and Systems Design │Website Building and Design January 20XX - May 20XX

• Learned various coding languages including HTML, CSS, and PHP

• Collaborated with three students to design and implement a service website for online shopping

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

The University of Iowa, College of Engineering

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant │Internet of Things August 20XX - Present

• Provide insight, lead discussions, and troubleshoot technical problems

• Aid professors with facilitation of classes containing upwards of 375 students

Engineering Student Ambassador │Office of Recruitment & Outreach August 20XX - June 20XX

• Led tours and offered information to prospective students and families

• Coordinated and presented the electrical and computer engineering info session for large visit events

Vice President │National Society of Black Engineers April 2019 – May 2020

• Coordinated chapter’s social media engagement, which included utilizing LinkedIn to showcase

member’s successes in research, internships, and full-time jobs

• Planned and implemented Black Girls Do Science with three executive board members, an annual

large-scale event that invites underrepresented girls from all over the state to pursue STEM

ACTIVITIES & RECOGNITION

• Theta Tau Member

• IEEE Secretary

• Dean’s List (x4)

• Old Gold Scholarship Recipient

VANESSA HAWKEYE

(319) 123-4567 ǀ [email protected]

www.linkedin.com/in/vHawkeyes.com

EDUCATION

University of Iowa Iowa City, IA May 20XX

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Overall GPA: 3.34 / 4.00

MAJOR: Industrial Engineering Focus Area: Big Data Analytics Major GPA: 3.60 / 4.00

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• AutoCAD

• C++

• PTC Creo

• Google Suite

• Lean Manufacturing

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Pro Engineer

• SketchUp

• SolidWorks

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids, IA May 20XX – Dec. 20XX

Industrial Engineering Co-op

• Directed a layout redesign project worth $250K for the expansion of two product lines in a 35,000 ft

facility

• Managed a continuous improvement project reducing build time for 15+ assembly designs using SAP

• Led weekly meetings with professional engineers to optimize all layout moves to increase growth rate of an Integrated

Product Team (IPT)

• Reduced assembly time by 8% using various diagrams to aid decisions in layout of machines and stations

• Analyzed inventory costs and implemented alternative designs, resulting in a savings of $60K

• Designed and 3D printed new fixtures using SolidWorks for circuit boards to aid operators in repair and testing

University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics Iowa City, IA Sep. 20XX – May 20XX

Senior Design Project Consultant

• Consulted for a team of radiologists to optimize patient schedules and alleviate bottlenecks in the Positron Emission

Tomography (PET) Department

• Analyzed the flow of 400+ patients by creating time studies and fit distribution using analysis software

• Lobbied for additional patient prep rooms by presenting findings to Hospital Administration

• Designed a website using HTML to grant liaisons access to the project data

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Additive Manufacturing-Integrated Lab Iowa City, IA Sep. 20XX – May 20XX

Undergraduate Researcher

• Collaborated with College of Dentistry to brainstorm current 3D printing plans for synthetic bone designs

• Researched and worked with three PhD students to improve efficiency of existing 3D printers

• Printed and analyzed 150+ microscopic shapes to determine the efficiency and quality of the 3D printed results

• Tested the viscosity and coating thickness of a printing material using digital projection techniques

CAMPUS LEADERSHIP & INVOLVMENT

SpaceX Hyperloop Design Competition Chicago, IL Jan. 20XX – May 20XX

• Selected as one out of 1000 entries to compete amongst 150 teams in Design Weekend at Texas A&M

• Collaborated in a team of 16 to design several possible solutions for the hypothetical design of a hyperloop

Society of Women Engineers Iowa City, IA Sep. 20XX – May 20XX

• Served as treasurer for one academic year and monitored the organization’s overall finances

• Collaborated with the executive board to host networking events and employer visits to weekly and monthly

meetings

Arnold Gold

Current Address: (319) 765-4321 Permanent Address:

100 Development Dr. [email protected] 201 Professional Pkwy

Iowa City, IA 52242 Des Moines, IA 20047

Education

The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Aug. 20XX - Present

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Major GPA: 3.7/4.0

Major: Biomedical Engineering, Focus in Cellular Engineering Overall GPA: 3.1/4.0

Engineering Experience

Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA Jan. 20XX-Present

Research & Development Engineer Co-op

• Collaborate in a team of four to conduct research on Endoscopy materials

• Test and study new materials to improve the functionality of an endoscope with the goal to

reduce costs and improve efficiency

• Provide materials testing support for various projects throughout all company departments

such as radiology, cardiology, and vascular surgery

Department of Internal Medicine, UIHC, Iowa City, IA May 20XX-Aug. 20XX

Clinical Research Intern

• Researched applying everyday technology to improve the prevention and treatment of

disease, with projects varying from diabetic foot ulcer imaging software to a Fitbit-based

racing application to encourage exercise

• Collaborated in a research group of 12 assorted stakeholders which included doctors, nurses,

and researchers to streamline the department workflow

Skills

• ACD/ChemSketch

• C++

• Creo Parametric

• ImageJ

• LabVIEW

• Mathmatica

• MATLAB

• Microsoft Office Suite

• SilverStripe

Other Experience

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Jan. 20XX-Present

College of Engineering Student Ambassador

• Meet with prospective students and their families to provide student insight into engineering

at the University of Iowa

• Attend and assist with admissions events such as Hawkeye Visit and Engineering days,

helping coordinate activities and speaking with prospective students

Leadership & Involvement

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA Jan. 20XX-May 20XX

Volunteer

• Volunteered in Gastrointestinal Surgery, Transplant & Trauma Inpatient Unit, and Burn

Trauma Unit

• Supported doctors and nurses with patient care and other administrative tasks such as

stocking supplies, cleaning rooms, and transporting patients

Relevant Coursework

• Medical Device Design • Medical Imaging Physics • Market Analytics