- Team sports and gym training – building discipline, resilience, and collaboration
- Cooking – enjoying creativity and attention to detail
- Gaming – developing problem-solving and strategic thinking
DYLAN KRONFELD
Christchurch,Canterbury
Summary
I am a 21-year-old currently completing my final year of study in mechanical engineering, seeking a graduate engineering role. Through my studies and work experience across industries such as hospitality, engineering, and agriculture, I have developed into a motivated, detail-oriented professional. I’m a strong communicator and team player with proven leadership ability, eager to contribute my skills and enthusiasm to the continued success of your team and company.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Intern
ABB Napier
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in the design and prototyping of medium-voltage UPS components (e.g., plinths, brackets, enclosures) through CAD modelling and structural analysis.
- Developed and updated assembly procedures to support efficient prototype builds.
- Contributed to prototype assembly and testing, identifying and documenting design improvements.
- Collaborated in an agile, multidisciplinary team across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.
Barista
Bay Espresso Coffee Company
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered attentive customer service, ensuring orders were accurate and maintaining a positive experience.
- Adapted quickly to peak demand periods, resolving issues and maintaining efficiency, consistency and quality standards under pressure.
- Collaborated closely with team members to coordinate tasks and sustain smooth daily operations.
Data Entry
NZ Frost Fans
10.2021 - 10.2021
Picking
Gourmet Blueberries
12.2020 - 01.2021
Customer Service
The Warehouse
04.2019 - 03.2020
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Minor in Aerospace Engineering
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ04-2026
High School Diploma -
Hasting Boys High School
Hawkes Bay, NZ01.2021
Skills
- Communication – During my time as a prefect at Hastings Boys High School, I developed my communication skills when presenting in front of the school at assemblies and during form time each week, where I was allocated a year 9 class to help at These skills were further developed at Bay Espresso, where I was consistently conversing with customers and at ABB, where I presented my project progress multiple times in front of the agile team I was a part of
- Leadership – During my years at high school, I demonstrated my leadership skills, which were rewarded when I was offered the opportunity to become a prefect
- Teamwork – Teamwork has been essential for multiple projects at university, as demonstrated in the foundations of engineering course in 2022, where our team scored 96% on our EWB project This skill was also used in the WARMAN project, which was a full year team project, in which we drew for 7th place I have previously played multiple team sports, such as rugby, football, and volleyball, where teamwork was also an essential part of success
- SolidWorks – I have consistently used SolidWorks throughout my university studies for various assignments and projects My summer internship at ABB also primarily involved this software This extensive use has developed my competency in 3D modelling, and design
- Python – I have applied python consistently during university, often for tasks such as data analysis, FEA and developing basic algorithms for various projects
- FEA/CFD Software – Currently learning and applying FEA and CFD software, including Abaqus, COMSOL, and Ansys, in my final year at university These tools are integral to courses such as Aerospace Structures, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and my final year project
Interests
Timeline
Summer Intern
ABB Napier
11.2023 - 02.2024
Barista
Bay Espresso Coffee Company
12.2021 - 01.2023
Data Entry
NZ Frost Fans
10.2021 - 10.2021
Picking
Gourmet Blueberries
12.2020 - 01.2021
Customer Service
The Warehouse
04.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Minor in Aerospace Engineering
University of Canterbury
High School Diploma -
Hasting Boys High School
Awards
The Hastings Host Lions Club Colleen Harvey Memorial Scholarship (2021)
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