Resume

Joshua Thomas Charity

(720) 212-6085

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-charity/

Professional Summary

Results-driven mechanical engineer with expertise in CAD modeling, manufacturing processes, and equipment design. Proven leadership experience in technical project development with a track record of mentoring teams and delivering innovative solutions. Seeking to apply hands-on engineering skills to challenging design projects.

Highlights

Self-funded education through 30+ hours/week employment while completing full-time engineering coursework; gained practical experience through summer laboratory work in lieu of internship.
Adaptable collaborator effective in cross-functional teams of varying sizes, consistently delivering projects on schedule.
Conducted engineering research involving experimental design, data analysis, and technical documentation to drive evidence-based design decisions.
Proficient in SolidWorks modeling with 100+ hours of hands-on experience in designing and manufacturing components.

Professional Experience

Busch Agricultural Research – Senior Design

Summary: Conducted failure analysis on micro malting equipment and engineered cost-effective failsafe mechanisms to improve system reliability and reduce operational costs.

Performed root cause failure analysis to identify critical fault points in micro malting system components.
Collaborated with cross-functional industry professionals to develop comprehensive solutions.
Managed project budget and procurement by soliciting vendor quotes, evaluating cost-benefit tradeoffs, and optimizing component selection.
Fabricated custom components using 3D printing and CNC to prototype and implement design solutions.

Advanced Ceramics Lab – Fort Collins, Colorado

Undergraduate Research Assistant December 2024 - Present

Collaborating with a team of graduate students to design and develop advanced testing equipment to support ongoing research initiatives.
Conducting research on material selection for ceramic-containing composites, emphasizing energy conservation and efficiency.
Design and modify testing apparatus to improve experimental accuracy and repeatability.

Education

Colorado State University – Fort Collins, Colorado

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 2021 – Fall 2025

Graduated Fall 2025 (3.3 GPA)
MECH 419 – Compressible Flow
- Provided understanding of physical mechanics for rocket/jet engines
MECH 517 – Chemical Rocket Propulsion
- Learned rocket engine calculations
- Provided understanding of rocket and fuel fundamentals