James Cudworth
About James Cudworth
James Cudworth is a Product Development Engineer at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in mechanical engineering, having interned at Enterprise In Space and Yerkes Observatory, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Work at Navistar
James Cudworth has been employed at Navistar Inc as a Product Development Engineer since 2019. In this role, he supports design groups by performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on vehicle subsystems. His responsibilities include conducting stress, frequency response, and contact analyses to ensure the integrity and performance of the designs. Cudworth also prepares testing plans and provides recommendations for design improvements, contributing to the overall development of vehicle systems.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, James Cudworth gained valuable experience through internships. He worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Enterprise In Space in 2016 for two months, where he was involved in various engineering tasks. In 2018, he served as an Engineering Intern at Yerkes Observatory for another two months. These internships provided him with hands-on experience in engineering and further developed his technical skills.
Education and Expertise
James Cudworth earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing his studies from 2015 to 2019. His education equipped him with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles, which he applies in his current role at Navistar. His expertise includes performing FEA analyses and preparing testing plans for vehicle subsystems.
Interests Outside of Engineering
Outside of his professional work, James Cudworth has a variety of personal interests. He enjoys astronomy, which reflects his curiosity about the universe. Additionally, he has a passion for railroads, singing, and ballroom dancing. These interests demonstrate his diverse range of hobbies and his engagement in activities beyond engineering.