Ethan Irish
Honors Student at Washington State University
Experience
Technical Assistant, Nuclear Science Center, WSU | Pullman, WA | Mar 2024 – Present
• Working with Radioactive materials in a fast-paced environment to deliver to customers quickly.
• Preforming daily calibrations and conducting neutron activation analysis for research and clients.
IATSE Stagehand, IATSE Local 15 | Seattle, WA | Apr 2024 – Present
• Setup and tear down of stage equipment, ensuring smooth operations for live performances.
• Working with performers and crew to facilitate seamless transitions and enhance audience experience.
Technical Crew, Beasley Coliseum, WSU | Pullman, WA | Oct 2023 – Present
• Setup and tear down of events at Beasley Coliseum and around the WSU Campus.
• Effectively organizing and moving equipment and furniture around the WSU Campus
Construction Worker, Seidon Construction | Spanaway, WA | July 2021 – Aug 2022
• Summer Job, Assembled and installed industrial shelving and 100+ industrial garage doors.
• Worked in a small team to meet deadlines and complete work efficiently.
Education
Washington State University, Pullman, WA | May 2027
• Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering – 3.74 GPA
• Honors College Student
Extracurrilculars
Wazzu Racing Team, Formula SAE Club | Aug 2023 - Present
• Engine Team, Designing and modifying engine and engine-related components for a Formula SAE Car
• Designing a muffler to keep the car below a sound threshold to be allowed to race
Linux Users' Group | Aug 2024 – Present
• System Administrator for club
• Managing the LUG Server and other server-related programs and events.
Awards and Certifications
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America | Mar 2022
Adobe InDesign 2020 Certification, Certiport | May 2021
Skills
- • Windows and Linux
- • Research and Development
- • Hand and Power Tools
- • Troubleshooting
- • Adobe and Microsoft Products
- • Following Procedures
- • Solidworks CAD
- • Gamma Spectroscopy