Lucas Torwal
I am a Pacific Islander who grew up on the tiny Micronesian island of Saipan. I moved to Portland, Oregon for my high school years. I joined the United States Marine Corps. right out of high school. I was stationed in San Diego where I met and married my wife Kristina. I graduated with an A.S. in Engineering from the local junior colleges after my time in service. I then transferred to San Diego State University majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
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Lucas Torwal Graduates from SDSU with Honors
Of the nearly 9,900 graduates who walked across the stage during San Diego State University's Commencement Ceremonies, only a select group earned recognition as honors graduates including Lucas Tor...
June, 06 2016 - San Diego State University
Lucas Torwal Named to SDSU Dean's List
Each semester, San Diego State University recognizes the dedication and outstanding academic accomplishments of students with the Dean's List. Lucas Torwal, who is majoring in Mechanical Engineerin...
March, 06 2015 - San Diego State University
Tau Beta Pi, California Xi
Spring 2015 - Fall 2015
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San Diego State University
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Rotordynamic Engineer Assistant at Solar Turbines Inc.
• Performed Finite Element Rotordynamic Analysis (FERDA) on compressor rotor systems
• Published Compressor Rotor Lateral Vibrations Report on Solar Turbines Compressors
• Utilized Oracle Discoverer to extract compressor rotor performance test data from Shop Floor Information System (SFIS).
• Learned to navigate Windchill technical publication database and interpret published engineering drawings related to compressor assemblies.
July 2014 - Present
Auxiliary Power Unit Mechanic at Hamilton Sundstrand
• Implemented and developed Six Sigma streamline processing techniques within the workplace.
• Investigated problems and made repairs or modifications to turbine engines, modules and components per applicable directives.
• Diagnosed and corrected vibrational aspects of turbine engines using dynamic balancing methods.
• Collaborated with engineering to develop tooling, install instrumentation and devise methods to build and maintain turbine engines and related component tooling and support equipment/hardware.
August 2011 - May 2012
Helicopter Mechanic at United States Marine Corps.
• Maintained high quality of maintenance practices as a Quality Control Representative.
• Utilized computer-generated technical data for helicopter inspection, maintenance, and repair.
• Performed inspection and maintenance duties on aircraft turbine engine and transmission systems.
• Removed and installed equipment, components, and parts as required.
• Managed, supervised, organized, maintained and reviewed maintenance programs such as Tool Control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Corrosion Control and Training programs.
• Supervised workload, scheduled and conducted periodic maintenance inspections within the work center, ensuring compliance with applicable maintenance publication and the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP).
August 2004 - August 2009
