Contact Information
- Phone: +1 (208) 920-0565
- Email: jameslsetters@gmail.com
- Location: Spirit Lake, ID 83869
- Willing to relocate: Coeur d'Alene, ID
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
University of Idaho – Moscow, ID | Aug 2021 – May 2025
Minors: Mathematics, Physics, Pre-Health Professional Studies
Skills
Design & Engineering Tools
- SolidWorks
- Fusion 360
- Agtek 4D
- MATLAB
- EES
- CAD
- Drafting
- Lean Manufacturing
- Product Development
- Research & Development
Programming & Automation
- Python
- HTML
- Arduino
- Microsoft Excel
- Technical Documentation
- Data Entry
- System Troubleshooting
Customer & Client Service
- Client Support
- Customer Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Activity Planning
- Time Management
- Personal Assistance
- Daily Living Support
- Empathy & Patience
Work Experience
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Community Connections, Inc. – Post Falls, ID | May 2025 – Present
Support adults with developmental disabilities through daily activities, goal-setting, and client-focused mentorship in a safe, engaging environment.
Research Lab Assistant
University of Idaho – Moscow, ID | Aug 2024 – May 2025
Optimized a moldless continuous casting system using 3D printing, Python automation, and SolidWorks design to enhance performance and repeatability.
3D Modeling Intern
RDO Equipment Co. – Billings, MT | May 2021 – May 2025
Developed 3D terrain models using Agtek, collaborated remotely with modeling teams, and produced training videos on 3D modeling workflows.
Clerical Assistant / Tutor
University of Idaho – Moscow, ID | Aug 2024 – Dec 2024
Graded engineering assignments and managed course data entry with a focus on clarity and accuracy.
Race Car Driver
Mike Quigley Racing – Great Falls, MT | Mar 2019 – Oct 2023
Secured 4 championships at Electric City Speedway; maintained and tuned 360 sprint cars while representing the team in competitive events and media.
Research Lab Assistant
University of Idaho – Moscow, ID | May 2023 – Aug 2023
Designed and built a large-scale 3D printer to test wood-based construction materials using SolidWorks, manual machining, and additive manufacturing.
Construction Laborer
Tom’s Garden Beds – Athol, ID | Jan 2019 – Apr 2019
Performed lifting, cleanup, and equipment operation while meeting safety and quality standards with minimal supervision.
Certifications & Licenses
- Driver’s License
- AED Certification: June 2025 – June 2027
- First Aid Certification: June 2025 – June 2027
- CPR Certification: June 2025 – June 2027
Links
Publication
Lehman-Chong, A.M., Setters, J.L., McDonald, A.G., Maughan, M.R. (2025)
“Influence of metakaolin and acetic acid on sodium silicate-based inorganic bonded wood composites for additive manufacturing.”
Results in Materials, Volume 26