Contact Information
- Phone: +1 (208) 920-0565
- Email: jameslsetters@gmail.com
- Location: Spirit Lake, ID 83869
- Willing to relocate: Coeur d'Alene, ID
Summary
Versatile mechanical engineering professional with 3 years of experience in research and development, specializing in 3D modeling and mechanical design. Proven ability to implement design changes and troubleshoot complex systems, demonstrated through successful projects involving large-scale 3D printing. Skilled in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Agtek 4D, with a strong foundation in lean manufacturing principles. Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in engineering solutions.
Work Experience
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Community Connections, Inc. - Post Falls, ID | May 2025 - Present
Assist people with developmental disabilities in their daily tasks.
Research Lab Assistant
University of Idaho - Moscow, ID | Aug 2024 - May 2025
Continuous casting project using a 3D printer to cast solid rods without a mold. Implemented design changes and troubleshooting for system consistency.
Internship
RDO Equipment Co. - Billings, MT | May 2021 - May 2025
Used Agtek to 3D model dirt work for construction sites. Worked remotely, supported a team of 3D modelers, and created instructional videos on 3D modeling software.
Clerical Assistant / Tutor
University of Idaho - Moscow, ID | Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
Graded papers for a fluid dynamics class, corrected mistakes, and performed data entry.
Research Lab Assistant
University of Idaho - Moscow, ID | May 2023 - Aug 2023
Designed and built a large-scale 3D printer for testing 3D printed wooden houses. Used SolidWorks to design systems, presented designs, and implemented manufacturing solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
University of Idaho - Moscow, ID | Aug 2021 - May 2025
Minors: Mathematics, Physics, Pre-Health Professional Studies
Skills
- Drafting
- Lean manufacturing
- Fusion 360
- Mechanical Design
- Research & Development
- Product Development
- MATLAB
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing
- SolidWorks
- CAD
- Continuous improvement
Certifications & Licenses
- AED Certification: June 2025 – June 2027
- First Aid Certification: June 2025 – June 2027
- CPR Certification: June 2025 – June 2027
Groups
PrinTimber
February 2023 – May 2025
“PrinTimber is a project and a material. We are developing the science necessary to use 100% bio-based materials for the Advanced Housing Manufacturing Economy of the Future. We take minimally processed natural material waste products and turn them into 3D printed houses. Our process sequesters carbon, uses local materials, and results in a printed structure with a familiar wood feel – because it is wood. The PrinTimber Lab is on the cutting edge of printing with bio-based thermoset composites.”
printimber.org
printimber.org
Publications
Influence of metakaolin and acetic acid on sodium silicate-based inorganic bonded wood composites for additive manufacturing
June 2025
Aluminosilicates such as geopolymers show promise as formaldehyde-free binders for inorganic-bonded wood composites. Understanding the curing behavior, mechanical properties, and wet performance of these composites is necessary to advance inorganic-bonded wood composites for construction additive manufacturing (AM) applications... [abstract shortened for web]