Work Experience:
Static Control Components: Automation Engineer, August 2011-Present
• Design & manage construction of automation equipment at multiple plant locations.
• Assist in design and implement plant safety and efficiency improvement programs.
• Led plant safety program that reduced noise levels to below OSHA hearing protection limits.
• Led plant energy efficiency program that reduced company power consumption by over $50,000 per year.
• Designed and implemented multiple class 1 Div 1 explosion proof liquid handling and mechanical systems
• Adapt purchased equipment to specific company needs.
• Responsible for all facets of design, construction, SOP writing, and installation of equipment.
• Work independently and concurrently self-manage 9 or more assigned projects.
• Work closely with plant managers, automation technicians, fabricators, machinists, and maintenance professionals on design, construction and installation of equipment.
• Have a practical understanding of welding, sheet metal fabrication, CNC & manual milling and lathe operations in both short and long run environments.
• Systems used in designs include: hydraulics, pneumatics, actuators, laser and mechanical metrology, solenoid valves, PLCs, servo motors, and AC and DC motors, drives, gearboxes, pick and place operations, and automated high volume metal work.
Berk-Tek Nexans: Design Engineering Intern, June-August 2011
• Developed cutting edge Aerospace grade PTFE tape and PTFE tape wrapped seamless cabling from engineering samples to preproduction level product for usage on the Joint Strike Fighter.
• Defined specifications for raw materials, increased costing accuracy, reduced waste and ensured compliance with current industry standards.
• Assisted in the development of comprehensive testing procedures for aerospace grade cable products for compliance with AS9001 standards.
Education:
North Carolina State University: B.S. Aerospace Engineering May 2011
Certifications:
Engineering Intern, North Carolina NCEES
Certified NAUI Nitrox, Rescue, & Scientific Diver, DAN DEMP
Skills:
• CAD/CAE/Structural analysis: Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, AutoCAD
• Programming: FORTRAN, HTML, Matlab, C++
• Aerospace specific: ANSYS, Xfoil, AVL, CMARC, XFLR
• Basic MIG, TIG, Stick welding, manual mill & lathe work
Senior Design Project: Reconfigurable Aircraft
• Designed, produced, & flight tested a canard, reconfigurable, UAV for high endurance or high speed flight
• Design document, judged best in senior design...
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