Experience

360 Yield Center

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development Engineer

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  -Tested and validated the performance of a chemical application product that attaches along a sprayer boom -Built a data gathering program to record and analyze row by row application rates of anhydrous ammonia distribution systems -Created a breakaway assembly for chemical application tool to reduce stress on main sprayer boom. -Worked on a team to build a gathering chain for a combine corn head which saves over 80% of lost kernels from traditional gathering chains. -Evaluated variable rate fertilizer application nozzles for quality and performance. Designed a testing protocol for additional evaluation for production quantities Show less



John Deere

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufucturing Engineering Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

   Created several programs with VBA to process millions of lines of data, which saved nearly $30,000  Analyzed data to provide information about travel characteristics of the automatic guided vehicle (AGV) fleet  Incorporated feedback from others into programs during development to improve effectiveness of project  Designed prototype equipment to prevent debris from damaging AGV trailers using Creo 2.0 software  Supported engineering product delivery team by revising the sequence of events for a sprayer power module unit Show less



Ag Leader Technology

• United States
• Farming
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

  • May 2013 - May 2014

   Verified and validated reliability of design by coordinating over 5,000 tests on prototype electronic components  Presented results of experiments to senior engineers and provided suggestions for future development of products  Supported engineers by processing data, revising documents, drawings, and parts to expedite the design process  Designed and fabricated prototype planter clutch bracket and chain tensioner assembly for new planter row unit  Setup products to be tested, and operated environmental test chamber for several projects Show less



Hagie Manufacturing

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Engineering Technician

  • May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Assisted engineers with projects, including prototypes and reworks. Also went to farms across the country to update Hagie machinery. Assisted engineers with projects, including prototypes and reworks. Also went to farms across the country to update Hagie machinery.



Iowa State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Feb 2013 - May 2013

  Created and conducted testing on agricultural equipment. Created and conducted testing on agricultural equipment.



Sukup Manufacturing Co.

• United States
• Farming
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Trumpf Machine Operator

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Independently operated numerous industrial metal forming machines called Trumpf punch and bending machines Interpreted engineering drawings for every shop order to ensure the correct program, tools and dies were selected to complete the order Adjusted punching tools which required precise measurements, often to the nearest ten thousandth of an inch, in order for correct clearances and consistent operation Reprogrammed Trumpf machine to manufacture hundreds of assorted parts Managed thousands of pounds of various materials including galvanized steel, high strength steel, aluminum, and polycarbonate sheets daily Eliminated the downtime between orders caused by switching programs by compiling similar orders together Quickly learned to independently run complicated machinery without formal instruction in less than a month Gained knowledge in making minor repairs to the machines and tools Learned how to operate the machine software and to install new programs Communicated with coworkers to maintain smooth running of machines avoiding shutdowns Relayed machine operating concerns and issues to technician Informed management of parts needing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) Helped train new employees before working a full month on the job myself Show less



Ritland Farms, Family Farm

• General Farm Laborer

  • Jan 2006 - May 2010

  Restored eight John Deere two cylinder tractors as FFA and 4-H projects Earned three blue ribbons and two purple ribbons at the Iowa State Fair Attained extensive hands on knowledge about engine, transmission and electronic components Installed a 1,000 square foot brick paver patio Operated skid steer to remove soil, add gravel and level ground Performed many different shop skills including welding, grinding and plasma cutting Made complex repairs and fabricated replacement parts on farm equipment Operated heavy machinery for general farm tasks Show less