Experience

RFA Engineering

• United States
• Engineering Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer II

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Analyzed the stress on mobile equipment components using ANSYS and Nastran Analyzed the stress on mobile equipment components using ANSYS and Nastran



Philips Engineering Solutions

• Netherlands
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• R&D Engineering Technician

  • Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  I am involved in the image guided therapy devices branch of Philips. Ensured drug-coated balloon catheters complied with specifications Modelled prototypes using Solidworks to aid in proof of concept Constructed physical models of product to be used by marketing I am involved in the image guided therapy devices branch of Philips. Ensured drug-coated balloon catheters complied with specifications Modelled prototypes using Solidworks to aid in proof of concept Constructed physical models of product to be used by marketing



Circuit Check Inc.

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mechanical/Project Engineer

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2020

  CCI manufactures custom fixtures enabling clients to test circuit boards at their facilities. The Maple Grove site employs 20 mechanical engineers and completes 400 fixtures annually. My work experience at CCI includes the following: Evaluated products and vendors optimizing the value of a $40,000 strain gage testing cart Coordinated multiple projects and team members in accordance with changing priorities Communicated efficiently with engineers, manufacturing, marketing, and clients Conducted FEAs to evaluate strain experienced by circuit boards during testing processes using ANSYS and modified the design of fixtures to reduce strain Daily facilitated discussion with engineers and clients to judge design alternatives Conceptualized, developed, and established the viability of various process improvements to decrease time consumption for standard FEAs 17 percent Updated the FEA work instruction manual and composed 1,000 technical reports Mentored colleagues on how to perform FEA and implement process improvements Performed strain gage testing ensuring strain was less than the limit specified by the IPC/JEDEC-9704 industry standard and more stringent limits established by clients Troubleshot fixtures with exceedingly high strain to identify the root cause and remedy Generated 2D and 3D models using AutoCAD and SolidWorks Manufactured vacuum and pneumatic fixtures according to customers' specifications



Massman Companies

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineering Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Successfully engineered a hydraulic-powered truck leveler to ease loading 20,000 pound machines onto flatbed trailers. Investigated the best method for preventing stainless steel from rusting by developing experiments to narrow possibilities. Composed a report recommending corrective action from positive experimental results. Collaborated with a group of 5 managers and technicians to design a new layout of the manufacturing floor to enhance safety and optimize product flow. Executed ROI analysis for a new product marking system. Detailed drawings and manipulated conveyor assemblies using SolidWorks.



MDI | Minnesota Diversified Industries

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Control Technician

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Identified defective products and recycled properly Ensured proper stacking and transport of product Identified defective products and recycled properly Ensured proper stacking and transport of product



DRHS

• Alumnis

  • 2005 - 2010