David Smith
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Experience
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Evolve Additive Solutions
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research and Development Test Engineer
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Jan 2022 - Present
Project manager of product development. Manage and assist with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. Define project requirements and approval criteria that align with business purposes and phase gate goals. Assess risks and complete cost/benefit analyses. Oversee polymer material testing and development of printer processes for Selective Thermoplastic Electro Photography (STEP): Manufacturing scale 3D printing technology. ● Excel VBA and data analysis of large datasets ● System process control charting ● Polymer material performance and characterization ● Increase print quality and yield, reduce costs ● Defined a closed loop control algorithm for process feedback and increased robustness ● Create technical documentation including standard operating procedures and machine operator and field engineer user manuals ● Create and assign tasks in JIRA related to project and business goals Show less
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Rochester Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Researcher
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May 2020 - Aug 2021
● III-V semiconductor fabrication, photolithography,testing, and analysis● Physical Vapor Deposition● Wet etch and chemical processing● Material metrology (AFM, SEM, Raman,Photoluminescence, Electroluminescence, XRD, LightIV, Dark IV, Quantum Efficiency, Profilometry)
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Student Researcher
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May 2020 - Aug 2021
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Xerox
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Rheology/Mechanical Tester
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May 2019 - May 2020
● Mechanical properties: Tensile, shear, compression, etc. ● Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) ● Rheological properties: Tan(δ), G’, G’’, etc. ● Quality Control ● Mechanical properties: Tensile, shear, compression, etc. ● Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) ● Rheological properties: Tan(δ), G’, G’’, etc. ● Quality Control
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Space Dynamics Laboratory
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Assistant
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
● Managed designing parts crucial to vacuum integration● Performed routine maintenance on vacuum systems● Oversaw the repair and restoration of various vacuum systems● Assembled a functioning thermal vacuum chamber● Monitored vacuum tests of deliverable pars● Developed methods using gas spectroscopy for IR camera methane gas detection● Maintained over 90% customer satisfaction of deliverable flight hardware.
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Laboratory Assistant
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Oct 2016 - Aug 2017
● Became familiar with contamination control and vacuum science and technology● Supervised bake outs and outgassing tests● Circuit design analysis and alteration● Worked with cryogens and assisted in precision cleaning procedures● Prepared report summaries for customers● Managed inventory
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Papa Johns
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Pizza Delivery Driver
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Feb 2016 - Oct 2016
● Customer service oriented ● Made pizzas ● Delivered orders punctually ● Customer service oriented ● Made pizzas ● Delivered orders punctually
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Utah State University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Physics Lab Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
● Taught basic physics concepts including kinematics, dynamics, and conservation of energy and momentum ● Taught basic math concepts like derivatives and integrals ● Worked to a schedule ● Prepared students for tests ● Graded tests and assignments ● One on one teaching time as well as lecture layout ● Taught basic physics concepts including kinematics, dynamics, and conservation of energy and momentum ● Taught basic math concepts like derivatives and integrals ● Worked to a schedule ● Prepared students for tests ● Graded tests and assignments ● One on one teaching time as well as lecture layout
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GE LLC
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Spanish Fork, UT
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Electrician
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
● Installed electrical hardware ● Team player ● Worked quickly and efficiently finishing entire houses in under 8 hours. ● Installed electrical hardware ● Team player ● Worked quickly and efficiently finishing entire houses in under 8 hours.
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Macey's Food Stores
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Spanish Fork, UT
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Grocery Clerk
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
● Worked with customers ● Kept store clean and tidy ● Organized product ● Learned time management ● Worked with customers ● Kept store clean and tidy ● Organized product ● Learned time management
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Education
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Master of Science - MS, Physics -
Utah State University
Bachelor's degree, Physics