Experience

TECSI Solar

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  •Used hand calculations and FEA to design a die in SolidWorks for bending sheet metal tabs for solar module mounting. Machined die and finger, made from 304 SS, using Fusion 360 CAM and a CNC mill. Tested tensile strength of sheet metal tabs and created final report showing results and advising on a slot pattern that increased yield strength by 33%. •Created a mechanical load test plan for solar module configurations to compare aluminum and steel frames. Designed a test jig in SolidWorks for mechanical load testing up to 4,000lbs and verified using FEA. Load tested aluminum and steel solar modules until failure measuring the displacement at critical locations and capturing EL images to see panel cracks. Created a full test report highlighting results and giving design change recommendations to further improve steel frame applications. •Designed solar awning for mobile homes in SolidWorks. Used CAM to machine custom mounting hardware of 6060 Aluminum brackets in CNC mill. Installed and wired electrical hardware for end user. Redesigned and machined hardware after diagnosing first install issues cutting install time in half. •New product development of PV module using 3D printed parts. Used FEA to create various revisions and mounting configurations for the solar module to reach an acceptable 50psf mechanical load test before failure. Conducted waterproof testing and worked with plastic injection molders for high-volume manufacturing. Show less



M.C. Dean, Inc.

• United States
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Engineer

  • Feb 2018 - Sep 2021

  • Created a complete Revit 3D model of wastewater lift stations using 3D scans and designed in AutoCAD power distribution onelines which involved all associated electrical equipment and specialized MCCs for energy savings and waste pump longevity. • Designed in AutoCAD a complete solar panel electrical system drawing package. Sized wire, breakers, and transformers and also decided on inverters, optimizers, and combiners for the Camp Lejeune military base. • Engineer for a Google data center installing fiber pathway to critical locations. Used AutoCAD and Revit to design more feasible routes and track project progress in real-time which contributed to financial evaluations and accurate projections. • Estimated the electrical installation of numerous projects taking into account labor, material, subcontractors, equipment, and other direct costs which were based on drawings, spec sheets, and NEC standards. Show less



Eaton

• Australia
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New Product Development Intern

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Modeled in SOLIDWORKS, prototyped, and quoted a mounting system for a top selling outdoor light fixture to improve sales. • Ran thermal calculations and made prototypes of a waveguide, an acrylic LED refractor for extreme temperature considerations. • Performed force calculations and prototyped the spring system for an aluminum bollard to hold waveguide dimensional variations. • Conducted thermal waveguide testing and overturn testing on fixture assembly to ensure performance and integrity of products. • Modeled, 3D printed, and quoted components of various light fixtures including: grommets, gaskets, and electrical connectors. Show less



NextEra Energy Resources

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Wind Turbine Technician Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Performed daily maintenance on various components of GE 1.7 Wind Turbines; such as troubleshooting electrical components, checking the validity of gen-brushes, greasing blades and main generator, controlling blade pitch, and replacing oil-pump filters. • Rewired slip-rings to avoid unnecessary maintenance efforts and prolong life of turbines by several years. • Utilized SCADA software to analyze turbine data, measure performance, energy output, and percentage of functioning turbines. • Authorized clearances and conducted high voltage testing when crossing hazardous boundaries to ensure safety of co-workers. • Led company vehicle maintenance meetings to discuss vehicle updates and confirm vehicles met maintenance standards. Show less