Landon Mackey
Senior Research and Development Electrical Engineer at C-Power- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Graduate Certificate in Renewable Electric Energy Systems
North Carolina State UniversityMay, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Fundamentals of Engineering / Engineer in Training
NCEESJan, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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C-Power
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United States
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Maritime Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Research and Development Electrical Engineer
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Nov 2022 - Present
As a Senior R&D Electrical Engineer at C-Power, we are developing technologies to harness ocean energy to decarbonize targeted industries, remote coastal communities, and the electric grid through innovative breakthroughs to harness ocean energy. As a Senior R&D Electrical Engineer at C-Power, we are developing technologies to harness ocean energy to decarbonize targeted industries, remote coastal communities, and the electric grid through innovative breakthroughs to harness ocean energy.
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WATER BROS Desalination, LLC.
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder and Principal Investigator
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Oct 2019 - Present
Wave-Actuated, Tethered Emergency Response Buoyant Reverse Osmosis System, or WATER BROS Desalination is a Department of Energy (DOE) and National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) Sponsored Research and Design effort started through the American Made Challenge, Waves to Water Prize. We aim, through innovation, experience, and technology to develop high impact technologies to generate clean drinking water for remote locations and disaster relief zones utilizing the abundant and sustainable resource of ocean wave energy. Show less
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North Carolina State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant (Ph.D.), FREEDM Systems Center
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Jan 2017 - Oct 2019
My doctoral work focuses on the design of enabling technologies to facilitate next-generation grid modernization, specializing in DC microgrid and smart grid technologies. My current project under the FREEDM Systems Center Director, Dr. Iqbal Husain revolves around designing, simulating, and testing next-generation DC circuit breakers and controllers for use in a variety of applications such as DC distribution, electric ships, and renewable energy integration. I serve as the Electrical team lead for the UNC Coastal Studies Institute Renewable Ocean Energy Project (NCROEP), which aims to harness clean ocean energy for use in coastal areas. Show less
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Research Assistant (MS), FREEDM Systems Center
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
As a Research Assistant under the Associate Director of FREEDM Systems Center I worked with our Industry Affiliate Positive Energies to design, prototype, and implement a pilot system for a Secure Energy Solution in the Dominican Republic. The solution incorporates renewable energy sources, grid integration, energy storage, energy generation, and advanced controls to provide high reliability, clean electric power to customers.Outside of my research I also served as the Student Body President of the FREEDM Systems Centers 7 Universities, and mentored an Electrical Engineering Senior Design project team at NC State. Show less
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Ford Motor Company
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern: Electrified Powertrain Engineering
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
• Designed high-voltage testing procedures for next generation electric vehicle charging system • Executed high-voltage and high-current testing on prototype vehicle while ensuring laboratory safety • Analyzed results to characterize and determine origin of improper system behavior • Concisely presented testing anomalies to management and suppliers to expedite software revisions • Designed high-voltage testing procedures for next generation electric vehicle charging system • Executed high-voltage and high-current testing on prototype vehicle while ensuring laboratory safety • Analyzed results to characterize and determine origin of improper system behavior • Concisely presented testing anomalies to management and suppliers to expedite software revisions
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North Carolina State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Researcher, FREEDM Systems Center
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
Literature review of future smart DC distribution systems in: - Ships - Automobiles (especially heavy vehicles) - residential and commercial power distribution systems - DC microgrids - DC for Data Center type loads - Electric Motors in DC Distribution systems Literature review of future smart DC distribution systems in: - Ships - Automobiles (especially heavy vehicles) - residential and commercial power distribution systems - DC microgrids - DC for Data Center type loads - Electric Motors in DC Distribution systems
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ABB
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Switzerland
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern: Power Conversion Systems
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
• Manufactured, debugged, and tested high-power, high-density converter cells. • Designed and implemented power converter medium-voltage and high-current cabling • Designed and implemented power converter low-voltage and control wiring for subsystems • Assisted in the commissioning of medium-voltage converter as part of systems and partitioning team • Completed documentation and reporting of results, procedures, and wiring diagrams • Manufactured, debugged, and tested high-power, high-density converter cells. • Designed and implemented power converter medium-voltage and high-current cabling • Designed and implemented power converter low-voltage and control wiring for subsystems • Assisted in the commissioning of medium-voltage converter as part of systems and partitioning team • Completed documentation and reporting of results, procedures, and wiring diagrams
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Mack Trucks
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Parts Department Coordinator
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Feb 2012 - Mar 2014
Upgraded and Re-organized the parts department infrastructure while learning to be a parts salesman, coordinate returns and orders, and operate the Shipping and Receiving department. Upgraded and Re-organized the parts department infrastructure while learning to be a parts salesman, coordinate returns and orders, and operate the Shipping and Receiving department.
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Konecranes
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Finland
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Service Technician
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Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Installed, Inspected, Upgraded, Maintained and Repaired overhead Cranes in the Central and Eastern North Carolina Regions Installed, Inspected, Upgraded, Maintained and Repaired overhead Cranes in the Central and Eastern North Carolina Regions
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Nuclear Electricians Mate EMN2(SS)
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Aug 2004 - Aug 2010
Operated and Maintained the electric and Nuclear Propulsion plants on a Fast Attack Nuclear Submarine Operated and Maintained the electric and Nuclear Propulsion plants on a Fast Attack Nuclear Submarine
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Education
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2016 - 2019
North Carolina State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical Engineering -
2015 - 2016
North Carolina State University
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical Power Systems Engineering -
2013 - 2015
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
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