Experience

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  Buhler Versatile Inc.

  • United States
  • Government Administration
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Design Engineer

    • Jul 2013 - Present

    Designed and integrated mechanical components for agricultural tractor systems, such as: engine, cooling package, air intake, exhaust, fuel reservoir, three-point hitch, diesel exhaust fluid reservoir, rear axle, cab mounts, and front axle. Collaborated with cross-functional design teams and R&D shop personnel to facilitate understanding of drawing specifications during prototyping.Supported production departments (Manufacturing and Quality) in resolving assembly issues.Reviewed deviation requests for components outside of drawing specification to determine part suitability for production.

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

    Process and implement product design releases to meet quality, timing, cost, and safety objectives.Document processes, process improvements, troubleshooting, and shop support as well as conduct product structure and cost evaluations.

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  University of Manitoba

  • Canada
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Graduate Student

    • May 2011 - Dec 2012

    Perform research related to hemp fibre properties and processing, which includes:The application of stochastic modelling for simulating hemp fibre peeling behaviour.Discrete element modelling of a planetary ball mill for hemp decortication.

  • Teaching Assistant

    • Sep 2012 - Oct 2012

    Conducted tutorials and presented complex concepts to students regarding the design of structural components for machines. Assisted in the development of tutorials and assignments to enhance student understanding and engagement in the class

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  Composites Innovation Centre

  • Canada
  • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Engineering Intern

    • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

    Completed a MITACS-Accelerate internship and worked in conjunction with a multidisciplinary group to study the micro and nano-structural elements of resin embedded flax sections.Actively assisted the management of sample preparation processes through identification and selection of cost-effective sectioning procedures.

  • Engineering Intern

    • May 2011 - Dec 2011

    Participated in a NSERC-Engage internship to support the development of a Bio-composite snowboard.Collaborated with the partner organization, Magine Snowboards, through site visits and constant information exchange to ensure satisfactory results.

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  ENGAP, University of Manitoba

  • Canada
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Teaching Assistant

    • Sep 2009 - Dec 2011

    Graded assignments as required by the instructor, following a consistent marking pattern to ensure that all the student were graded in a fair manner.Communicated with different students individually and in group settings in order to meet their learning needs.

  • Tutor

    • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

    Explained complex mathematics to different students, while adapting the content to enhance the learning experience of each student.Offered guidance and positive encouragement to help students to develop better study techniques for future success

  • Student Technician

    • May 2010 - Aug 2010

    Developed an interactive game to be placed in a display for the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre.Implemented Action Script 3.0 as part of a graphic-user interface that allowed the users to run a computer program by pedaling a stationary bicycle.

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  Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute

  • Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

  • Project Assistant

    • May 2009 - Aug 2009
    • Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

    Gained hands-on experience on physical testing of agricultural machinery.Completed a wide range of different administrative tasks involving purchase orders and budgeting.