Senior Mechanical Designer

• Aug 2020 - Present

Mechanical Design Technologist

• Jan 2015 - Present

Engineering Test Technician

• Apr 2014 - Jan 2015

Cell Development Technician

• Mar 2009 - Apr 2014

> Perform performance testing of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries: Energy Cells and Power Cells, under a variety of testing regimes with respect to rated current, and simulated temperature environments.> Perform various testing regarding Safety with lithium-ion rechargeable batteries: Energy Cells and Power Cells. (i.e. Abnormal Charge, Heating Test, Short Circuit, and mechanical tests including Flat Plate Crush, and Impact testing).> Experience with Safety and Performance testing with Pouch Cells, and Prismatic Cells.> Daily utilization of UNIX systems and Microsoft Office programs for testing, and data analysis.> Use of information databases to input, reference, and compare testing data.> Recognized certification with Underwriters Laboratories for testing under UL 1642: Lithium-Ion Batteries.> Experience and familiarity with United Nations Testing with Lithium-Ion Batteries for design qualification. (i.e. Altitude, Thermal, Vibration, Shock, External Short Circuit, Impact, Overcharge, and Forced Discharge).> Experience and familiarity with Data Acquisition Units with respect to monitoring voltage, current, and temperature.> Repair and maintain the integrity of the equipment necessary to perform safety testing accurately.> Experience and familiarity with the use and construction of Type-K thermocouples. Show less

Product Analysis Technician

• Sep 2005 - Feb 2009

Assembly of cells and evaluation of new materials, components, and designs to industry standards as well as non-standard testing.Testing for and Publishing Product Specification literature for internal use as well as Marketing/Sales.Managed entire case-load for the whole department.

Team Leader/Process Operator - Production Dept.

• Sep 1996 - Sep 2005

> Assembled lithium-ion batteries through the use of computerized winding machines.> Respected efficiency, while not sacrificing quality.> Executed one-on-one training to educate employees on safety hazards, and manufacturing protocols.> Perform mechanical maintenance of machinery and robotic equipment.> Perform quality control checks to confirm produced material meets specifications.> Led through example maintaining an environment which believed heavily in safety, quality, and efficiency.> Trained and mentored new employees.> Created and maintained established production schedules.> Flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment. Show less