Experience

Voltea

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controls and Instrumentation

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  As a Controls Engineer at Voltea, I was responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems that contributed to the efficient operation of our water treatment equipment. • Developed and programmed PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems to control and monitor water treatment processes, ensuring accurate and timely data acquisition.• Collaborated with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate control systems with equipment hardware, ensuring seamless functionality.• Conducted thorough testing and troubleshooting of control systems to identify and rectify any issues, minimizing downtime and enhancing system performance.• Implemented HMI (Human Machine Interface) solutions to provide operators with user-friendly interfaces for system monitoring and control.• Designed and executed control strategies to optimize energy consumption, water usage, and chemical dosing, resulting in significant operational cost savings.• Led projects to upgrade existing control systems, enhancing functionality, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.• Worked closely with customers to understand their specific requirements and customize control solutions to meet their needs.• Collaborated with the R&D team to prototype and test new control algorithms, contributing to the development of cutting-edge water treatment technologies.• Provided technical support to field service teams during installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities.• Contributed to the development of training materials and conducted training sessions for operators and maintenance personnel. Show less

• Field Service Engineer

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Voltea is a manufacturer of industrial and residential tunable water deionization systems.• Installed, maintained, and modified PLC systems, ensuring optimal performance.• Proficient in troubleshooting and installation of AC/DC drives and motors across various motor control circuits (480VAC, 208/120VAC, 24VDC, 12VDC).• Extensive experience working with relays, contacts, transformers, motor starters, sensors, and switches.• Provided technical support and implemented software changes for PLC-based equipment.• Utilized strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve electrical and electronic problems related to Devicenet, PLC, PLC-Network, AC/DC Drive issues.• Ensured effective communication between key suppliers and technical development community to ensure best possible translation of end user needs and equipment performance.• Designed and implemented electrical control systems, contributing to machine improvement and upgrade projects.• Supported new product field trials and provided input on requirements for product design improvements.• Demonstrated outstanding electro-mechanical knowledge and complex electro-mechanical systems trouble shooting skills.• Conducted electrical, electronic, and mechanical repairs to complex equipment.• Proficient in interpreting electronic circuits and schematics.• Cultivated and maintained strong business relationships with customers and peers.• Provided on-site calibration services for all the instrumentation, achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.• Developed and improved preventive maintenance procedures• Acted as the technical interface between customers and company engineering, manufacturing and program management representatives.• Collaborated in the start-up of new technologies, contributing to successful implementation. Show less

• Product Development Engineer

  • Aug 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Led the successful development of a groundbreaking commercial CapDI product, contributing to the expansion of the company's innovative product line.• Spearheaded the review of new parts and technical specifications, ensuring product integrity and compliance with industry standards.• Developed a comprehensive Gantt chart outlining tasks and deadlines, optimizing project management and ensuring timely execution.• Conducted thorough price comparisons and cost analyses to drive cost-effective decisions, resulting in budget optimization for the project.• Performed intricate flow dynamic analyses to optimize the product's efficiency and effectiveness in water treatment processes.• Collaborated cross-functionally, interfacing electrical components to ensure seamless integration and high performance of the final product.• Proactively sourced new components, liaised with vendors, and negotiated favorable terms, enhancing the supply chain and reducing lead times.• Effectively communicated with software contractors, facilitating the integration of sophisticated control systems into the product's design.• Leveraged Fusion 360 to create and refine the layout of the product, seamlessly translating conceptual designs into tangible 3D models.• Demonstrated exceptional project management skills by orchestrating the project from concept to production, meeting critical milestones.• Played a pivotal role in validating the feasibility of the product, ensuring it met stringent quality standards and performance metrics. Show less



Galley Support Innovations

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

  GSI specializes in aircraft interior hardware such as; Galley Latches, Galley Hardware, and the latest and greatest in latching innovations including the patent pending Hidden Latch, and electro-mechanical latches among others. • Developed complex 3D Models, 3D assemblies, detailed drawings, and layouts of mechanical and electromechanical systems and products using CATIA V5 Modeling Software. • Participated in the conception, design and development of complex mechanical assemblies addressing customer demands, delivering final designs in tight time schedules always considering ease of assembly and manufacturability. • Developed feasibility and testing methods to assure product quality, durability, load resistance in order to comply with FAA regulations and costumer requirements for part certification. • Proven track record of daily new design concepts for research and development along with ongoing design modifications to the existing product line. • Conceive and successfully communicate the visual and creative . • Created Engineering Change Orders, Purchase Requisitions, Bills of Materials. Wrote Rework Instructions and Service Bulletin documentation, as well as, tracked and created parts using Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ECi M1). • Supported Manufacturing division to improve and trouble-shoot assembly procedures, reducing defects and assembly times. • Point of contact with various customers (Gulfstream Aerospace Company, Dassault Falcon Jet, Jet Aviation Basel) to identify and solve customer issues. Show less