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Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Seward, Alaska

Maplewood, Minnesota

I co-managed an extrusion research lab consisting of two extrusion lines as well as slitting and lamination equipment. The lab supported the industrial tapes and adhesives division which is one of the largest in the company. Maintaining and upgrading the equipment was one of my primary roles as well as taking an engineer’s idea from paper to prototype. I.

Learn the film manufacturing and extrusion processes used in creating film for different 3M experimental projects. Work alongside technicians as well as engineers to understand all aspects of the machinery and operations.

I worked with two architecture students through the University of Minnesota as a Design Engineer intern. The objective for the summer was to design and construct a fully functioning solar powered bus shelter for Metro Transit. We successfully built a prototype that was displayed at the Minnesota State Fair in 2015. My involvement in the project was heavily.

Assist students in learning the machines in order to complete class and research projects. Make sure the shop is a safe place to work for everyone in the Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical/Bio-medical departments. Co-manage 3D printing machines used by the department.

Collected and sorted data used in competition research. Created internal presentations to preview potential product growth and sales. Reviewed literature to ensure accuracy in product descriptions. Researched codes/standards and created an easy-to-use template in determining certain characteristics.