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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Performed endurance and durability testing on manufactured products and prepared engineering reports to document the results• Followed Quality Management System guidelines and executed engineering change orders for design transfer• Analyzed waveforms to determine sensor performance and the cause of inaccurate results• Designed experiments, collected data and performed statistical analysis on JMP and Excel• Verified dimensions and roughness parameters on test cards using 3D Laser Scanning Microscope• Developed a mechanical pumping system to reduce cost of current system• Executed verification and validation protocols for new product development• Organized and reviewed BOM, PWI, PWI datasheets, Item Specification for Design Transfer• Performed fluidic studies to analyze fluid flow for new card molds

London, Ontario, Canada

• Effectively performed multiple experiments and calculations crucial to quality control including gravimetric quantification, pH testing, solubility testing, solid phase extraction and ISO standardized Lamar’s method• Participated in weekly debriefing meetings where project details and progress were discussed within the research and development team and later with process engineers• Developed strong research skills by researching spent mushroom substrate literature and developed technical reports to reduce Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in contaminated soil• Provided input on modifications to the quality control procedure to improve accuracy and reproducibility• Developed experimental plans and executed experiments to reduce inorganic salts in the final product • Reviewed and modified Standard Operating Procedures of various equipment and experimental procedures• Performed tests with various chemicals and formulations to test product compatibility• Operated various laboratory equipment such as rotary evaporators and UV-Vis spectrophotometers

London, Ontario, Canada

• Performed multiple experiments and calculations crucial to quality control including moisture analysis, electroconductivity and total suspended solids• Operated various manufacturing equipment such as dewatering and purification systems • Adhered to all procedures outlined by management including: safety procedures, operating procedures, and preventive maintenance procedures• Accurately documented and reviewed data, and results into Excel• Modified and experimented with various processing conditions and configurations to improve product quality and yield• Provided input on modifications to the production process to overcome issues with operation• Collected and labelled samples from various stages in the production process to ensure products meet the quality control parameters• Provided input during health and safety meetings to ensure a safe workplace

Fergus

• Designed and developed new testing methods with a team of engineers to capture animal ergonomics and improve accuracy of pet food testing• Developed 2D drawings of projects for review by the project manager• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in a team based environment to assist in weighing of food samples• Maintained cat feeder technology by replacing motors, load cells, circuit boards and installed hex files to ensure accurate results are obtained