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Everett, WA, US

• Performed finite element analysis and optimization increasing efficiency and decreasing weight on parts while meeting stringent design requirements.
• Developed macros that decrease setup up time for optimization models allowing faster turn around time for results and consecutive iterations.
• Collaborated with others throughout the process of analysis, optimization and design to produce the best product by considering function, manufacturability, environment and all other aspects of a design.

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• Designed parts and performed structural, thermal and nonlinear analysis, resulting in design optimization and re-analysis on a variety of projects ranging from automotive to thermal solar energy development.
• Prepared drawings, reports and presentations, to communicate design intent, results, and recommendations to customer.
• Collaborated with engineers that have 8 - 20+ years experience in defense, automotive and other industries to complete projects successfully for customers while meeting deadlines.
• Applied CIRCE, a program developed at Sandia National Laboratories for optical analysis of solar energy concentrators, to determine the optical response of a solar dish design and provide feedback to improve design.

• Directed a team of 7-8 employees and established a positive environment where employees from other areas volunteered to fill open positions.
• Motivated employees to exceed standards for safety and performance enabling them to be rewarded.
• Ensured employees worked quickly, safely, and followed given methods and was recognized for current thorough and documented training in these areas for all employees.

• Prepared drainage studies, performed drafting (redline corrections in AutoCAD), and calculations, with minimal oversight by engineers facilitating quick progress on projects.
• Received consistent positive feedback and was offered continued work.

Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: SAE, ASME, The Order of the Engineer•Worked 20 - 30+ hours a week while carrying a full-time course load..

Associates, Engineering

March 2000 - March 2002 lived in Brazil and did not attend school.