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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Manage design and build of new test cells to support new product introductionSupport new engine test planning and execution

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Support new engine test planning and execution

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Perform testing of rail vehicles: • Install instrumentation, including accelerometers, load cells, string potentiometers, gyros, strain gages, etc. • Monitor data collection during testing and perform on-site verification and troubleshooting of instrumentsPerform dynamic simulations for vehicle acceptance and derailment investigations of freight and passenger rail vehicles: • Build models of rail vehicles from design drawings, measurements, and test results •… Show more Perform testing of rail vehicles: • Install instrumentation, including accelerometers, load cells, string potentiometers, gyros, strain gages, etc. • Monitor data collection during testing and perform on-site verification and troubleshooting of instrumentsPerform dynamic simulations for vehicle acceptance and derailment investigations of freight and passenger rail vehicles: • Build models of rail vehicles from design drawings, measurements, and test results • Build track files from measured and analytical track configurations • Analyze simulation outputs for analysis of vehicle safety and passenger comfortPrepare deliverables for customers: • Prepare test procedures and requirements documents • Perform data analysis on test and simulation results • Prepare formal reports detailing test and simulation results Show less

Managed morning safety meetings, workload assignment, parts ordering and forklift driver dispatch. Assisted with payroll processing and coordination of locomotive moves for repair operations.

Compiled and analyzed data on wheel-rail contact using NUCARS train simulation software.

Collaborated with lead engineers designing HVAC and plumbing systems. Converted blueprint drawings to AutoCad to facilitate the renovation of state institutions.

Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, ASME Joint Rail Conference

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: ASME, Blind Driver Challenge Team