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Urbana, Illinois, United States

• Completed multiple ammonia refrigeration projects generating over $1,000,000 in revenue• Designed test plans to study the performance of ammonia refrigeration systems and ammonia-compatible refrigeration components, such as pumps and evaporators• Led refrigerant development testing for automotive HVAC&R systems• Fabricated unique HVAC&R test facilities for customers in the automotive, supermarket, and digital technology industries• Analyzed and visualized test data using Labview software and Microsoft Excel templates• Consulted with customers to help them better understand and optimize their system/product design• Prepared new project proposals, project update slides, and final reports for customers• Initiated clear and frequent communication with customers and colleagues throughout a project timeline• Trained and mentored multiple new hires• Calibrated and installed various measurement instrumentation, including flow meters, pressure transducers, watt transducers, thermocouples, and humidity sensors

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

• Assist in research and development for a sUAS project• Create detailed documentation of test flight procedures, results and other internal processes • Collect and analyze test flight data under the guidance of the Principle Engineer in order to optimize the performance of the sUAS• Identify and implement measurement instrumentation for an HWIL testbed• Interface Arduino development boards with a variety of instrumentation and hardware and write programs in the Arduino IDE• Participate in daily SCRUM meetings and present weekly progress updates

Evansville, Indiana, United States

• Assist with the development and execution of client product designs and prototypes• Create 3D models of client products in SolidWorks and print corresponding parts using FDM and SLA technologies• Program CNC equipment, including mills, lathes, and water jet cutters, to fabricate parts from woods and metals• Manage multiple client projects under the guidance of faculty and the Assistant Director of the Center for Applied Research• Perform tensile testing on a variety of materials to measure tensile strength and ductility of the material• Organize meetings with clients to facilitate open communication and clarity during the design and prototyping process

Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States

• Led a project that increased the efficiency of the conveyor system and decreased MTTR on conveyor failures• Worked with a team to implement a regulated oil dispensing team that allowed for tracking oil usage throughout the plant• Assisted with the general upkeep and maintenance of quality inspection machines and conveyors• Participated in weekly Quality Team meetings to discuss and assess production efficiency and product quality

West Frankfort, Illinois, United States

• Assisted with modeling and assembling parts for mining machinery and power systems• Led a crew of 3 team members working on a state-of-the-art power systems and switch gear project