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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Omnetics is a global leader in reliable miniature electrical connectors for mission-critical applications, from drill heads two miles underground, to soldier-worn communications equipment, to rovers exploring the surface of Mars.

• Researched and tested silicone specimens to support findings of research partner for publication. Created FEA simulations, analyzed testing data in MATLAB, and compared results. The research laboratory was funded by.
• Developed and documented method to cast silicone blocks with internal geometry at 0.1[in] scale that replicates microscopic structure of expanded foams for use in energy absorption applications
• Adapted air-track system to perform consistent… Show more Researched and tested silicone specimens to support findings of research partner for publication. Created FEA simulations, analyzed testing data in MATLAB, and.
• Adapted air-track system to perform consistent impact tests on silicone specimens, which allowed collection of dynamic impact data critical to characterizing specimen performance Show less

Tremont, Illinois

• Worked with a R&D team of 12 to develop a new market disrupting product in agriculture. Led the testing of components and researched/identified new components to improve alignment with requirements.
• Specified test bed mechanical/electrical systems and developed automation programs to confirm components from several vendors would perform successfully
• Designed test bed for assessing 0.04[mL] sensitivity gas pycnometry methods and completed required research, modeling, and fabrication to… Show more Worked with a R&D team of 12 to develop a new market disrupting.
• Designed test bed for assessing 0.04[mL] sensitivity gas pycnometry methods and completed required research, modeling, and fabrication to achieve performance data within a two-week timeline
• Fostered personal relationships to integrate into a new industry/culture Show less

Saint Paul, Minnesota

• Worked relatively independently within a team of ten to develop specifications for machines to produce medical components for equipment such as: micro catheters, titanium housing for pacemakers and out-patient surgery.
• Improved the fixturing system for producing an out-patient surgery device to reduce set-up time by at least 10 times and significantly decrease likelihood of operator error
• Collaborated with product/process engineers to develop tools which resolved human error… Show more Worked relatively independently within a team of ten to develop specifications for machines to produce medical.
• Collaborated with product/process engineers to develop tools which resolved human error issues
• Designed a 1000[lbf] wire stretching device, enabling the removal of wound coils from their arbors Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Worked in tandem with another designer to develop a test bed for an instrument designed to evaluate the tread depths and health of tires. Developed the mechanical designs while colleague developed the.
• Designed a test bed to automate the tire tread depth measurement process
• Adapted frame design to better utilize available manufacture processes
• Maintained material, construction, and maintenance documentation for future reference

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Worked in tandem with another designer to develop a test bed for an instrument designed to evaluate the tread depths and health of tires. Developed the mechanical designs while colleague developed the.
• Designed a test bed to automate the tire tread depth measurement process
• Adapted frame design to better utilize available manufacture processes
• Maintained material, construction, and maintenance documentation for future reference