Erik Jacobs Email & Phone Number

York, Pennsylvania, United States

State College, Pennsylvania Area

• Spearhead the optimization of taggant detection and part integrity by accounting for build orientation & taggant features
• Work to design, simulate, and test the mechanical strength of a Non-Pneumatic Tire (NPT) using nTopology CAD/FEA software with an end goal of publication
• Interact alongside PSU’s Applied Research Lab researchers in daily lab activities- including aiding in setting up Polymer AM equipment and related workflow instrumentation
• Aid fellow lab mates in similar projects including the use of Prusa MK3S, Figure 4 and ProX 320 printer systems
• Carry out advanced CT inspection of finishing processes for metal AM parts and their respective thin walls and internal channels

York, Pennsylvania Area

-Actively design and test new product formulations using free radical polymer chemistry pathways within Dentsply Sirona R&D initiatives-Travel to represent Dentsply Sirona for on-site technical training at various locations worldwide-Meet with prospective clients and vendors for new research projects/partnerships-Write/contribute to existing laboratory.

York, Pennsylvania Area

- Lifeguard (Certification Lifeguarding First Aid/CPR, AED) - Provide customer service within snack bar area; prep food stations; handle monetary transactions - Assist with construction projects such as Spray Park, Waterslide, and Pavilions, including the use of power tools - Orient new personnel to policies and procedures for operations - Collaborative.

Milford, DE

-Planned and manipulated catalytic reactions in the testing phase to improve set Standard Operating Procedures-Analyzed data via UV-VIS and AA to further understand catalytic reactions and chemical compositions therein-Constructed an Excel database from resulting data above, designed for quick and easy data entry in the future -Designed and implemented.

York, Pennsylvania Area; Georgetown, Delaware Area

- Officiate youth baseball games ranging in ages 8-16 years of age

Hanover, Pennsylvania

- Fabricated shipping containers for efficiency purposes- Collaborated with laser operators and other personnel to enhance efficiency throughout various production processes- Aided in arranging and packaging finished products for shipping- Facilitated in the preparation and finalization of customer goods and products

Altoona, Pennsylvania

-Conducted experiments involving nano-wires and utilization of varied lab instruments-Utilize conductive metals within Electrolysis process to fabricate nano-wires-Conduct synthesis of high purity Fe, Co, Ag, Fe oxide, FeNi, FeCo, and FeCoV to produce homogenous nano-wires-Ascertain knowledge about operation of Electron Microscopes, Analytical Balances.

York, Pennsylvania Area

- Required elevated attention to detail and fast, efficient work ethic- Operated commercial grade equipment to mow grass, trim trees and bushes- Small equipment repair

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Penn State College Republicans

Professional Short Course, Additive Manufacturing: From 3D Printing To The Factory Floor