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Nashua, Nh, Us

Manchester, New Hampshire

Provide manufacturing support and continuous process and machine improvements for a PTFE coating and extrusion production facility in the following ways:- Design and manufacture custom fixtures, equipment, and machinery- Modify and improve existing machine safeguards, and design new engineering controls to ensure operator safety- Manage new machine design and upgrade projects and collaborate with machinists, electricians, and welders to successfully deliver projects on schedule- Create databases and automated report generation software with Excel VBA, including the structuring of user security permissions, analysis of large data sets, and dynamic dashboards for presentation of dataIn addition to managing and executing projects, daily support is given to solving process wildfires and machinery breakdowns during production.

Seabrook, New Hampshire

I was stationed as an embedded engineer at a fortune 500 company in their life sciences division. As part of the automation implementation team there, I learned a variety of skills and new techniques to advance my career and grow as an individual.Throughout my time there I have: - Learned to interpret electrical schematics for complex panels and systems - Worked on the automation of bioreactors, mixers, filtration skids, pumps, scales and more - Included PLC coding, Wonderware HMI displays, and data communication - Confident when troubleshooting process hardware, electrical, and software code - Traveled internationally to prepare and start-up customer's factory automation equipment - Troubleshot problems and found solutions in a hectic environment and time crunch

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Worked as a manufacturing engineer in a large-scale biopharmaceutical plant supporting downstream equipment and operations. Learned GMP protocols and record keeping, as well as clean room gowning required for in-suite testing. A variety of projects were worked on: - Sized and implemented drum pumps in sterile suites - Developed a specification sheet for all process fluids used in the plant - Worked with P&IDs, vessel drawings and specification sheets - Completed in-field vessel mapping of downstream buffer preparation and hold tanks - Conducted mixing and agitation tests for buffer make-ups - Observed and learned the basics of DeltaV and SAP systems - Made in-suite measurements of piping systems across the plant - Worked on a pressure-relief system for tanks and vessels in the plantBesides specific projects, I gained an understanding of how large-scale manufacturing plants operate and communicate by means of interacting with vendors and other departments within the facility.

Nashua, New Hampshire

Worked on household repairs and fixes in a 480 unit apartment complex, as well as managed chemical levels for a 50,000 gallon pool on property. Skills were learned and practiced frequently such as: - Troubleshooting daily problems for residents - Removing and installing household appliances - Tiling and grouting - Pointing and masonry - Wall and ceiling drywall installation - Basic electrical and plumbing - Kitchen demolitions and re-installationsThe skills I learned at this job are still used on a regular basis for maintenance and general upkeep of properties.