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Tempe, Arizona, United States

-Lab Engineer that oversees test stand operation and ensures equipment meets calibration standards for production-Troubleshoot and analyze test failures and recommend solutions that are time sensitive and efficient-Procure load cells and test instrumentation according to test guidelines and ATPs-Work with other teams and departments to expedite the repair.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

-Troubleshooted electrical symptoms on new, production level vehicles-Utilized Toyota Techstream, Honda HDS and Chrysler Witech scan tools for vehicle diagnosis and repair-Disassembled and reinstalled vehicle interior trim pieces, doors, bumpers and other components -Soldered, spliced and insulated electrical connections in vehicle wiring harnesses, airbag.

Plymouth, Michigan

• OE Brake development role supporting Ford, GM, FCA, and Tesla activities
• Created test requests to run dynamometer and vehicle tests to support customer program needs
• Ran feasibility review and APQP meetings with plant manager to assist the prototype lab to troubleshoot and identify potential failure modes in brake pad development
• Managed and developed tests for analysis of electric vehicles to study effects of regenerative braking on brake pad wear and life
• Submitted engineering orders for brake pad creation to plant prototype lab to ensure they were pressed according to design criteria required

Wittmann, AZ

• Project Manager/Test Engineering role overseeing multiple tests simultaneously while satisfying needs for customers based on results gathered during real world durability and performance brake testing applications
• Performed vehicle testing to the certification standards of FMVSS and other government standards
• Processed and analyzed brake test durability data on a daily basis to ensure requirements were being met
• Notified customers in the event brake noise and temperature data gathered were below/above normal operating thresholds during durability tests to safeguard against malfunctioning equipment
• Adapted changes to Excel templates to continuously improve data accuracy and consistency
• Scheduled, communicated and submitted daily data emails to customers tracking the status of their durability tests and implementing changes necessary

Phoenix, Arizona

• Project Engineer overseeing Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Testing
• Collaborated with the Department of Energy and Idaho National Laboratory on different projects
• Instrumented vehicles with Isaac data loggers to gather CAN information real time, as the vehicle was out on the route
• Learned valuable electrical engineering techniques and processes while on the job such as creating wiring harnesses, splicing into and adding fuseable links to existing harnesses, how to de-pin various connectors.
• Troubleshooted different vehicle sensors to ensure they were effectively communicating with the data logger and gathering valid data
• Tested new to market hybrid, electric, diesel and CNG vehicles for government programs

Phoenix, Arizona

• Assisted Design and Process engineers develop high end golf equipment.
• Worked with the Engineering Manager on projects requiring approval by all departments
• Created and figured out solutions to everyday problems encountered during the production manufacturing process of golf clubs
• Aided on site chemical engineers to formulate epoxy resins for golf club head attachment that would endure temperature and environmental extremes with a greater success rate
• Brainstormed ideas for prototype golf equipment based on the needs of the consumer with the other interns and senior engineers
• Utilized the machine shop's expertise whenever a project required exacting tolerance

Gilbert, Arizona

• Removal, replacement and balancing of automotive tires
• Learned proper lifting techniques for automotive service hydraulic and pneumatic jacks
• Certified to perform RMA flat repairs on automobile tires
• Ability to determine early warning failure indicators on tires
• Worked in team environments in all types of temperature extremes
• Replaced runflat, low profile, off-road, and ATV/Golf cart tires on a daily basis

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering Technology

High School