Process engineer for sputter target manufacturing.

Process engineer specializing in metallurgy and material science.

• Developed successful methods for depositing coatings with a novel deposition technique.• Maintained the continuous function of PVD systems & testing equipment.• Effectively described pros and cons for manufacturing and performance of coatings deposited with several deposition methods through the use of advanced material characterization techniques and in depth knowledge and understanding of materials gained through research and courses.• Delivered critical method development, characterization, and mathematical analysis for attaining useful mechanical properties of nuclear fuel pellets with complex geometries by crush testing.• Praised for clear and concise reports and presentations to advisors and industrial members.

• Helped develop and characterize high-density tungsten-rhenium refractory alloys consolidated with rapid pulsed electric current sintering. • Utilized time-saving image processing for microstructural characterization.• Independently conducted several corrosion case studies solving real world problems that were presented as educational tools in corrosion courses at Boise State.• Designed and implemented corrosion test apparatuses for testing aluminum alloys and coatings.• Valuable member of a team that was awarded the “Engineering Department Best of Show” for a senior design project investigating new approaches for reducing impurities in anodized aluminum oxides.