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Complete maintenance and service activities for the KXL crosslinking unit throughout a 10-state territory

Remote

Lead a team of skilled engineers by delegating jobs throughout assigned territories, covering over 100 ROSA (Robotic Orthopedic Surgical Assistant) knee units and 13 states. Work closely with sales and program development managers to assist with key customer partnerships and ensure timely delivery of solutions according to customer needs. Actively participate in the interviewing, hiring, and certification process of new field service engineers. Support additional US and international… Show more Lead a team of skilled engineers by delegating jobs throughout assigned territories, covering over 100 ROSA (Robotic Orthopedic Surgical Assistant) knee units and 13 states. Work closely with sales and program development managers to assist with key customer partnerships and ensure timely delivery of solutions according to customer needs. Actively participate in the interviewing, hiring, and certification process of new field service engineers. Support additional US and international territories as needed. Show less

Remote

Maintained service activities for 33 ROSA knee units and assisted in other territories as-needed. Mastered servicing across additional ROSA platforms, including ROSA Brain and Hip. Served as first line troubleshooting support for team members and Rosa users. Mentored and supported new hires during training period.

Maintained service activities including preventative maintenance checks, corrective maintenance, and installations for assigned region covering 15 ROSA units. Assisted in other territories as needed. Mastered servicing across additional ROSA platforms, including ROSA Brain. Identified root causes of unfamiliar service issues resulting in a change of servicing practices.

Beavercreek, Ohio

Oversaw all quarterly reporting for SBIR/STTR projects, ensuring properly prioritized resource allocation based on project needs. Organized proposal submission for new projects while minding company growth goals. Led as primary investigator for an SBIR program given a phase II award characterizing the dynamic high strain rate behavior of additive materials. Acted as co-primary investigator for AFOSR grant investigating the mechanical properties of additive Ti6Al4V as a function of processing… Show more Oversaw all quarterly reporting for SBIR/STTR projects, ensuring properly prioritized resource allocation based on project needs. Organized proposal submission for new projects while minding company growth goals. Led as primary investigator for an SBIR program given a phase II award characterizing the dynamic high strain rate behavior of additive materials. Acted as co-primary investigator for AFOSR grant investigating the mechanical properties of additive Ti6Al4V as a function of processing parameters. Show less

Dayton, Ohio Area

Researched the variation of materials properties in 3D printed metals. Operated and maintain a 3DS ProX200 metallic 3D printer, performed Finite Element Simulations using NASTRAN, Simufact.Welding, Simufact. Additive, Simufact.forming, analyze mechanical behavior of metallic alloys (fatigue/tensile tests). Conducted microstructural analysis (SEM, BSE, phase segmentation). Created technical reports and delivered presentation of results to clients.

Dayton, Ohio Area

Doctoral work:Led an experimental program testing 4130 heat treated steel at high temperatures and strain rates. Ran dynamic split-Hopkinson bar and tension tests to characterize the flow and failure properties for the Johnson-Cook constitutive and damage models, and ran ABAQUS finite element simulations to validate results. Published results in the Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials. Prepped tested material for metallurgical investigation at the Air Force Research Laboratory and used… Show more Doctoral work:Led an experimental program testing 4130 heat treated steel at high temperatures and strain rates. Ran dynamic split-Hopkinson bar and tension tests to characterize the flow and failure properties for the Johnson-Cook constitutive and damage models, and ran ABAQUS finite element simulations to validate results. Published results in the Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials. Prepped tested material for metallurgical investigation at the Air Force Research Laboratory and used scanning electron microscope and electron backscatter techniques to investigate the effects of dynamic impact on microstructural features. Isolated important microstructural features using analysis of variance and constructed microstructure-material property relationships.Master’s work:Simulated rocket sled wear using finite volume analysis (CTH) . Updated simulation to use the Johnson Cook damage criterion instead of calculating damage in post-processing. Attended a CTH programming training course hosted by Sandia in July of 2012, and programmed a new 3D model to replace the existing 2D model. Show less

Terre Haute, Indiana Area

Investigated size effects on three different thicknesses of brass (CuZn30). Determined they are present, and macroscale material properties cannot be assumed for micro-sized brass components. Published and presented work at the ASME 2011 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Coordinated with five team members to verify adherence to the National Electric Safety Code standards by physically mapping and traveling circuit routes, checking power lines and equipment and scheduling repairs as needed.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Troubleshot solutions to a center sump fire event by researching similar incidents, resulting in a change of design.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Collaborated with engineers from the US, UK, and Germany and performed critical tolerance stacks and moment weight calculations for the design of the BR725 engine.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science

Activities and Societies: Sigma Gamma Tau, Tau Beta Pi, AFIT Student Association

Master'S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Sigma Gamma Tau

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Lacrosse, Racquetball