Mark Markiewicz Email & Phone Number

Devens, Massachusetts, US

Designing poloidal field coils for a large-scale proof of concept tokamak fusion reactor called SPARC. Collaborating with multiple team members to address structure, thermal and manufacturing challenges.

Portland, Connecticut, US

Asked to return and become manager of my previous prototype tray packer product line. Worked towards building that product line team managing up to 4 engineers. Tutored and empowered team members in the engineering design process, design for manufacturing and assembly, and customer support.Lead engineering efforts to increase product line portfolio and.

Minneapolis, MN, US

Worked in a small team designing the next generation of intraoperative CT scanners(O-arm). Design work centers around the x-ray generator layout and structural design. Created a unibody structure to contain components and integrate previously disjointed modules into a cohesive design conducive to manufacturing, assembly and performance qualities needed.

Portland, Connecticut, US

Worked in a small team developing, designing, testing large complex secondary packaging machines based primarily on high speed continuous motion.Clean sheet design for new iteration of tray packing machinery line. Leading project, cradle to grave. Design used clever belt on belt design with rotary take-up and tension mechanism coupled with a tray super.

West Hartford, CT, US

• Working with 2 other team members on a Department of Defense (D.O.D.) project for the US Army under two different contracts from two different companies on the same project.
• Designing, manufacturing, testing, and simulating, both CFD’s/FEA’s on prototypes in conjunction with working with team members and contractors to make sure all needs and constraints are meet.
• (Details may appear to be sparse, this is due to the project having a security classification of Distribution D)

West Hartford, CT, US

• Mechanical engineer working on the CT Space Grant Eclipse Project at the University of Hartford.
• Working with a small local team to finish a weather balloon observation platform to observe the total solar eclipse across the U.S.
• Collaborating across the U.S. with a network of 35 institutions under the guidance of Montana State University to capture the enormity of the total solar eclipse.
• Stringent FAA regulation must be meet with weight requirement while battling environment requirements.

West Hartford, CT, US

• Leading 6 other team members to refurbish a wind tunnel for testing airfoils in hope of increasing airfoil efficiency.
• Communicated with multiple manufacturers and faculty to gain knowledge of the wind tunnel parts as well as suggestions for replacements.
• Markiewicz, Mark Et Al, ‘Wind-Tunnel Development,’ Sponsored by CETA FACULTY/STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT & BOARD OF VISITORS DONATION. Presented at UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH & CREATIVITY COLLOQUIUM, Spring 2016.

• Worked with 5 other team members on a Department of Defense (D.O.D.) project for the US Army.
• Designed, manufactured tested, and ran CFD’s/FEA’s on prototypes in conjunction with working with team members to make sure all needed constraints were meet.
• (Details may appear to be sparse, this is due to this project having a security classification of Distribution D)

My responsibilities at D&D Carbide Grinding consisted of, inspecting carbide inserts to insure that they were in tolerance and not deformed, laser etching, and packaging of said inserts.

West Hartford, CT, US

My responsibilities included the dismantling of our wind tunnel, rust removal, prepping and then painting of said wind tunnel. As well as gathering electrical data on our system and then passing it on to other team members. Contacting manufacturers for estimates and recommendations on replacements for various wind tunnel parts.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma