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Dayton, Oh, Us

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Jetting Technology R&D and Applications Development (R&D Role) on textile  Led process-driven 3D elastomer and thermal chromic special ink test and process development for the technology, working closely with Chemists and other Engineers on technology feasibility, system reliability and chemistries risks.  Designed experiments (DOE) to optimize process parameters, collected and analyzed data for printing reliability, generated statistical data-based technical reports to deliver POC (Proof of Concept). Sourced special ink powder and developed new application with Chemist. Proved feasibility and generated samples to support.

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Multi-Material (PU) Printing Process Improvement and Application Responsible for print process (extrusion, spray and digital molding) parameters fine tuning, problems troubleshooting, and system root cause analysis.  Designed and executed test plan to evaluate material properties, provided and communicated testing data in Statistics with Chemists and leadership to improve formulations to meet customer/industry standards. Worked with designers on machines to optimize printing, prepared samples for customers and marketing.

Dearborn, Mi

DLP and SLA Process Development and Product Release Evaluated oxygen permeable basement (technology key part) printing performance from concept to production, dialed in printing process, and delivered process documents and quality standard for release; Trained technicians as on machine operation, validation, material test, evaluation, and troubleshooting to support customers, marketing team and trade shows. Conducted Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R) study of printer calibration by Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), optimized workflow and set up corporate production quality control standards. Worked closely with internal and 3rd party Chemists (Somos, BASF, Hekel and so on) to test and evaluate new materials, develop application cases and meet customer specific material requirements.  Improved material cleaning and post processing procedures, optimized efficiency from production data Provided technical support for the Sales and Marketing team on the new product release trade shows.

Master’S Degree, Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: Additive Manufacturing

Master’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering