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Elk River, Mn

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Specialize in Adhesives and Organic issues in the Component and Material Evaluation Lab (CAMEL). -Characterize new materials, identify unknown materials, & recertify expired materials.-Determine the best techniques & operate necessary equipment to analyze adhesives, epoxies, & other organic materials. Ex: DSC, TMA, TGA, DMA, FTIR, Viscometer, Tensile Tester, etc.-Supervise & train summer interns in failure analysis methodologies.-Co-authored 13… Show more Specialize in Adhesives and Organic issues in the Component and Material Evaluation Lab (CAMEL). -Characterize new materials, identify unknown materials, & recertify expired materials.-Determine the best techniques & operate necessary equipment to analyze adhesives, epoxies, & other organic materials. Ex: DSC, TMA, TGA, DMA, FTIR, Viscometer, Tensile Tester, etc.-Supervise & train summer interns in failure analysis methodologies.-Co-authored 13 working papers on company research topics. Show less

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Activity part of IPC JSTD-001 ”State of the Industry Assessment” for conformal coating materials and application task group. Assessment and characterization of conformal coating material and application data sets. Tasks included photo documentation, metallographical cross sections, data measurement and documentation.

Shoreview, Minnesota

Feed Mill Standards-Updated Purina Mills equipment standards and implemented them into a newly constructed site. Activities included collaborating with various Project Engineering teams and third party sources to update the most critical standards.Feed Mill Operation Training Modules-Created training modules aimed towards educating new employees on multiple job functions. Activities included collaboration with various employees to understand and document the detailed processes… Show more Feed Mill Standards-Updated Purina Mills equipment standards and implemented them into a newly constructed site. Activities included collaborating with various Project Engineering teams and third party sources to update the most critical standards.Feed Mill Operation Training Modules-Created training modules aimed towards educating new employees on multiple job functions. Activities included collaboration with various employees to understand and document the detailed processes in order to create accurate training documents. Show less

Coached a 14/15 year old travelling baseball team.

Ames, Ia

Mentored first year students entering the Materials Engineering major at Iowa State University. Activities included organizing study nights, social events and providing knowledge/insight when necessary.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Component Qualification-Assessment and characterization of component technology solder joint integrity for product design team selection. Activities included test vehicle conditioning, statistical and failure analysis, project documentation.Consortia Program – Evaluation of Underfill and Adhesive Bonding Materials-Determined the influence of underfill and adhesive bonding materials for Ball Grid Array solder joint integrity as part of a multi-company effort. Activities included… Show more Component Qualification-Assessment and characterization of component technology solder joint integrity for product design team selection. Activities included test vehicle conditioning, statistical and failure analysis, project documentation.Consortia Program – Evaluation of Underfill and Adhesive Bonding Materials-Determined the influence of underfill and adhesive bonding materials for Ball Grid Array solder joint integrity as part of a multi-company effort. Activities included material procurement, test vehicle processing and procedure documentation.Printed Circuit Board Surface Finish Feasibility Study-Assessment and characterization of a new silver nickel finish. Activities included test vehicle design and procurement, test vehicle assembly and test, statistical and failure analysis, project documentation.Underfill Training Instruction-Developed and presented “Train the Trainers” Rockwell Collins underfill application procedures course. Effort included development of training materials and hands on underfill process demonstration instructing the training group. Show less

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