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Seattle, Wa

● Integrated new electronics cooling pump into 25kW electric outboard motor, including: authoringtechnical requirements, bench testing, 3D modeling, hands-on prototyping, & vendor design for manufacturing.● Authored detailed system technical requirements, drafted interface control drawing, and modeled boundary envelope for procurement of hydraulic tilt trim cylinder.● Onsite engineer providing validation, prototyping, assembly drawing support, and manufacturing guidance for Hall Effect rotational position sensor design delivering improved stability of outboard trim angle measurement.● Designed and routed custom TPE overmolded trim angle sensor wire harness for Hall Effect sensor.● Conducted pressure decay leak testing of outboard system and components to validate IP67 product rating in addition to development of leak test methodology for overmolded harness. ● Owned critical hydraulic tilt trim cylinder vendor relationship with responsibilities including design changes, root cause investigations, and performance improvement initiatives. ● Investigated wire harness crushing issue, developed improved routing, and created instructional service bulletin for field team.● Provided prompt and detailed engineering support for quality, manufacturing, and service teams in instances of non-conformances and engineering service requests. ● Developed spacing tool to assist service team with proper installation of outboards onto vessels.● Created manufacturing work instructions and provided guidance for prototype and new product introduction manufacturing trials.● Utilized test bench power supply and oscilloscope to evaluate electrical performance of coolant & hydraulic motor pumps.

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Active contributor in fast-paced, hands-on development of solar powered autonomous agricultural robot in highly dynamic startup environment.• Designed, 3D modeled (SolidWorks), prototyped, and tested electric mower implement for use with company’s signature product, the Land Care Robot (LCR). Mower currently in use at over ten customer locations.• Successfully designed and implemented upgrade of LCR’s 37:1 electric chain drivetrain reduction from modular, removeable ANSI 40 roller chain, to built-in ANSI 50 roller chain. Improved reliability, chassis rigidity, and maintenance accessibility, while increasing ground clearance 3.5”.• Hands-on assembly and fabrication of LCRs and prototypes using manual mill, hydraulic press, bandsaw, MIG welder, CNC router, 3D printer, and hand tools.• Field repair and testing of LCR at customer properties including Whidbey Island, WA, Fall City, WA, and Eugene, OR.• Designed laser cut and formed manufacturing tooling to aid with drive train shaft alignment and sprocket installation during LCR assembly.• Integration of mechanical brake into LCR drivetrain and conceptual design of spring-loaded trimmer implement for trimming under fences.• Regular coordination and purchasing of custom parts from vendors with discussion of manufacturability and future design improvements. • Research, comparison, and procurement of custom and off-the-shelf mechanical components including sprockets, chain, shafts, bearings, bushings, collars, and fasteners.• Guided design reviews and mentored less experienced mechanical engineers.• Maintained pricing matrix of custom components and quotes from vendors in addition to upkeep of ERP data and inventory management.

Seattle, Wa

• Designed steel mooring and towing equipment for the offshore and tugboat industry using allowable stress design practices, material specifications, GD & T, fasteners, welded design practices, and American Bureau of Shipping regulations.• Worked directly with customers on custom equipment design, sales drawing development, load and dimensional specs, pricing information, and equipment troubleshooting.• Created BOMs, manufacturing drawings, and revision histories using 3D CAD models for in-house machine and weld shop in addition to outside part vendors. • Assembled, troubleshot, and functionally tested hydraulic equipment, including power units, PLC hardware, motor starters, pumps, accumulators, valves, & pressure sensors.• Collaborated with machinists, welders, and shop foreman on design processes, capabilities, and improvements.• Supported mechanics, spare part sales, & design revisions for company’s leased salmon processing machines in Alaska and British Columbia.• Developed scalable MathCAD stress calculation document for a signature company product, enabling significantly faster allowable stress design of custom size and configuration products. • Conducted linear and non-linear FEA analysis of bolt patterns to further company design knowledge.• Created operation and maintenance manuals to highlight safe operation and proper equipment use.• Designed and conducted customer specified proof load tests of equipment.• Managed successful design review of products by American Bureau of Shipping.

Kent, Wa

• Revised AutoCAD drawings and programmed CNC and EDM machines using CAM software for a machine shop manufacturing dies and calibration tooling for vinyl extruders.• Collaborated with tool tuners and machinists to ensure high revision accuracy and precision machining while working to reduce overall revision process duration.• Accessed and maintained highly organized library of drawings and project databases.

Kent, Wa

• Designed, communicated, and implemented safety and equipment changes to production team in a vinyl extrusion facility.• Provided engineering support for production department by developing standard operating procedures, design specifications, work instructions, and troubleshooting documentation. • Communicated designs and coordinated project efforts across all operations departments: production, tool design, testing, material development, quality assurance, extrusion technology, and maintenance. • Evaluated and maintained company database comparing approved run conditions with actual run conditions in order to identify areas of greatest opportunity for improvement in tool efficiency. • Engineering resource for Six Sigma project team implementing flood tanks for improved cooling.• Member of continuous improvement group responsible for companywide rollout of faster fusing, more efficient PVC compound.• Participant in lean manufacturing environment including 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma practices.

Pullman, Wa

• Assisted Washington State University PhD student studying resonant heat engines.• Characterized mechanical losses associated with a free piston bellows engine using frequency analysis.• Utilized vibration shaker table, pressure transducers, solenoid valves, signal generator, optical sensors, and oscilloscopes to model a four stroke engine process.

Liberty Lake, Wa

• Worked with Itron’s Professional Services team implementing smart metering systems in the field for utilities.• Traveled to project sites to assist with customer service for Glendale Water & Power and Nevada Energy.

Juneau, Ak

• Assisted civil, electrical, and mechanical engineers on structural inspections, energy audits, and development of work scopes. • Conducted wind speed analysis for prospective wind turbine sites, while compiling and analyzing energy usage data for facilities.