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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.

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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.