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Bayport, Minnesota

Adhesives engineer role supporting new product development and on going product maintenance. Research, evaluate and implement new technologies for increased throughput and performance. Facility environmental liaison.

St Paul, Mn

Manage a solvent based two part polyurethane product line. Develop and troubleshoot reactive adhesive systems primarily for the flexible packaging market. Also work with polyurethane, epoxy, and hot melt moisture cure systems for the door/floor, textile, and water filtration markets. Develop and contribute to the design of research projects. Make recommendations based on research findings. Prepare and present research reports to colleagues and customers. Provide manufacturing support and streamline manufacturing procedures. Support customers internally and in the field. Function with the highest regard for safety and quality systems. Emergency response team member.

St Paul, Mn

Developed hot melt adhesives for various markets including the non-woven industry. Reformulated existing products to increase performance and decrease cost. Worked with customers to solve specific adhesives needs. Assisted customers with product applications. Remedied production problems. Supported an internal applications laboratory with equipment operation, repair and maintenance. Emergency response team member.

St Paul, Mn

Oversaw the operation of an adhesive application lab. Coordinated internal and external trials. Operated laminating and coating equipment. Evaluated, procured and installed new lab equipment. Maintained and repaired equipment. Developed new adhesive technologies. Generated and implemented new product process conditions. Supported pilot and commercial production runs. Traveled to customer facilities to support products and provide application assistance. Emergency response team member.

St Paul, Mn

Formulated new polymer powder coating formulations for the agricultural and commercial equipment market. Solved existing formulation problems. Designed and carried out chemistry platform research and development projects. Evaluated new and experimental materials. Implemented process and manufacturing conditions for new product lines. Coordinated the approval of new materials for divisional use through internal regulatory departments. Worked with suppliers to develop advanced materials. Provided technical support to field personnel and customers. Traveled to customer facilities to support products and customer needs. Performed analytical work. Responsible for repairs and maintenance for an accelerated weathering lab. Conducted internal ISO 9001 audits and routine safety inspections. Member of the first responder program and chemical hygiene committee.

Oakdale, Mn

Worked in an environmental and weathering lab. Performed testing per customer specific, national and international methods and specifications. Maintained test methods and specifications. Developed and implemented lab specific ISO 9001 procedures and ensured continued compliance. Coordinated outside testing and evaluations. Member of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Participated in ASTM round robin investigations to establish the precision of test methods and equipment function. Served on ASTM committees evaluating methods and practices. Designed and built test equipment as needed. Performed routine maintenance, calibration and repairs on equipment. Carried out laboratory improvements such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical upgrades and installations. Designed and carried out experiments and studies relating to accelerated weathering equipment.

B.A., Chemistry

B.S., Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

B.S., Biology