Zach J. Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

-Oversaw engineering and production of 50+ animated figures for major destination theme park-Ensured designs were in compliance with client standards and local building codes-Simulated mechanical system natural frequency response, including contribution of torsional rigidity from actuator gearheads-Contributed to Surface Development to create.

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

-Led engineering design team for large-scale Animation project-Developed internal engineering calculators-Wrote standards for finite element analysis reporting-Performed static, modal, and fatigue analysis in ANSYS and SOLIDWORKS-Generated hazard analysis and associated FMEA documents

Nashville, Tennessee, US

-Engineered animated figures, show action equipment, and animated props for theme park, exhibition, and live show installations-Detailed complex machined parts and weldments with strict GD&T requirements-Simulated rigid body dynamics to validate actuator sizes and bearing loads-Performed finite element analyses of primary structure, hardstop, and linkage.

West Lafayette, IN, US

Partnered with Professor Jeff Rhoads in writing series of academic journal articles to derive equations for design and analysis of roller coaster centerlines, as well as develop a framework for kinematic analysis of passengers along 2D and 3D tracks

West Lafayette, IN, US

-Gave culinary lessons to groups (college students, professors, families, etc.) to promote healthy living and eating-Evaluated and wrote new demos for future patrons-Served as demo lead and/or demo assistant-Developed and tested new recipes for BroilerUP! culinary site

West Lafayette, IN, US

-Mentored first year students through engineering problems-Prepared students for career fairs-Aided professor in leading course and facilitating discussions

Nashville, Tennessee, US

-Designed parts for theme park and live entertainment Animation projects-Developed solutions for integration of animated figure mechanics with shells, skins, and costuming-Assisted controls team with first-time figure start-up and testing to meet client acceptance criteria-Assembled and installed mechanical components for high-function count animated figures

Glendale, California, US

-Designed and engineered show action equipment, animated props, and animated figures for upcoming attractions-Produced manufacturing drawings for various mechanical systems-Performed FEA simulations to ensure structural integrity of Animation equipment-Worked with project teams to develop technically possible solutions while maintaining Creative Intent

Sandusky, Ohio, US

-Ensured safety of all riders while still prioritizing efficiency and guest service -Assisted in daily opening and closing procedures-Worked with wide variety of guests to solve any service issues-Served as technical liaison between operations and maintenance teams

US

-Assembled GCI's dynamic Millennium Flyer and Minillennium Flyer ride vehicles-Prepared various ride components for shipment and delivery-Coordinated with engineering team and vendors for sustaining programs-Developed art concepts for ride vehicles and simulation elements for client creative team

-Designed and modeled large show structures for interaction with high-speed ride system as part of multi-million dollar park expansion-Designed multifunction animated figures for interactive dark ride experience-Developed motion profile for overhead-mounted show action equipment designed to undergo induced vibrations up to 16 hours per day-Aided in $2.

Washington, Washington DC, US

-Designed and performed experiments on the passivation of zinc anodes in freshwater environments, as well as the corrosion of steel rebar in concrete using potentiodynamic testing-Tested and reported on geographic data collection application suites for mobile devices-Managed budget reports for corrosion group

Weatherford, Texas, US

Performed daily office management, working extensively with financial management and data analysis using Excel, QuickBooks, and Practice CS.

Washington, DC, US

Aided in design of apparatus to allow growth of organic plant life in zero gravity environments (designed specifically for International Space Station), tested in Houston, TX on zero gravity flight in Spring of 2014, launched to ISS in Spring 2015.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Structural Engineering

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Education record