Sargent & Lundy LLC
Chicago, IL
www.sargentlundy.com
Mechanical Associate: May 2014 to February 2015

• Utilized FEA software to make determinations of system safety based on compliance with applicable codes and standards for nuclear power plant piping systems. Prepared reports for clients to communicate piping system safety.

Hendrickson International
Woodridge, IL
www.hendrickson-intl.com
Senior Product Engineer: July 2013 to May 2014

• Provided engineering support to field issues on current suspension and axle products for heavy duty trucks.

Ausco Products
Benton Harbor, MI
www.auscoproducts.com
Senior Product Engineer: January 2012 to July 2013
Product Engineer: October 2005 to December 2011
Design Engineer: June 2000 to August 2003

• Designed complex assemblies and parts using manufacturing methods such as casting, stamping, machining, laser cutting, welding, and forging.
• Designed several enclosed multi-disc and caliper disc brakes based on information obtained from customers.
• Performed engineering calculations and analysis to validate designs.
• Planned and directed product development, design, and testing of hydraulic and mechanical caliper brakes, and enclosed multi-disc wet and dry brakes.
• Supported the design process by performing a variety of engineering calculations, materials selection, develops product performance specifications, and test plans.
• Performed finite element analysis using ANSYS software to validate strength of parts and assemblies, and to optimize parts for weight and material reduction.
• Communicated and worked with team members of all departments of the company, including test lab, quality, purchasing, manufacturing, and sales, to ensure designs will meet customer, industry, and internal standards.
• Lead engineer on all vehicle driveline brake products. Performed bearing life analysis and driveline shaft fatigue analysis on all driveline brake products.

Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Kalamazoo, MI
Hydraulic Systems Division
Design Engineer: January 2005 to October 2005

• Communicated with Boeing engineers to develop requirements for hydraulic system components.
• Developed product performance specifications and worked with suppliers to develop valve designs that would meet customer’s needs.

Hayes Brake
Mequon, WI
Project Engineer: August 2003 to January 2005

• Managed, planned and performed product development, design and testing for hydraulic service and mechanical parking calipers and a dual circuit master cylinder.
• Performed engineering calculations, developed product performance specifications and test plans to validate designs.
• Communicated with team members of all departments of the company, including test lab, quality, purchasing, manufacturing, and sales, to ensure designs will meet customer, industry, and internal standards.

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

DevBootcamp
Chicago, IL