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Technologies

INSTRUMENTATION

• SEM - (EDS, WDS, BSD)
• XRD
• XRF
• Real Time X-Ray
• Metallographic Sample Preparation
• Rockwell Hardness
• Micro-Hardness
• Tensile Testing
• Optical Microscopy
• Corrosion Testing - (ASTM B117)

SOFTWARE

• SAP
• Microsoft Office - (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access, Visual Studio)
• HTML
• CSS
• SASS
• PHP
• SQL
• JQuery
• Java
• Python

Work Experience

SENIOR METALLURGICAL ENGINEER

Element Materials Technology New Berlin, WI, August 2021 - Present

• Provide engineering, analyses, consultation, and hands-on problem-solving for metals, ceramics, composites, and polymers through direct interaction with Business Unit Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Lead failure analysis investigations utilizing laboratory methods, equipment, and resources in order to identify the root causes of field, manufacturing, and process problems.
• Development, support, and audit materials and process specifications and investigation of advanced materials and process technologies, and participate on cross-functional teams to assist in transitions to production.

MATERIALS PROJECT ENGINEER

Kohler Kohler, WI, October 2016 - August 2021

• Provide engineering, analyses, consultation, and hands-on problem-solving for metals, ceramics, composites, and polymers through direct interaction with Business Unit Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Lead failure analysis investigations utilizing laboratory methods, equipment, and resources in order to identify the root causes of field, manufacturing, and process problems.
• Development, support, and audit materials and process specifications and investigation of advanced materials and process technologies, and participate on cross-functional teams to assist in transitions to production.

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

UWM Milwaukee, WI, July 2016 - October 2016

• Electrochemical testing & analysis of lead acid battery anodes
• Understanding of lead sulfate growth kinetics for SLI lead-acid batteries

MATERIALS ENGINEERING INTERN

Rockwell Automation Milwaukee, WI, July 2012 - May 2016

• Conduct multi-disciplinary root cause failure analysis investigations in order to resolve process/production issues, improve the quality of our products, and exceed the expectations of our diverse clientele.

MATERIALS ENGINEERING TEACHING ASSISTANT

UWM Milwaukee, WI, September 2014 - December 2014, September 2015 - December 2015

• Instructed students on the basics of metallographic sample preparation, tensile testing, cold working and annealing, phase diagrams, impact testing, and heat treatment of steels.
• Proofread students reports to improve their technical writing skills, as well as provided tutoring sessions for both homework assignments and exams.
• Maintained a clean and safe laboratory environment in accordance with the UWM Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Education

MASTER'S DEGREE, MATERIALS ENGINEERING

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 2014 - 2018

BACHELOR'S DEGREE, MATERIALS ENGINEERING

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 2011 - 2014

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE, LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES

University of Wisconsin Washington County, West Bend, WI, 2007 - 2011