OBJECTIVE
To work as a Process Engineer in a creative and collaborative environment where my scientific knowledge and problem solving skills will contribute to the overall goal of the organization.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Applied Physics; Graduated: August 2011;
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Az; GPA: 3.75/4.00
THESIS: Thermal Vapor Deposition of Polymer-Ceramic Nanoparticle Composite Thin Films;
Advisor: Professor Randy Dillingham
American Physical Society, member
American Vacuum Society, member
Materials Research Society, member
Bachelor of Science, Physics; Graduated: May 2009;
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ;
Society of Physics Students, member
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience writing and executing process and equipment validations in accordance with FDA and ISO guidelines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing methods and systems.
- Experience with Radio Frequency Induction Heating applications, including tool design, process optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Experience designing and building high vacuum and thin film deposition systems.
- Excellent problem solving and laboratory skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of statistics and experience in applying this knowledge to the analysis of scientific data.
- Proficient in Design of Experiments and its application to optimize manufacturing
processes.
- Experience in X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, and Atomic Force Microscopy.
- Experience using Multisim, LabView, and MATLAB for computational and experimental Physics applications.
- Experience in programming microcontrollers in Assembly and C programming languages.
- Knowledgeable with SolidWorks, LaTeX, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Ability to understand and apply new technologies and information. Detail-oriented, organized, enthusiastic to work in a fast paced and team-oriented environment, yet self-motivated and able to work independently as needed.
EXPERIENCE
Process Engineer, September 2011 - Present;
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Medical Products Division, Flagstaff, AZ;
- Developed new endoprosthesis medical products and optimized the manufacturing processes.
- Performed and wrote validations of products, processes, and equipment in accordance with FDA and ISO guidelines.
- Designed, executed, and analyzed experiments based on statistical techniques.
- Managed product and process development tasks.
- Divisional expert for Radio Frequency Induction Heating applications.
Graduate Researcher, August 2009 - August 2011;
Northern Arizona University, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Flagstaff, AZ;
- Conducted research on physical vapor deposition of polymer–ceramic thin films used in capacitor applications.
- Designed and built the high vacuum and...
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