About
• 16 Years of full-time, professional experience as a mechanical engineer.
• Proficiency with Onshape, SolidWorks, Creo, and a variety of other 3D CAD programs (Onshape preferred).
• Clarkson University graduate (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2009)
• Reside in NY State.
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Experience
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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Plug Power · Full-time
Oct 2011 –
Mar 2025
13 yrs 5 mos
Latham, NY, United States
• Designed hydrogen fuel cell systems for forklift power plants, including complex manifold assemblies with multiple fluid paths, valves, sensors, and sealed connections.
• Integrated electrical components like busbars, cables, and insulators into system designs.
• Specialized in O-ring and gasket seals, standardized fittings, and diverse mechanical parts (milled, turned, sheet metal, injection-molded, and large steel castings).
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Eppendorf · Full-time
Dec 2012 –
Sep 2017
4 yrs 9 mos
Enfield, CT, United States
• Engineered laboratory shakers for microorganism culturing, focusing on materials selection, surface finishes, and GD&T.
• Partnered with purchasing and vendors to optimize designs for manufacturability, support prototyping, and develop assembly procedures.
• Resolved production unit issues through customer site visits.
• Key projects: Adjustable counterweight mechanism, LED array for photosynthetic growth, and V-belt drive with tensioning system.
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Pall Corporation · Full-time
Aug 2011 –
Sep 2012
1 yrs 1 mos
Cortland, NY, United States
• Created manufacturing equipment for filter processing, managing concept-to-fabrication phases, vendor collaboration, and 3D CAD modeling.
• Mastered pneumatic systems, bolted joints, pipe fittings, and welded connections.
• Key projects: Chemical vapor deposition machine for filter media, recirculating tubular conveyor for catalyst extraction, and leak testing fixture for gas filters.
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Mechanical Engineer
General Dynamics Electric Boat · Full-time
Jun 2009 –
Jul 2011
2 yrs 1 mos
Groton, CT, United States
• Supported USS Missouri submarine overhaul, performing electrical safety reviews, electronics testing, and coordination with tradesmen.
• Troubleshot pumps and compressors for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines, leading component development and vendor collaboration.
• Conducted static loading and shock analysis for aircraft carrier propulsion structures using proprietary FEA software.
Education
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Clarkson University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
2005 – 2009
Other experience
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Mechanical Design
Skilled in optimizing parts for cost-effective quoting and large-scale production across multiple manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, thermoforming, pressure forming, casting, weldments, and 3D printing.
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Software
Expert in SolidWorks, Onshape, PTC Creo, PTC Windchill, and MS Office Suite. Familiar with Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, Solid Edge, and AutoCAD.
Licenses & Certifications
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Secret Security Clearance (Inactive)
Department of Defense
Jun 2009 –
Jul 2011
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E.I.T. Certification
NY State
Jun 2009 –
Present