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2D & 3D Mechanical 2D & 3D Mechanical Design Bolted Connections Enclosure Design Fitting Design

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Experience

  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Clarkson University B.S., Mechanical Engineering 2005 – 2009

Other experience

  • 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.
  • Software Expert in SolidWorks, Onshape, PTC Creo, PTC Windchill, and MS Office Suite. Familiar with Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, Solid Edge, and AutoCAD.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Secret Security Clearance (Inactive) Department of Defense Jun 2009 – Jul 2011
  • E.I.T. Certification NY State Jun 2009 – Present