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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
Stats

Joined: March 24, 2025

Last seen: February 28, 2026

Area of Expertise
Machine Design Gadgets Design Mechanical Drafting Concept Design Mechanical Engineering Patent Drawings 3D Design Services 2D to 3D Conversion Services FEA Finite Element Analysis 3D Solid Modeling Design Engineering Services Prototype Design Engineering Machine Drawing Services Paper to CAD Conversion Mechanical CAD Design 3D Product Demo 3D Product Modeling 2D to 3D Modeling Mechanical Drawing Services Electronic Enclosures Design

Languages

English Native or bilingual proficiency

Location

Poughkeepsie, NY, United States