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Mechanical Engineer with product and system design experience. I enjoy hands-on equipment analysis a
New Prague,
United States
Experience
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Chart Industries · Full-time
Mar 2015 –
Mar 2020
5 yrs
The Woodlands, TX, United States
Design process vessels for liquefaction processes
Perform pipe stress analysis using Caesar II software
Perform inspections during equipment fabrication
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Chart Industries · Full-time
Oct 2014 –
Feb 2015
4 mos
New Prague, MN, United States
Design cryogenic pressure vessels to ASME, CGA, ASCE and other code requirements
Review fabrication drawings and work with shop employees building vessels
Mentor other engineers about code requirements for vessel and piping design
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Project Engineer
Chart Industries · Full-time
Sep 2012 –
Oct 2014
2 yrs 1 mos
New Prague, MN, United States
Develop process systems and equipment for cryogenic liquid storage, delivery and utilization
Provide cost estimates for project proposals
Select piping equipment such as valves, pumps and vaporizers -
Senior Mechanical Engineer
SOR, Inc. · Full-time
Jan 2005 –
Sep 2012
7 yrs 8 mos
Lenexa, KS, United States
Develop and test new designs for electro-mechanical switch mechanisms
Design pressure vessels using ASME codes
Program user interface for online product configurator including Java programming
Assist Quality department with inspection and testing of parts and returned products
Work with internal machine shop to improve processes and reduce costs
Create 3D models of parts in Pro/Engineer and evaluate them with Ansys finite element analysis software
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Mechanical Engineer
AFG Industries · Full-time
Aug 2002 –
Jan 2005
2 yrs 5 mos
Spring Hill, KS, United States
Design, install and test glass processing equipment; assist with in-house fabrication
Manage equipment installation and modification projects from start to finish
Produce drawings for fabrication of equipment by machining, forming, and welding
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Assistant Mechanical Engineer
Burns & McDonnell · Full-time
Mar 2000 –
Jul 2002
2 yrs 4 mos
Kansas City, MO, United States
Design piping systems including material selection and flow calculations
Prepare technical specifications and drawings for equipment purchase and installation
Managed piping fabrication and installation contracts
Selected and sized piping equipment such as valves, steam traps and pressure relief valves
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Master Engineer
Trans World Airlines · Full-time
Aug 1999 –
Mar 2000
7 mos
Kansas City, MO, United States
Design repairs for galley and lavatory equipment
Work with suppliers to develop new products
Work with technicians doing equipment repairs and testing
Education
- Iowa State University Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 1994 – 1999 Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Wind Ensemble Graduate level courses in materials, machine design, and mechanisms
Other experience
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Automobile and bicycle service and repair
I have done bicycle maintenance for twenty years which includes building more than a dozen wheels and a making a brazed steel frame.
I have also done several auto repairs, including replacing the engine in a Subaru Forester.
- Solar Power System Design and Install I designed a solar power system for my home and installed it myself. This included permitting, equipment selection, labor to install the racking and panels, and electrical wiring.
Licenses & Certifications
- Professional Engineer May 2015 – Present See credential