About
PhD Mechanical Engineer with 8 years of experience in design engineering, including 6+ years managing technical aspects of projects in regulated environments. Proven ability to problem-solve, lead cross-functional teams, translate user needs into effective and manufacturable design solutions, and drive design improvements for single-use biopharmaceutical filtration products.
Education
PhD, Mechanical Engineering | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2022)
BS, Mechanical Engineering | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011)
Industry Experience
Solventum (formerly 3M) | Maplewood, MN
Product Design Specialist, Separation and Purification Sciences Division (July 2022 – Present)
Union Tank Car Company | Chicago, IL
Research and Development Project Engineer (November 2012 – July 2016)
Crosstree, Inc. | Chicago, IL
Engineer / Apprentice Fabricator (June 2011 – November 2012)
Minnesota Wire & Cable Co. | St. Paul, MN
Engineering Intern (May – August 2008, June – August 2010)
Technical Skills
Design | Blender, design optimization, Inventor, Solid Edge, SolidWorks
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) | Abaqus/CAE, Ansys
Programming and Data Processing | LabVIEW, MATLAB, Minitab, Python
Prototyping and Manufacturing | 3D printing, injection molding, machining, metal forming, soldering, welding (MIG, TIG, ultrasonic, spin), woodworking