Grant Allen, MS

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Mechanical engineer offering two years industry experience in R&D for industrial engine controls and MS work related to experimental testing of advanced diesel engine concepts. Proven ability to design, prototype, instrument, and test complex electro-mechanical systems from low- level component configuration to system-level architecture and automation. Proficient user of CAD programs and simulation software for system, thermal, and flow analysis. Extensive all-around shop experience related to prototyping and one-off fabrication. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mechanical Engineer II - Engine Controls R&D engineer – Woodward Inc. 01/2014 to Present

Recruited to validate prototype concepts for one of the largest independent industrial engine controls companies in the U.S. Provided rapid validation testing for large range electro- mechanical devices, including solenoid natural gas injectors, BLDC actuated valves, high- voltage PWM drivers and FPGA controllers.

Coordinated diverse R&D engineering team to configure customer engine systems for new technology demonstrations, calibration or validation testing.

Experimentally evaluated control architectures by fabricating test-fixtures with automated lab software for analysis and testing.

Graduate Researcher - Advanced Diesel Combustion Researcher – UW-Madison Engine Research Center - 05/18/2012 to 01/01/2015

Built and configured state-of-the-art engine research test-cell at UW-Madison. Engine architecture was a single cylinder Caterpillar heavy-duty diesel engine.

Designed and fabricated complex rotating mechanical assemblies, high temperature air handling systems, high-pressure hydraulic/diesel systems, and vibration mitigation systems.

Programmed and implemented full suite of engine controls and high-speed data acquisition software.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Control Programming: NI LabVIEW, MATLAB, Simulink, Simulation: GT Power, EES Thermal Analysis Suite,

CAD: SolidWorks, Creo, NX,

General: MS Office

HANDS-ON SKILLS

Precision metalworking (CNC mill, lathe, MIG/TIG welding), Extensive experience within shop environment (hand tools, power tools, 3-D printers, laser/waterjet cutters etc.), Familiarity with variety of instrumentation and automation equipment (pressure/flow sensing, electrical drive types, high-speed electrical testing and acquisition) EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineer degree, 12/2014, GPA 3.29 University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

BS, Mechanical Engineering, 12/2012, GPA 3.76

AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)