Engineer Mechanical

OBJECTIVE: An extremely motivated individual seeking a position in a

highly technological industry utilizing skills gained both in

a technical role and a business environment.

SKILLS: Project Management: Lead new product development project

focused on a "New to the World" invention. Supervision of

multiple consultants and contractors. Mentored

graduate/undergraduate students in polymer characterization

studies. Member of a research group focused on adhesion

science. Along with new product development currently lead

new material implementation efforts. In addition, have the

willingness and ability to quickly learn concepts and am able

to communicate with individuals at all levels of an

organization. Have the ability to perform in a fast paced

environment with a variety of cultural influences

Strong Experimentalist: Conducted a significant amount of polymer

research in adhesion, plasma treatment, curing kinetics, gas

permeation studies. Experienced with various types of polymer

characterization and processing equipment

Product Development: Developed three trade secrets not patentable

inventions. Provided technical experience to analyze,

interpret data and make engineering recommendations regarding

performance or process improvements. Provided technical

support for emerging technologies. Developed precise

prototypes for and participated in TEAM testing, TRIZ method.

Computer Skills: Matlab/N.N. tool box, AutoCAD 13, Pro

Engineer, Pro-PDM, Pro Fly-Through, Pro Sheet-Metal, VISEO (2-

D Drafting), Electronic Workbench, Fortran, Microsoft Office

Suite, Matrix PDM, C Programming language and UNIX, High

throughput using DOX Analysis

EDUCATION: The University of Akron Akron, OH

August-2004

Master of Science, Polymer Engineering

Thesis: "Optimization of Epoxy Bonding to Granite Based on

Fracture Considerations"

The University of Akron Akron, OH

May-2001

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Senior Thesis: Development & Analysis of Alternative

Conductive Polymers

Elan Glass Technology Course -

Savannah, GA April-2008

Principles of Injection Molding- Penn State, Erie, PA

May-2008

IEEE Seminar "Stuff you don't learn in engineering school"

Cincinnati, OH October-2008 SANS -Small Angle

Neutron Scattering -NIST Distance Learning January-2009

ITAR Training

2009

HIGHLIGHTS: Polymer Characterization/Structural Development:

o Thermal Characterization: DSC- Perkin Elmer, TA, Mettler

Toledo, TGA -TA, TMA- TA

o Optical Characterization: Optical Microscope, SEM

o Mechanical Testing: Instron, DMA, Vickers Hardness &

Durometer hardness testers, texture analyzer, Notched

Izod tester

o Processing Equipment: Injection molding, single/twin-

screw extrusion & blending, compression molding, melt

mixing, knowledge of the filament winding process, film

blowing, melt spinning

o Rheometry: Rheological property measurements of

Thermoplastics & Rubber using RMS, MPT and Capillary

rheometers

o Electrical Testing: Hi-Pot failure, conductive testing

of polymers using capacitor

EXPERIENCE: Polymer Engineer/Product Development

11/07-06/09 Emerson Electric Corporation

Cincinnati, OH

. Research/Product Development of electronic feed-troughs

using both polymeric and hybrid materials. Processing &

Characterization of polymers using thermal, mechanical,

electromagnetic and gas permeation analysis equipment.

Study and development of polymers in two novel areas;

hermetic seals and helium permeation of polymer

membranes.

. Responsible for discovering and managing academic &

industrial consultants. Involved in the stage-gate

product development process and presented at a concept

review (Battelle). Accountable for implementation of a

polymer laboratory on site. Presentation to board of

directors at (GSEC) meeting

. Submitted three non patentable trade secrets related to a

novel electronic feed throughs. Reviewed patients. Made

suggestions for process improvements, materials selection

and implementation as well as global support of any

polymer materials related issues.

Engineer- Institute of Polymer Engineering

12/04-3/05 The University of Akron

Akron, OH

. Supervision and instruction of laboratory equipment,

organization of laboratory facilities & machine shop and

supervision of laboratory technicians. Characterization

of various polymer systems for corporate vendors.

Doctoral Research Associate - Functional Polymers Group

5/04 - 10/04 Procter & Gamble

Cincinnati, OH

. Developed fracture testing method for immediate analysis

of thin polymer films

. Characterization of polymer films. Solvent Casting and

Product Formulations in DOX design. Determined key

drivers for film development, used Design of Experiments

method to establish a high throughput analysis, developed

a technical model for film development and optimized key

drivers. Handled confidential and sensitive material.

Involvement with the Product Development team from

initiation through clinical trials.

Research Assistant- Department of Polymer Engineering

Sponsor: Technograniti Inc.

9/01 - 5/04 The University of Akron

Akron, OH

. Cure kinetic studies of neat epoxy system, toughening

systems -determining characteristic cure time and

temperature curves. Morphological investigation of

toughened epoxy for increased strength. Incorporated the

use of polysiloxanes for improvement in adhesion.

Mechanical property analysis where modes of failure were

investigated

. Characterized polymer epoxies using DSC, Instron-tensile

& Boeing wedge, hardness and SEM

. Design and fabrication of molds for sample preparation

Manufacturing & Mechanical Design Engineer Co-op

7/99 - 8/00 Diebold, Inc.

North Canton, OH

. Applied training in Pro-E to engineer/design parts,

assemblies and drawings. Designed ACM cover for stand-

alone statement printer. Wrote multiple ECR's using

Matrix PDM. Created assembly instructions for various

assemblies using Pro Fly Through. Designed fixture for

torque testing and coordinated with the machine shop to

produce it. Performed torque and vibration testing on

various types of fastener. Findings and recommendations

were presented to management and implemented.

Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing Department- Co-op

1/99 - 6/99 Automated Packaging

Streetsboro, OH

. Acquired knowledge of Pro-E; reading mechanical prints;

completed MRB's. Acquired knowledge and experience with

BOM's. Acquired knowledge and usage of Baan System.

Performed inspection on various parts; completed

requisitions for ordering tools.

AFFILIATIONS:

. Associate Member ASME International

. Society of Plastic Engineers

. Society of Automotive Engineers

. P&G Alumni Association

VOLUNTEER Volunteered at numerous organizations/functions

EXPERIENCE:

REFERENCES: Available Upon Request

No Geographical Limitations

CHRISTOPHER E. ROTTMAYER

2294 Wedgewood Dr. . Akron, OH 44312 . 330-***-**** . E-mail:

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