Quality Control Engineer
Resume:
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Lowell, MA *****
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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging full-time position that will enable me to use my
plastics processing skills, educational background and the ability to work
well with people.
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Plastics Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell - Lowell, MA (Anticipated Graduation:
May, 2010)
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Polymer Engineering (June 2007)
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
GPA: 8.0/10.0
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
. Advanced experience with Twin Screw and Single Screw Extruders,
Injection and Blow Molding, Compression Molding, High Speed Mixers and
Two roll mill
. Thorough knowledge of physical properties testing
. Experience with quality control problem solving
. Proficient in SolidWorks 3D, Auto-CAD, Mechanical Desktop and Moldflow
engineering design software
. Ability to work on Agile Software, and MiniTab.
. Knowledge of Six Sigma
EXPERIENCE AND PROJECTS:
Teaching Assistant, Department of Plastics Engineering, UMass Lowell (
January 2010-April 2010)
. Teaching Freshmen students " Introduction to Plastics Engineering"
. Includes Statistical Process Control (SPQ), Nanotechnology, Plastics
Processing and testing
Co-op R&D Engineer - NxStage Medical Inc., Lawrence, MA (January 11, 2010-
Present)
. Perform testing on Disposables Medical Products
. Perform designing and tooling of various components used in renal care
equipment.
. Perform Documentation in Agile and work with MiniTab.
. Perform validation for products and validation protocol documentation
in Agile.
Co-op Quality Control - Shep Company, Lawrence, MA (September 2009 -
January 2010)
. Perform quality control documentation for pressure sensitive and
tamper evident tapes
. Perform product specification documentation
Co-op Engineer, Helix Medical, LLC, Gloucester, MA (September 2008 -
January 2009)
. Performed complete injection molding process set-up for LIM and
medical devices
. Gained experience with bar sealer and impulse sealer packaging
equipments
. Performed quality control for medical products and worked on Optical
CMM machine
. Contacted OEM's to get part information, cost, lead time and
troubleshooting
Internship - Evonik - Degussa, Wallingford, CT (June 2008 - August 2008)
. Performed injection molding and extrusion for different grades of
acrylics
. Performed physical properties testing and GC, GPC and optical testing
Research Associate - Advanced Electron Beams (October 2007 - January 2008)
. Performed a research study with Advanced Electron Beams (AEB), on the
electron beam treatment of various polymers, characterizing and
testing them for various physical and mechanical properties.
Co-Op Research Assistant- Metabolix, Inc. - Lowell, MA (September 2007)
. Conduct process development and experimentation on biodegradable
materials
. Perform compounding and injection molding of PHA; sheet and blown-film
extrusion
. Analyze new processing technologies
Thesis Projects:
Bachelor's Thesis - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India (January 2007 - June
2007)
. "Synthesis and characterization of polyacrylamide as a flocculant"
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS:
. Recipient of "PLASTICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP" for the
year 2008-2009
. Performed activities on nanotechnology for the after school program in
high schools as a member of Women In Science and Engineering (WISE)
. Awarded Second Prize for the paper titled, "Smart polymers for Medical
Application" in the paper presentation competition at Kamaraj College
of Engineering, India.
. Awarded "EXCELLENT INTER PERSONAL SKILLS" for the academic years 2004
- 2005 by Amrita University.
REFERENCES:
Dr. Robert Malloy
Department Chair
Department of Plastics Engineering, UMass Lowell
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Ms. Sarah Caulfield
R & D Engineer,
NxStage Medical Inc.,
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Mr. Craig L. Allard
President, Shep Company
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Mr. Peter D. Colburn
Technical Manager, Cyro Industries Inc.
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Sreedevi M. Menon
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