Engineer Project

JOSEPH M. BARTON

*** **** *** *****

AMERICAN FORK, UT 84003

CELL PHONE: 801-***-****

email: abniy1@r.postjobfree.com

Accomplishments

1. A s a result of reformulated fuel cell processing a s R&D Engineer :

a . D ecr ease p rocess ing t ime b y 3 6%,

b . I mproved part tolerance by 5 0%

c . D ecrease material cost by 58%.

d . Increase of 45% i n F uel Cell Stack performance

e . I ncreased production rate with given equipment and personnel by 3 00% .

2. 7 0 % i ncrease in production b y use of QC e ffort s a nd a t racking database, which w ere used

t o refine p rocedures i n response to a purchase order schedule with tight time constraints;

s tack delivered on time .

3. I ncreased button cell performance 4 3 % ; done with the use of a new c eramic c oating method

giving e xcellent interfacial bonding . Method also provides for e asily controlled density

a nd thickness .

4. 2 0% i mprovement in labor due to i nvented m ethod for a pplying s ealing g lass, which

s implified stacking a nd performed very well in operation a nd u nder t hermo - c ycling test s .

Strengths

I believe the job of the engineer is to get the job done. This involves applying science and research

tools to develop methods that can be taught to others, but it also means digging in and getting your

hands dirty.

Sound knowledge of design of experiments principles and strategies with a solid ability to use logic

and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses in alternative solutions, or approaches to a

problem.

Over 10 years experience in successful application of Material Science research.

Excellent computer skills including: Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Visual Basic and other script

languages, C++ and assembly programming, Matlab, and Comsol software, with courses taken in

Computational Fluid Dynamics, Microscale modeling, and Finite Element Analysis.

Excellent material analytical and analysis skills including: SEM, EDAX, X-ray, and optical

microscopy in analyzing microstructures, as well as the use of particle size analysis and surface area

determination equipment.

Excellent ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so that others can understand.

Deep knowledge of Practical engineering science and technology.

Ability to define technical targets, write proposals, and present results at internal and external

technical events, using strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills .

Profound and proven ability to seek best practices and improved efficiencies in all work areas.

Excellent Scientific and Technical knowledge of colloidal dispersion. Specialized in slip

formulation and in the use and chemistry of dispersants in either solvent or aqueous systems.

Experience

Consultant, University of Akron, Chemical Engineering, Akron, OH

Independent Consultant

Specialized expertise to further fuel cell research efforts; consulting on: 1) Slip formulations for tape casting

of anode substrate and electrolyte materials; 2) Cell and stack design to optimize performance; 3) Screen

printing inks of cathode materials; and 4) Optimum processing conditions.

Material and System Research Inc. (MSRI), S alt Lake City, UT

Research Engineer

Manage laboratory dedicated to materials development for fuel cells.

Develop slip formulations for tape casting, gel-casting, slip casting, nano-coatings, and screen

printing inks.

Develop thin active layer and electrolyte tapes along with single cast 0.8mm anode support . Could

be laminated or co-cast.

Button cell performance increased from 0.8 - 2.1 W/cm2 and in stack performance improved around

40% due to anode and cathode optimization.

Experiments with catalyst infiltration of the cathode yielding sharp increases in performance.

Method is easily scalable and allowing us to research different materials quickly and efficiently.

C onducted electrochemical testing of m aterials and cells. Also ran stack testing station.

Supervised processing efforts at MSRI:

Developed QC methods and reporting routines along with a database of cell measurements and

tracking efforts which led to an increase in manufacturing yields an d reliability. Using these

methods we were able to increase production by 70%.

T ook methods developed at University Lab o f high performance button cells, a nd

s uccessfully implemented scale up of LSM/YSZ cathode o n larger cells and higher volume

s creen printing methods and performance was increased to 1.4 W/cm 2 in button cells tests of

sections cut from the larger cells.

The University of Utah, MSE Department, S alt Lake City, UT

Laboratory Technician

Assisted in a project dedicated to finding/developing in terconnect materials for high temperature operation.

Conducted experiments monitoring the change in conductivity and weight of oxide scale forming at high

temperatures over time in both oxidizing and reducing environments o n different alloy compositions in order

to determine the growth kinetics of the scale and to find an acceptable commercial alloy for the conditions.

Also fabricated alloys using powder metallurgy and tested them as the commercial alloy in order to try and

improve performance with novel materials.

Developed procedures for laminating anode support tape for making parts using a die designed to create a

fuel cell with the flow channels directly into the finished part.

Wasatch Constructors, I-15 Reconstruction Project Team, Salt Lake City, U T

Office Engineer, QC Department of Section II

Supervised QC efforts over the grading and structures in the I-15 reconstruction project. Auditing reports

from 8 field inspectors in regards to soil compaction testing for the day and made sure concrete strength

assurance reporting was in compliance with the contract SOP. Managed Certification records for bridges and

other structures along the I-15 reconstruction corridor.

Under the design-build concept of the contract, UDOT audited the records of the QC office and I was

responsible to gather information from our records to answer these audits.

Education

University of Utah – Masters of Science candidate in Material Science,

Coursework Emphasis in Polymer, and Ceramic Materials

Graduate work in the conductivity/microstructure of the Ni-YSZ conductor-insulator composite;

formulated model to fit conductivities with microstructure parameters. Proved that ohmic losses

measured in a fuel cell by current interruption cannot be fully accounted for by intrinsi c material

resistivity as was assumed.

University of Utah – Bachelor of Science in Material Science

Emphasis in Ceramic Materials.

Honors & Recognition

President, University of Utah Chapter, American Ceramic Society.

Dean’s List

References (contact information available on request) ______________________________________________

Dr Steven Chuang

Dep. Chair Chemical and Biological Engineering

University of Akron

Akron, OH

Dr. Anil Virkar

Dep. Chair of Material Science and Engineering (MSE)

Distinguished Professor

University of Utah

Vice President of MSRI

Dr. Dinesh Shetty

Professor, MSE dept. University of Utah

President of MSRI

Dr. Raymond Cutler

Adjunct Professor, MSE dept University of Utah

Senior Scientist at Ceramatec, Salt Lake City, Utah

Dr. Tad Armstrong

Principal Engineer

Bloom Energy Corporation

Sunnyvale California

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