Ernest M. Rimanosky

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

San Diego, California 92117

619-***-****

Email: abzk82@r.postjobfree.com

Purpose

My objective is to apply my of knowledge and work experience in Chemistry,

Mathematics, Materials Science, failure analysis, fabrication and testing of rechargeable

devices, and graduate level writing coursework to successfully fulfill the role of a

Manufactoring Engineer.

Education

San Diego State University, San Diego, California 92182. Master of Fine Arts – Creative

Writing, in progress. Projected graduation date May 2014. GPA 3.90/4.00.

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Master of Science in

Materials Science and Engineering, January 1992. Thesis titled "Deep Level Transient

Spectroscopy and Defect Chemistry of n and p-Type CuInSe2." GPA 3.00/4.00.

Additional Graduate Research

"Preparation, Characterization, and Development of Crucible Cast p-Type Polycrystalline

Silicon Schottky Diode Devices."

"Characterization of the EL2 Activation Energy Shift in AlGaAs Over Various GaAs and

AlAs Stoichiometeries."

State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, New York 14063. Bachelor of

Science in Chemistry and Mathematics minor, May 1984. Research titled "Differential

Pulse Polarography of Thiosulphate-Aldehyde Complexes." GPA 3.06/4.00.

San Diego City College, San Diego, California 92101

Additional coursework completed:

CISC 186 Visual Basic Programming

CISC 192 C/C++ Programming

CBTE 140 Microsoft Excel

Work History

Fluidic Energy, Inc, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Cell Development Engineer - 09/11-02/13

• Developed NiOH cathodes used in Zn-air hybrid cells for an ARPA-E AMES project.

• Wrote algorithms for Arbin BT-2000 cycler and Gamry potentiostats.

• Performed life cycling of synthesized NiOH cathodes on Arbin Cyclers.

• Performed accelerated life tests and cyclic-volatmmetric measurements of Oxygen

Evolving

Elecreodes (OEE's).

• Maintained life test data of NiFe based Modules and presented data at weekly group

meetings.

• Interpreted and reported on SEM and EDS results.

• Wrote reports detailing the meeting of ARPA-E AMES quarterly milestones.

• ARPA-E AMES milestone achievements contributed to project extension of one quarter

and an additional $400K funding.

Powergenix, San Diego, California 92131

Cell Development Engineer – 06/05-05/09

• Documented process flow of nickel-zinc cylindrical cell production.

• Initiated and maintained purchasing specifications.

• Prepared metallographic samples for Scanning Electron Microscopy analysis.

• Interpreted and reported on SEM results.

• Performed storage tests of nickel-zinc batteries.

• Performed four cycle capacity testing on Firing Circuits cyclers.

• Performed destructive analysis to deduce cell and pack root cause failures.

• Presented destructive analysis findings at weekly cross functional group meetings.

• Maintained laboratory work flow and cleanliness to meet 5S audit requirements.

• Performed operation of diamond saw and polisher, shop equipment, and hand tools.

Cobasys (formerly Texaco-Ovonic Battery Systems Joint Venture), Troy, Michigan 48084

Module Test & Destructive Analysis Laboratory Manager – 07/04-05/05

• Set daily laboratory priorities with battery test personnel and destructive analysis

technicians.

• Reviewed test requests and approved reports prior to release.

• Assisted Validation Engineer to qualify nickel metal hydride battery (NiMH) products.

• Prepared module test data summaries for sales representatives.

• Contributed technical input to project management meetings for product development.

• Wrote the Cobasys Laboratories Quality Manual and Test Instructions for ISO 17025.

• Performed employee performance reviews and addressed personnel issues.

Ovonic Battery Company, Troy, Michigan 48084

Failure Analysis Engineer/Supervisor – 12/98-07/04

• Directed Failure Analysis Laboratory activities and technicians.

• Reported failure modes of NiMH batteries at the cell, module, cassette, and pack level.

• Executed failure analysis of off-site incidents on the hardware and software level.

• Routinely interpreted and reported on Auger Spectroscopy, Inductively Coupled Plasma

(ICP) Spectroscopy, and SEM results.

• Developed an in-house method to reverse engineer competitor electrolyte formulations.

• Performed data reduction on NiMH prismatic cell test matrices.

• Released concise memos combining destructive analysis and cycle life data.

• Presented failure analysis findings targeted for battery development.

• Performing annual technician performance reviews.

AlliedSignal, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88004

Space Environment & Simulation Test Laboratory Scientist – 10/97-09/98

• Responsible for chamber laboratory activities, modification and improvement of test

systems for special test requirements.

• Conducted Configurational Thermal Vacuum Stability (CTVS) testing of various paint

and epoxy coatings.

• Participated in project management of special projects for off-site customers by

initiating test plans and time-lines.

• Wrote the ISO 9001 Laboratories Policies Manual.

• Maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to meet ISO 9001 certification.

Phelps Dodge Morenci Inc., Morenci, Arizona 85540

Analytical Chemist - 09/96-10/97

• Performed ore assays for oxide copper and leachable copper.

• Routine analysis of ore by Atomic Absorption (AA) and % Sulfur by LECO Sulfur

Analyzer.

• Analyzed Iron and Molybdenum in flotation feed, tailings, and hi-grade Molybdenum

samples from the Moly-Plant concentrator.

• Participated in TEAMS and ISO 9003 certification.

Lockheed Engineering & Sciences Company/AlliedSignal, Las Cruces, New Mexico

88004

Senior Chemist – 06/91-09/96

• Performed ultrasonic corrosion testing of metal alloy materials.

• Interpreted and reported ICP analyses of ultrasonic nitric acid rinse solutions.

• Conducted flammability testing under various oxygen atmospheres of materials for use

on spacecraft.

• Wrote Standard Operating Procedures for ISO 9001, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis

(FMEA), test plans, and cost estimates for Project Management.

• Entered test results into the Materials & Components Testing (MCT) database.

Affiliations

National Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, and Professional Coin

Grading Service (PCGS).

Publications

Semiconductor Physics

Tenth E.C. Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference: Proceedings of the International

Conference, edited by A. Luque et al. ~Kluwer Academic, Boston, 1991, p. 913.

Flammability Science

“Flame Retardant Loading Effects on Flammability of 100 Percent Cotton Flight-wear.”

Proceedings of the 1993 Fifth Fire Safety Conference and Exhibition: February 15-17,

1993, Orlando, Florida, USA.

“Effects of Sample and Test Variables on Electrical Wire Insulation Flammability.” Journal of

Testing and Evaluation 22, 449–452 (1994).

“The Effects of Configuration, Forced Convection, and Oxygen Concentration on the

Flammability Behavior of Electronic Equipment.” Proceedings of the 1995 ASTM

Conference: March 16-17, 1995, Denver, Colorado, USA.

Patents

“Cylindrical Nickel-Zinc Cell with Negative Can,” PowerGenix, Oakland, CA

2009.

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