Failure Analysis Engineer

Gregory R Gagne

Skills

*.Materials Characterization and Testing 3. Microsoft Office

2.IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Trainer 4. AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Education

Aug 12 – May 16

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT

Major: Materials Science and Engineering

Graduation Date: May 2016

Materials-specific Work Experience

July 16 - Present

National Technical Systems (NTS) - Baltimore

Engineer II - Failure Analysis

Works as part of a Failure Analysis team to determine root cause of failure utilizing materials characterization techniques (SEM/EDS, XRF, Microsection, X-ray, FTIR), mechanical and electrical testing, and Contamination Analysis

Sep 15 – May 16

RSCC Wire & Cable LLC (A Berkshire Hathaway Subsidiary)

Senior Design Project

Worked to improve the mechanical properties of nickel-based super alloy for ultra high-pressure TEC applications

Aug 13 – May 16

University of Connecticut

Undergraduate Lab Experience

Completed lab work related to metals, ceramics, and polymers which included cross-sectioning, etching, sputtering, and numerous characterization techniques (VLM, SEM, TEM, AFM, EDS, XRD, FTIR) as well as working with programs such as ImageJ for material analysis (porosity, crystallinity, spheriodicity)

Work Experience (non-materials)

Jul 10 - Aug 11

Counselor in Training (CIT)/Junior Counselor (JC)

Woodstock, CT

YMCA Camp Woodstock

Responsibilities Include: working with campers to facilitate their daily program; organizing enrichment activities; working with peers to design appropriate programming for each camper; responsible for each camper in my cabin, which includes living directly with the campers

Mar 12 – Jan 13

Cashier/Courtesy Clerk

Avon, CT

The Fresh Market

Responsibilities include: Inventory control; customer service; store organization; management of the cash register; assisting other cashiers; preparing customer’s bags; helping customers out to their car

Jul 13 – Aug 13

Weed Whacker/General Assistant

Avon, CT

Lawn Works

Responsibilities include: Weed whacking; equipment management and shop organization; assisting other employees

Jun 14 – Aug 14

Specialty Counselor

Hinsdale, MA

Camp Taconic

Responsibilities include: working with campers to facilitate their daily programming; ensuring camper safety at the Challenge Course; providing programming assistance at the Challenge Course; responsible for each camper in my cabin, which includes living directly with the campers; coaching the Rock Climbing Team and facilitating the team members success at tournaments

Extracurricular Activities

Aug 12 – May 16

University of Connecticut

Material Advantage Member (UCMA)

Aug 12 – May 13

University of Connecticut

Ultimate Frisbee Team

Aug 15 – May 16

University of Connecticut

Climbing Team Member

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