AURELIAN ONU

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Education

Florida International University – Miami, FL January 2016 – May 2017

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Master of Science: Materials Science and Engineering

GPA: 3.8 / 4.0

Dunarea de Jos University – Galati, Romania September1996 – June2001

Metallurgical Engineering Department

Bachelor of Science: Metallurgical Engineering

GPA: 3.4 / 4.0

Summary

Metallurgical Engineer with history of supervision and management in projects that improved the design, production and characterization of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys for different industrial applications. Specialty in materials characterization principles and techniques. physical metallurgy, metallographic analysis, quality control testing and root cause analysis. Knowledgeable in extractive metallurgy and refining alloys, also extensive understanding of microstructure-property relationships of materials, and good understanding of additive manufacturing.

Technical Skills

Metallography: Grain Texture Analysis, Phase Fraction Analysis, Fracture Analysis Using Incident Light Microscopy (Buehler Versamet 3).

Non-Destructive Testing: Ultrasonic Testing (Krautkramer USM 36 Flaw Detector), Penetrating Liquids Testing

Experimental: X-Ray Diffraction (Siemens 5000D XRD with Match 3.02 Phase Identification from Powder Diffraction with PDF4 Database), Optical Profilometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy (JEOL SEM 6330F Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy)

Microfabrication: Pressure, Temperature, Load Sensors Design and Fabrication

Tensile Testing, Micro-Load Mechanical Characterization, Micro-Indentation Hardness Testing (Leco LM 810 Automated Micro-Hardener tester)

Software: SolidWorks, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, MATLAB, Thermocalc.

Research Experience

Florida International University – Miami, FL January 2016-Present

Conceptualized and develop a quantitative analysis method of mechanical properties for 3D printed plastic gears, including mechanical testing, testing as a function of torque, further expanding research potential for ferrous and non-ferrous 3D printed materials.

Developed the possibilities of 3D printing of low melting temperature ceramics and 3D printing of functional ceramics.

Improve the link between chemical and crystallographic data and microstructural morphology for nanomaterials.

Worked as a member of multi-disciplinary cross-functional team to generate accurate data in studying the effectiveness of different analytical techniques in detection of metallic oxides inside of carbon nanotubes.

Work Experience

Non- Exclusive Surveyor October 2012 - Present

Bureau Veritas Marine Inc. – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Improved quality assurance by translating international standards to production instructions to eliminate quality concerns.

Integration of customer requirements, local statutory/regulatory requirements, and design engineering practices into effective quality program for the design, construction, inspection/testing, and installation of pressure containing equipment.

Applied Metallurgy/Material Science experience to provide innovative solutions for assurance of high quality ferrous and non-ferrous manufactured mechanical components for Maritime Industry.

Incorporated instrumental analysis in preparation and communication of analytical information to all levels of management to improve seaworthiness of vessels.

Evaluation and implementation of various worldwide standards such as ISO 9001:2008.

Independent Subcontractor

V&L Communications – Hollywood Florida July 2001 – September 2012

Restored, developed and implemented countermeasures to prevent problems related to fiber optics installation projects.

Improved reliability of fiber optic installation equipment by creating, maintaining and updating equipment files.

Kept abreast of current policies, procedures, and ensured outside contractors comply with the state and federal safety rules and regulations.

Investigated, developed and provided recommended solutions for any safety issues related to company’s equipment required for a project engineering as assigned.

Supervised and managed public works construction projects for Verizon.

NDT LEVEL II Inspector October 1990 – June 2001

Arcelor Mittal, Galati Romania

Improved quality requirements by providing technical support to manufacturing process, customer service and quality.

Optimized metallurgical processes, by supporting product testing and inspection processes.

Enhanced quality control process by performing nondestructive testing (ultrasound and penetrating liquids) using compression and shear waves to test for flaws in welds, hot rolled products, oil and gas transmission pipelines, offshore structures, forged cylinders and continuous casting of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.

Ensured quality of products by promoting and executing inspection processes through test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports in compliance with applicable standards.

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

Materials Advantage

The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society

ASME

SAE

AIST

I am US citizen and I am willing to relocate on my expense.

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