Engineer

Seth McFadyen

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An accomplished engineer with over 7 years of experience working in R&D, product development and manufacturing seeking an engineering position that allows me to apply my expertise and creativity to solve technical challenges, as well as provides opportunities for professional growth and development.

Areas of Expertise Computer Skills

● Experimental Design

● Equipment Design and

Customization

● Data Analysis

● Prototype Fabrication

● Machining

● Test Automation and Data

Acquisition

● Troubleshooting

● Custom Part Design

● Process Flow Design

● Facilities Management

● NI Labview

● Autodesk Inventor

● Arduino/ Microcontrollers

● Software Development

● Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience

Oasys Water, Inc. Cambridge, MA

Product Development Engineer II September 2010 to Present

● Designed and fabricated company's first successful plate-and-frame membrane prototypes

● Developed and oversaw scale-up and manufacturing operation of first-in-kind membrane product to support successful pilot demonstrations

● Developed test plans and procedures to monitor quality and performance of both new and existing products as well as support a variety of other R&D initiatives

● Design, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and maintenance of custom manufacturing and test equipment, fixtures, and controls

● Authored custom software utilizing C and LabVIEW in conjunction with DAQs, microcontrollers, and instrumentation to support test automation, data acquisition and data analysis

● Utilized Autodesk Inventor to develop 3D renderings of new product concepts and technical drawings for the fabrication of custom machined, injection molded, and 3D printed parts

● Led a team of up to four technicians in lab, field, and manufacturing environments

● Analyzed experimental test data and reported conclusions in the form of experimental written reports and oral presentations to all levels of the organization

● Collaborated with overseas vendors to develop custom nonwoven materials that led to improved performance and longevity of Oasys Water’s thin film composite membrane

● Deployed to field sites both domestic and international on several occasions to support installation, commissioning, and operations of new facilities, equipment, and pilot systems

● Supervised lab facility and coordinated lab relocation and build-out

● Promoted four times to current role in just over six years due to high performance as a Research Technician, Senior Research Technician, and Lab Manager Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Woods Hole, MA

Intern Summer 2009

● Sample preparation and analysis of experiments designed to simulate chemistry of hydrothermal vents

● Operation and calibration of analytical instruments including gas chromatograph (GC), ion chromatograph (IC), conductivity electrodes, and pH electrodes

● Co-authored article on research and presented poster at American Geophysical Union conference December 2009

CCI Enterprises (now Exceed Enterprises) Milwaukie, OR Assistant to Floor Supervisors July 2007 to June 2008

● Conducted detailed time studies on a variety of manufacturing operations and worked to implement lean manufacturing practices

● Created assembly jigs, fixtures, and methods of manufacture, which streamlined and improved efficiency of manufacturing and assembly lines

● Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on a variety of packaging equipment including vacuum sealers, sonic welders, impulse welders, and heat shrink packaging lines

● Trained individuals with mental and physical disabilities in basic assembly and manufacturing operations

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science with Honors in Earth Sciences, GPA 3.5 BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE Bridgewater, MA 2010 Autodesk Inventor Essentials Certification

Autodesk Training Center Boston, MA 2014

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