Amanda Dahshan
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EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
GPA- 3.2/4.0 May 2016
Moraine Valley Community College, IL
Associate in Applied Science Aug 2011-May 2013
GPA- 3.3/4.0
Work Experience
Process Control Engineer, Proleit Corp, North Chicago, IL Feb 2017- July 2018
Defines objects, parameters, and process flow from P&IDs and functional design specifications (FDS).
Creates tailored automation solutions for process control technology based on process descriptions (requirements specification/technical specification).
Executes software tests (factory acceptance tests/site acceptance tests) in close cooperation with end customers and system partners.
Builds relationship with new customers and partners through attending tradeshows and networking events for the company
Works on a full automation for green/brown field projects
Works on a material movement project using Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution with an interface with another PCS
Visits job sites for commissioning/mapping for the material movement project in order to to collect the onsite specification and control system interface specification
Business Sales Associate, Cache, Orland Park, IL Sep 2012 – April 2015
Advised and consulted customers for satisfactory selections on product
Took different roles and responsibilities based on the team’s needs and requirements
Internships
Gas Engineering Intern May 2015- Aug 2015
WEC Energy Group (Formally Integrys), Chicago, IL
Assisted with analyses and preparation of plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, and work procedures for projects in gas transmission and gas distribution
Utilized various computer programs, databases, spreadsheets, etc. to update computer models and perform network studies concerning gas system flow and capacity.
Engineering Intern, AllCell Technology, Chicago, IL Jan 2015- May 2015
Prepared, tested, and analyzed data for different of projects with a specific focus on high density graphite project
Researched, solved, and presented problems and solutions to the team
Senior Design Project
Designing the Future: Optimizing Fuel Production from Biomass Dec 2015- May 2016
Worked on the material and energy balances, equipment sizing, and the economic analysis of the project
Completed a detailed block and process flow diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagram using various computer programs and software
Research Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant- Water Desalination Jan 2015-May 2016 Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Helped in designing and building units using Aspen Plus
Built and tested units in lab
SKILLS
Programming Languages: C++, Matlab
Applications: Rockwell CLX, SIMATIC S7, Brewmaxx PCS, Plant iT PCS, Aspen Plus, Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Visual Basic for Applications, Visual Studio, SolidWorks, Polymath, Athena Visual Studio
MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of Chemical Engineering @ UIC Aug 2014- May 2016