Chemical Engineering Design Engineer

Objective:

Motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented professional, seeks a challenging career in product development as a chemical engineer to make use of and further develop chemical engineering skills and knowledge honed from strong education and experience. Will leverage education in computer simulations, new technologies applications, and proper materials selection, feasibility studies, and team coordination while demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with various individuals at all levels of your organization.

Core Qualifications:

Superior grasp of chemical engineering processes principles and technologies

Excellent familiarity with polymers

Strong knowledge of chemistry fundamentals

Exceptional skills in using Java, C++, Simulink, Aspen Plus, MATLAB, AutoCad, Windows, Office

Outstanding chemistry research process abilities

High laboratory research and analytical skills; including a strong knowledge of general unit operations, empirical model development, controller tuning, titration, and statistical analysis.

Conversant in Spanish

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering 2019

Minors: Biology and Biomedical Engineering

Concentration: Bioprocessing

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Associate of Science in Engineering 2015

Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing, NJ

Associate of Arts in Biology 2009

Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, FL

Research Experience & Relevant Projects for UMass Lowell:

Chemical Plant Design 2019

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Key equipment design engineer, and chief financial officer for a greenfield fungicide (chlorothalonil) plant producing P&IDs, stream tables, selecting and sizing process equipment/materials via Aspen Plus which are then illustrated on spec sheets.

Gained experience in determining the technical and economic feasibility of chemical plant design through the gathering of data on raw materials, products, thermodynamic parameters and plant practices.

Research Experience and Relevant Projects for UMass Lowell (con’t):

Engineering Economics 2018

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Designed a proposal for the economic recovery of pyridine from a waste stream using microporous polymer membranes.

Selected and sized process equipment/materials by hand/Excel using Wilke–Chang and Timmerhaus methods while calculating projected start-up and annual costs.

Became skilled in the evaluation of economic manufacturing operations; including accounting principles, investment alternatives, management of production costs, analysis of annual reports and safe production practices.

Energy Balances 2017

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Constructed a multi-cell battery via reduction of magnesium and copper nitrate producing enough current to power an RC car.

Used circuit theory to evaluate a pseudo resistance across the RC motor, and oxidation kinetics for optimal solution concentrations.

Developed a keen understanding of thermodynamic principles; including combined mass-energy balance systems and real gas relationships.

Work Experience:

Aramark 2018-Present

Lowell, MA

Worked independently and as a team member to accomplish given workload in a manner which exceeded the expectations of my supervisors.

Contributed to the profitable operation of this business by displaying exceptional customer service skills.

Worked effectively with supervisors to define and solve problems.

Brestyan’s, Flyers & Dynamo Gymnastics 2011-2019

Created lesson plans, circuits and conditioning routines to prepare youngsters for competitions, while adhering to all USAG safety guidelines in a rewarding environment.

Exercised leadership skills in and out of the gym.

Reacted to complex situations that could arise daily in a quick and efficient manner.

Awards,Honors, & Activities:

Society of Hispanic Chemical Engineers, Member 2016-2019

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Winner of the 2017 local Chem-E car contest with a multi-cell battery 2017

AIChE, Lowell, MA

Engineering Club, Officer 2015

Atlantic Cape Community College

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2015

Atlantic Cape Community College

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