Henry Durnwald
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Education Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 2007-2012
Biomedical Engineering Major
Material Science Engineering Major
GPA: 2.95
Graduated on 4/28/2012
Related Process Engineer/Metallurgist
Experience July 2012-Present Bodycote
Work as a Metallurgist/Process Engineer at the largest heat treating
company in the world.
Worked with the General Manager to develop processes for a plant that
is in the opening phase.
In charge of developing processes for the furnaces to create a
product with specific requirements.
Involved in all aspects from receiving parts to heat treatment to
inspection/quality and invoicing customers.
Handled multiple responsibilities, developed plans to increase
efficiency.
Certified as an internal auditor per ISO 9001/TS 16949.
Managed workers in multiple different skill levels.
Associate Engineer
April 2011-August 2011 ZDR
Worked in a Biomedical Engineering company.
Worked directly under and with the CEO to keep projects on schedule.
Created many kinds of instruments and prototypes for the medical
industry.
Developed CAD drawings for final production.
Managed multiple projects, each involving multiple vendors.
Material selection for surgical prototypes.
Developed basic Pro-Engineering skills for early engineering
development.
Undergraduate Research Student
June 2010-August 2010 Syracuse Biomaterials Institute REU
Worked in a polymer synthesis laboratory in the State University of
New York to develop and test a bone cement additive.
Engineered a process to prepare and test samples.
Tested the samples in compression and bending and analyzed the data.
Put the samples through a degradation study.
Used an electron microscope to analyze the degradation of the
additive.
Undergraduate Research Student
November 2009-April 2012 Michigan Technological University,
Biomaterials Lab
Managing and researching cell culturing techniques.
Culturing smooth muscle cells in order to measure effects of nitric
oxide on the cells.
Used fluorescent and bright field microscopes to image cells in
various conditions.
In Press publication for late 2013, early 2014 " Formation of a
Stable Gelatin Layer on Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Surface for Cell
Culture"
Farm Maintenance Assistant
May 2001-May 2009 The Michigan Wildflower Farm, Portland, MI
Comprehension of maintenance tasks and following detailed instruction
in care of crops.
Manual labor and upkeep of soil, crops and seed for sale.
Traveled off-site to varying projects completing integral landscaping
tasks.
Technical ISO 9001/TS 16949 Internal Audit Certified
Skills Project management skills
Currently studying German
Cell Culturing techniques
Basic Material testing
Hardness Testing (Rockwell scales, Brinell, Vickers, Knoop)
Heat treating knowledge (Nitriding specific)
Material Properties and Understanding
Comprehensive knowledge of Phase Diagrams
Basic Pro-Engineering Skills
Data Analysis
Computer Skills including; Typing, Internet, Microsoft: Word, Excel,
Project, and PowerPoint