Engineer Manager
Resume:
Michael S. Ruffin
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State College, PA 16803 Email:
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Objective To secure a full-time position as Process Engineer and/or R+D
researcher utilizing my education, past experience in academic
research and manufacturing. My goal is to acquire more
experience and knowledge to benefit myself and employer success
in current and future projects with the hope to move into
leadership roles.
Education Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Material Sciences and
Engineering,
Ceramics Option, Dec. 2005
Professional
API Technology, Inc.-State College, Pa
Process Engineer Dec 2007-Sept.2013
. I was the process engineer in charge of ceramic spray capacitor build
up and ceramic capacitor sintering/firing area. Ceramic material use
was Barium Titanate in product line. I worked closely with management
and production/manufacturing on improving yields to meet monthly
shipping goals.
o Daily duties monitor spray capacitor build production line.
. Ceramic Process knowledge helped Spray Operators Production
meet shipping demands.
. Used SPC Process control for ceramic laydown and metallized
electrode material. SPC allowed controlling shrinkage
variations and reducing material costs. SPC process was
also used involving sintering/firing of API electronic
product lines.
. Knowledgeable in various ceramic forming needed for
manufacturing of raw materials (powder qualification,
powder characterization, batch formulation, pressing,
extrusion, tape casting, etc
o Daily duties for ceramic capacitor firing/ Kiln room
. Establish firing profile for various dielectric materials.
. General Maintenance and Repair of API spray room and kiln
equipment.
o Developing cost reduction plan of embedded electrode conversion
from Platinum to 70%Pd/30%Ag electrode and converting current
solvent binder system to environmental friendly to Acrylic Water
base system. $500K to 2 Million is possible annual saving.
o I did design and price quotation of new spray tube capacitors
per customer requests.
o Update documentation of manufacturing procedures.
o Experience in SEM/EDAX and Optical microscopy for analysis of
product and powder material need in failure and product
improvement.
o Used my acquired knowledge to help running
production/manufacturing equipment when need to meet daily
demands
Research and Development Experience
Dr. Gary Messing Research Group January 2006-June 2007
Research Associate
. Worked on government-funded project on polycrystalline Erbium doped
Yttrium Oxide ceramics for eye safe laser application.
o Developed an understanding of ceramic processing techniques such
as batching, aqueous processing, milling, iso-pressing,
colloidal processing (e.g., slip, tape, centrifugal and pressure
casting), binder removal and sintering.
o Used basic analysis (e.g., thermal gravimetric analysis, optical
and scanning microscopy) for ceramic characterization of green
and fully dense body.
Undergraduate Research Assistant-Messing Research Group
May 2004-Dec 2005
. Worked closely with Senior Research Scientist on understanding
processing and sintering characteristics on Neodymium doped Yttrium
Alumina Garnet (YAG) polycrystalline ceramics.
. Developed understanding of ceramic processing such as batching,
aqueous processing, milling, iso-pressing, colloidal processing,
binder removal and sintering.
. Used basic analysis (e.g., thermal gravimetric analysis, surface
area, optical and scanning microscopy) for ceramic characterization
of green and fully dense body.
. Studied the effects of green body strength and transparency on YAG
ceramics using different aqueous and non-aqueous solvent with
different organic binders.
. Research experience culminated in Senior Thesis, "Processing of
Transparent Nd-YAG Ceramics."
Other Experiences
New Vibrations Audio and Video, Morrisdale Pa.
Home Theatre and Church Bell/Carillion Installer
Oct. 2000-May 05, Nov. 2010-Present
. Installed audio and video equipment in residential and commercial
applications, surround sound and theatre systems, home automation,
custom wiring, church sound and Carillon systems.
. Developed price quotes in excess of $10,000.
. Developed marketing and advertising for company growth.
Store Manager and Car Stereo Installer
Gary Electronics, State College, Pa Aug. 1998-Oct 2000
. Supervised day to day operations of store.
. Managed sales of approximately $10,000/week.
. Performed car audio and video installation.
. Scheduling and hiring of employees.
Activities Vice President of Penn State Material Advantage Club (ACerS,
ASM International, TMS and AIST), Member of Penn State
University Chapter of Professional Ceramic Engineering
Fraternity - Beta Pi Kappa (Keramos), Member of the National
Society of Black Engineers, Achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in
the Boy Scouts of America.
References:
Derek Gaskin
General Manager of Ceramics at API Technologies Corp.
1900 West College Avenue
State College, PA 16803
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Gary L. Messing
Head, Department of Materials
Science and Engineering,
Distinguished Professor of Ceramic Science and Engineering
121 Steidle Building
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Renee Fletcher
Product Manager at API Technology Corp.
1900 West College Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Brian Michaels
New Vibrations Audio and Video
3933 Winburne Munson Road
Morrisdale, PA 16858
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James Runt
Professor of Polymer Science and
Associate Head for Graduate Studies
101 Steidle Building
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Andre' Boehman
Associate Professor of Fuel Science and Material Science and Engineering
114B Hosler Building, The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802
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Elizabeth Kupp
Research Scientist in Material Science
5 Steidle Building
University Park, Pa 16802
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