Packaging Engineer

Chase Wilkins

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Cell 412-***-**** E-mail: ******@*****.***

Professional Skills

• Experienced with rigid trays, flexible pouches, and Multivac HFFS Machines.

• Knowledgeable in packaging materials and methods of evaluation.

• Extensive work with packaging for distribution including efficiency tools such as TOPS/CAPE.

• Versed in testing methods such as shock and vibration testing (ISTA 2A), leak, pressure decay, peel,

and visual.

• Experienced with setting up a 2D barcoding system and inspection process (e-Pedigree).

• Knowledgeable in printing and marking processes.

• Familiar with the marketing role in packaging development.

• Skilled in export packaging and process controls.

• Great communication and organizational skills.

• Expert Microsoft Office and computer skills and adaptable to new technologies.

• Intellectual Property experience.

Computer Skills

• CAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, PDMS systems, CAPE, Illustrator, ArtiosCAD, Minitab, and

TOPS.

Work Experience

Mechanical Engineer Patent Examiner September 2013-Current

United States Patent and Trademark Office Alexandria, VA

• Analyze advanced, innovative and complex concepts in mechanical engineering applications.

• Research patent applications and communicate findings on patentability

• Determine if patents meet legal requirements

Packaging Engineer June 2008 to September 2013

Bayer Indianola, PA

• Design new packaging and packaging processes.

• Verification and Validation of packaging and machinery.

• Design of Experiments, Installation Qualifications, Operations Qualifications, and Performance

Qualifications for machinery and products.

• Package inspection methods and instruments including leak test, peel test, vibration tables,

micrometers, optical microscope, 2D barcode readers, ARO burst, pressure decay, bubble immersion,

and transit testing.

• ISTA and ASTM testing and regulations

• Clean room manufacturing environment

• Cost savings and green initiative projects.

• Pouching, palletizers, case packers, reject robots, and Horizontal (HFFS) and Vertical (VFFS)

Form Fill Seal Machines.

• HFFS and VFFS sensors such as temperature and pressure.

• Auxiliary equipment including Flexographic Printers, Anti-Static (de-stat), Light Curtains, 1D

(UPC) and 2D data matrix barcoding (e-Pedigree), auto-loaders, inline inspection for parts and print.

• Label inspection methods and software (OCR, contrast, and barcodes).

• ISO 11607 and 13485

Packaging Co-op June 2007 to August 2007

Sorrento Lactalis Buffalo, NY

• Redesigned shipper specs (air columns/rows), designed pallet configs.

Packaging Co-op June 2006 to August 2006

Moog Inc. East Aurora, NY

• Evaluated stock rooms, maintained packaging inventory, developed packaging processes for

machined parts, evaluated intra-company shipping

Pharmacy Technician June 2004 to June 2006

Walgreens Orchard Park, NY

• Prepared patient supplies, mixed drug in a clean room environment, and general IT assistance.

Counselor September 2003 to May 2004

Boys & Girls Club of America Springville, NY

• Supervised elementary school children during after school activities, including athletics, and

homework assistance.

Education

United States Patent Training Academy Alexandria, VA

September 2013 to December 2013

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Rochester, NY

Bachelor of Science, Packaging Science September 2004 to May 2008

GPA: 3.5 / 4.00

PFOS: 3.6 / 4.00

Honors: Graduated with Honors

References Available Upon Request

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