Chemical Process Engineer
Resume:
JOSHUA MEISNER
FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11365
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SUMMARY:
I am an experienced chemical engineer with an M.S. degree. My experience includes process development, the
design and optimization of unit operations, and plant design, from the establishment of goals to the sourcing,
costing, and installation of equipment. I additionally oversaw plant quality control, including the day-to-day
operation of the quality control laboratory, and plant safety. In this capacity, I managed a staff of 12 engineers,
chemists, and technicians. I distinguished myself through a keen eye for detail, a strong analytical capacity for
problem solving, and the effective implementation of solutions to problems. I have demonstrated proficiency at
communicating technical concepts to audiences of all levels of knowledge, including operators, inspectors, senior
management, and customers, and am eager to expand my knowledge base.
EDUCATION:
Drexel University; College of Engineering, Philadelphia, PA
M.S. in Chemical Engineering - GPA: 3.3/4.0 – 2011
Thesis: The Use of a Dual Microbalance-Calorimeter Apparatus in the Characterization of Water Sorption in
Polylactide-Derived Materials
Columbia University; Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, New York, NY
B.S. in Chemical Engineering - GPA: 3.2/4.0 – 2004
EXPERIENCE:
Senior Intern, 2013-present Geatain Engineering, New York, NY
• Analyzed data on energy usage of customers and reported on trends as a basis for improvements.
• Drafted reports on emerging energy efficiency technologies for commercial properties.
Chemical Process Engineer, 2011-2013 Lawrence Ripak Co., Inc., West Babylon, NY
• Designed and optimized processes for electroplating, anodizing, and other chemical metal finishing operations,
as well as support systems to recycle process effluent, to maximize efficiency, minimize cost, and maintain
quality.
• Coordinated new process trials, start-up, and tooling changes.
• Troubleshot existing and new processes in conjunction with operations and facilities.
• Optimized process operations and identified opportunities for continuous improvement in process design and
layout.
• Planned, implemented, and reviewed corrective actions to resolve issues in product and process.
• Developed programs and documentation to improve document control, internal auditing, and segregation of
nonconforming product.
• Prepared specifications for purchase of equipment and consumables.
• Supervised analysis of all process solutions and finished products.
• Coordinated initiatives to improve worker safety within the plant.
• Communicated with customers to resolve process and product issues.
College Lecturer, 2009 – 2011 Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
• Prepared syllabi and lesson plans for courses including Thermodynamics and Separation Technologies.
• Participated in efforts to evaluate teaching effectiveness and revised methods to improve student retention.
Graduate Research Assistant, 2006 – 2008 Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
• Developed experimental procedures and work plans for tests on sorption processes within materials.
• Authored computer program to automate data collection, storage and analysis.
• Interpreted and presented findings to audiences within and outside of the research group.
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