Engineering lab tech

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June 23, 2015

MATT VIRKLER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Hard working Lab tech who worked through school in order to pay for it. Strong mechanical background

looking for an engineering position.

SKILLS

OSHA certified Autodesk AutoCAD software

ANSYS experience Performance optimization

Lab view experience Creative problem solving

Lab tests and set up Fluid mechanics

Inventor design Product design

Good communication skills

WORK HISTORY

Engineering Lab tech, 10/2013 to Current

Weil-Mclain – Michigan City, IN

Performed data analysis and provided recommendations to achieve desired test outcome.

Played key role in designing a mock building that resulted in an a series of tests to be ran successfully.

Design and set up tests to make sure our products are in compliance with CSA standards.

Calibrate manometers, gas meters and CO2 analyzers to keep them accurate.

Collaborate with design engineers to revise test instructions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Designed and set up gas trains to use on tests.

Knowledge of piping tolerances and the use of brazed plate as well as shell and tube heat ex-changers.

Preformed R&D fabrication work on production boilers.

Prepared plans and layouts for equipment or system arrangements and space allocation.

Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.

Knowledgeable in Lab view.

Assisted technical support department in troubleshooting product returns and after-sales support to

ensure customer satisfaction.

Farm hand, 10/2007 to 10/2013

Tom Stoner – Valparaiso, IN

Operated and maintained all tractors and skid steers as well as all hay farming implements.

Preformed fabrication on various equipment.

Responsible for day to day chores and maintenance.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering Technology, 2015

Purdue University North Central - Westville, IN

Top 5 % of class

Participated in the 2015 ASME design competition

3.2 GPA