ZACHARY J. REED
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**** ********* ******, *** ***** *******@*****.*** Pittsburgh, PA 15232 (814) 937 – 5945
EXPERIENCE Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc., Monroeville, PA August 2014 – July 2015 Electrical Engineer
Responded to numerous hull trouble records and naval messages, which required developing troubleshooting plans, maintaining communication with all required parties (some of which required after hours effort), and resolving shipyard and hull scheduling and availability conflicts
Developed technical letter for customer funding approval for lifetime buy of obsolete piece component used in power conversion instrumentation & control equipment
Technical lead for field change development for various mechanical upgrades to power conversion instrumentation & control equipment, which was comprised of reviewing procurement placement, resolution of scheduling concerns, upkeep of customer relations, reviewing supplier submittals for compliance with technical requirements, and equipment logistics
Participated in team-based weekly teleconferences with vendor to discuss ongoing fleet issues, repair and design improvements, and new equipment developments Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc., Monroeville, PA May 2013 – August 2013 Electrical Engineering Internship
Developed a scope of work and authored the technical recommendation to evaluate alternative detector cable designs in instrumentation and control equipment to reduce electrical noise
Participated in instrumentation and control equipment design reviews, verifying technical ordering requirements were met via evaluation of assembly and schematic drawings
Researched electrolytic capacitors to determine if preventive maintenance was required in instrumentation and control systems
The Pennsylvania State University, Altoona, PA Jan 2011 – Dec 2011 Undergraduate Chemistry Research
Contributed in undergraduate research involving the study, uses, and manufacturing of Nanotechnology and Nanowires under supervision of Dr. Richard Bell EDUCATION The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA August 2010 – May 2014 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Cumulative G.P.A: 3.59
RELEVANT COURSES
Electronic Circuit Design Continuous and Discrete-Time Linear Systems Engineering Electromagnetics Linear Control Systems Energy Conversion Power Electronics
SKILLS Developed customer-relations and interpersonal communication skills
Skilled at project management, problem solving, circuit analysis, and engineering design process
Proficient with AutoCAD, Matlab, and Windows Office programs
Experience with C++, Multisim, Ultiboard; and working in a manufacturing, lab, and office setting