Matthew Hartley
************@*****.*** Rochester Hills, MI 734-***-****
www.linkedin.com/pub/matthew-hartley/2a/78/2b7
Objectives
Chemical Engineer that is motivated to work with diversified chemical technologies, specialty chemicals, and protective/decorative coating systems.
Education
Wayne State University
May 2017 (Expecting) Masters of Science in Chemical Engineering
Related Coursework: Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Advanced Transport Phenomena, Advanced Thermodynamics
May 2011 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Overall GPA: 3.41
Related Coursework: Engineering Statistics, Design of Experiments, Material Sciences, Organic Chemistry, and Chemical engineering core curriculum.
Volunteered as a math and chemistry tutor with the WSU Student Veteran Organization
Undergraduate Research:
oNon-viral gene therapy
oUsed Atomic Force Microscopy to measure the size and density of polymeric material and DNA molecules
Experience
AGS Automotive Systems Sterling Heights Michigan
Laboratory Chemist October 2013 – Present
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly chemical analysis.
Perform Material Balances on process tanks.
Process water analysis
Aid in the Wastewater treatment
Maintain Alkaline cleaner, Acid, Nickel (II), and Chromium (VI) concentrations on a electroplating line
Responsible for keeping chemical laboratory within TS16949 compliance
In charge of all chemical laboratory activities
Severstal NA Dearborn Michigan
Process Metallurgical Engineer August 2012 – July 2013
Metallurgical quality liaison in a Pickle Line Tandem Cold Mill (PLTCM)
Conducted weekly quality audits
Worked included process and product projects in order to positively effect quality
Material Sciences Corporation Canton Michigan
Product Development Engineer October 2011 – May 2012
Critical data analysis, preparation of written reports, and oral presentations
Worked directly with customers and suppliers to understand and deliver expected new product performance requirements
Verified products reliability while in the Stage Gate Process
Tested NVH materials (viscoelastic adhesives)
Aevitas Specialty Services Redford Michigan
Engineering Intern August 2011 – September 2011
E3 (Economy ● Energy ● Environment) Engineering Internship Program sponsored by the State of Michigan
Placed in an industrial waste oil reclamation facility
Projects: Condensate return system, pneumatic pump to electric pump conversion, chemical separation, and efficient tank sizing
BASF Southfield Michigan
Chemical Lab Technician May 2011 – July 2011
Prepared batches of paint from raw materials following formulation tables
Tested various properties of wet paint
Sprayed paint onto steel substrate and conducted hardness, adhesion, and corrosion testing.
Skills
Software Proficiency:
oMS Office Suite, Matlab, MathCAD, Minitab, Aspen HYSYS
Proficient with the following analytical lab equipment:
oAtomic Absorption and UV/Vis Spectroscopy, FTIR, manual titrations, SEM with EDS, Optical Microscopy, TGA, Hardness tester, and Tensiometer
Leadership:
oMentored and set the example for junior Marines while serving as a Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) while in the USMC
oLead several laboratory and group projects while attending WSU
Management:
oServed as Training NCO while in the USMC
oIn charge of all chemical laboratory activities while working on a Nickel and Chrome plating line