R&D Technician

BENJAMIN GUARDIOLA

**** ******** ********, *******, ** 27609

**********@*****.*** 919-***-****

EDUCATION

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology December 2009

GPA 3.9

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology May 2007

GPA 3.3

CERTIFICATIONS, SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE & OTHER TRAINING

Occupational Safety Certificate, 2006

SolidWorks Training, 2013

Mastercam, 3-axis & 4-axis Training, 2012 & 2013

JMP, Data Exploration & DoE Training, 2012 & 2013

Pro/Engineer, Arena, Oracle, Minitab, LabVIEW, SharePoint

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Project)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DuPont Durham, NC

R&D Technician 2015-Current

Worked with an international team of technicians and scientists in the Microcircuit Materials (MCM) department to develop products for the Photovoltaic industry

Supported MCM by conducting experiments and small batch production in a laboratory setting

Applied analytical skills in the improvement of experimental products to meet desired targets

Utilized DoE methodology to optimize products and processes.

Cree, Inc. Durham, NC

Engineering Technician (R&D Lab) 2012-2014

Served company first as contracted quality control agent and hired full-time in the R&D Lab

Supported LED Lighting Systems (LLS) department through: life cycle testing; thermal testing, mechanical prototypes, materials research, and test fixture design

Implemented a new tracking system for projects and timelines that increased communication and efficiency and maximized resources

Applied excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills; wrote SOP’s and corrective action reports, and worked closely with other departments to develop test fixtures

Gained strong experience using FDM machines, CNC laser, CNC router, CNC mill, manual mill, woodworking and metalworking shops

Engineering Technician (Incoming Quality Control) 2011-2012

Supported LLS Production by inspecting incoming materials, making corrections to Arena, and writing work instructions

Applied expertise and attention to detail while validating board components by testing new or alternative products or parts to ensure compatibility and quality

Lucor, Inc. Raleigh, NC

Technician 2010–2011

Provided excellent customer service while performing equipment maintenance and inspections

Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC

Graduate Assistant 2007–2009

Provided teaching assistance for courses in drafting and CAD

Gained experience in product development and rapid prototyping

Assisted in preparing department for ABET Accreditation

Caterpillar Precision Seals Franklin, NC

Engineering Intern 2005

Collected data and gave feedback for the development of automated systems

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

Eagle Scout, 2001

Volunteer, American Legion, Habitat for Humanity, Various Years

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