DANIEL SWANSON II
Phone: 608-***-**** / Email: *********@********.***
MECHANICAL & INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ENGINEER
A performance driven professional with the ability to improve component designs and increase efficiency. Able to communicate with members and implement procedures to enhance strategic goals and bottom line objectives. Computer Skills: SolidWorks, Auto-Cad, PowerPoint, ANSYS, FORTRAN
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•Custom Design / Development
•Cost Effective Design
•Efficiency Improvements
•Machine Installation & Troubleshooting
•Creative Problem Solving
•Root Cause Analysis
•Process Validation
•Staff Training & Development
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Madison, Wisconsin
MASTER OF SCIENCE: Engineering Mechanics / Astronautics, 2006
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: Engineering Physics, 2004
Involvement:
Grader / Teaching Assistant: Engineering Physics Department
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) / American Nuclear Society (ANS)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nexans Energy USA, Inc., Chester, New York 2016-Present
REEL ASSEMBLY, Wallkill Distribution Center
•Responsible for assembling various sizes of wooden reels in accordance with company specifications.
•Consistently exceeds production quotas by 50% eliminating the need for a 2nd shift.
WyzAnt.com 2014-Present
PRIVATE TUTOR
•Provide tutoring services for students in all levels of math and science.
Madison Metropolitan School District, Madison, Wisconsin Sept-Dec 2014
TUTOR: AVID Program
•Taught groups of middle-income, approved high school students Algebra, Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics.
Phoenix Nuclear Labs, LLC, Madison, Wisconsin Jan-Dec 2013
NUCLEAR ENGINEER
•Participated in the application of nuclear technologies to design and develop custom machinery for this industry-leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art particle acceleration and neutron generation systems.
ALKAR-RapidPak-MP, Madison, Wisconsin 2009-2010
DESIGN ENGINEER
•Responsible for the design process for the renovation / upgrades of Industrial Belt Ovens.
•Researched and utilized mathematical modeling to inspect new developments and innovations to determine cost effectiveness and value.
R & D Engineering, Madison, Wisconsin July-Nov 2009
DESIGN / PROJECT ENGINEER
•Utilized SolidWorks and Auto-Cad to create custom designs.
•Trained and developed shop/manufacturing staff.
•Performed purchasing functions to ensure the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of components utilized.
MarquipWardUnited, Madison, Wisconsin 2006-2009
DESIGN INTERN: 2006
FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER: 2007-2009
•Performed field installation and troubleshooting of heavy duty, industrial paper cutting and sheeting machinery for this global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology.
COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS / VOLUNTEER WORK
Port Jervis Humane Society / Port Jervis Empowerment Center