Research Development Test Engineer

BRETT BOEDEKER

*** *. ****** **, ********, WI ***17 ● 414-***-**** ● acxc5q@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Full-Time Engineer position in Research & Development, Testing, and Data Acquisition

SKILLS

Labview programming

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Research and Development

New Product Development

Design and build test fixtures

Technical troubleshooting

Data aquisition and analysis

Validation and Verification testing

WORK HISTORY

Pentair Water – Milwaukee, WI - 04/2004 to 08/2016

Research and Development Engineer (2006 – 2016), Test Engineer (2004 - 2006)

Responsible to develop and implement new water treatment initiatives, discover new knowledge about products and processes, and then apply that knowledge in creating new and improved products.

Company's expert in data acquisition and test development utilizing skills in Labview programming, test stand construction, and sensor & control selection.

Co-authored patent of a control algorithm utilized in a water treatment system based on capacitive de-ionization.

Collaborated with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems and system malfunctions.

Trained test technicians and operators on test hardware and software.

Osmonics / General Electric - Milwaukee, WI – 07/1997 to 04/2004

Test Engineer (1998 – 2004), Test Technician (1997 – 1998)

Develop test plans, build fixtures, and perform testing in support of current and new product development in the area of residential water treatment.

Gather/analyze test data and collaborate with engineering team to improve existing product and bring new product to market.

RES Manufacturing – Milwaukee, WI - 01/1994 to 07/1997 (while attending graduate school)

Machine operator

Responsible for the safe setup and operation of tool and die presses in the manufacturing of stamped metal products.

United States Army – Ft. Lewis, WA - 05/1989 to 01/1992

Air Defense Artillery Officer

Responsible for the training and well being of up to 30 soldiers in concert with the strategic deployment of air defense artillery assets.

Deployed to Middle East in support of Operation Desert Storm.

EDUCATION

Master of Science degree from Marquette University - Milwaukee, WI - 1996

Environmental Engineering - 3.45 GPA

Bachelor of Science degree from United States Military Academy - West Point, NY - 1989

Mechanical Engineering – 3.13 GPA

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