Andrew W. Knight
Exeter, NH 03833 adbpqi@r.postjobfree.com
Education University of New Hampshire Durham, NH (September 2014-May 2018)
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – Class of 2018 Qualifying Skills
• Certifications
o American Institute of Chemical Engineers – Certificate Program
ELA950: The Importance of Process Safety (2018)
ELA951: Hazard Recognition (2018)
ELA952: Identifying and Minimizing Process Safety Hazards (2018)
• Computer and Business Applications
o Windows OS and Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio o Microtrac FLEX Software, MicroActive
o JMP, MATLAB
• Interpersonal
o Ambitious and motivated, self-starter
o Exceptional writing and communication skills, detail oriented o Exceedingly proficient at working in groups and delegating necessary work o Outstanding and dependable work ethic, hands-on experimentalist o Constantly pursuing opportunities to learn and improve, flexible Experience Laboratory Experience
• Analytical Laboratory
o Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (Perkin Elmer Spectrum One) o Surface Area and Porosity Analyzer (Micromeritics Gemini VII 2390 Series) o Sample Degas System (Micromeritics FlowPrep 060) o Particle Size Analyzer (Microtrac S3500 and Microtrac Sample Delivery Controller) o Surface Roughness Tester (Mitutoyo SJ-210)
• Physical Test Laboratory
o Materials Testing Machine (Instron)
o Corrosion Test Chamber (Singleton Corrosion Test Cabinet) o Multimeter (Keithley Micro-Ohmmeter and Autoranging Microvolt) o Laboratory Oven and Furnace (Blue M)
o Humidity Test Chamber (BlueStar G-Series Elite)
o Thermal Cycling Chamber (Tenney TC Series)
o Standard Abrasion Tester (Abraser Model 503)
• Application Laboratory
o High-Volume Low-Pressure Siphon Fed Spray Gun (DeVilbiss EGA-503) o Respirator Face Mask (3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6100) o Coating Mixer (Red Devil Model 1400A1)
o Open Front Bench Fume/Paint Booth (Maxflo Industrial Open Front Paint Booth)
• Chemical Engineering Laboratory
o UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Work Experience
• Parker-Hannifin, Chomerics Division – Woburn, MA (October 2018-October 2019) Research and Development Engineer
o Communicated with outside vendors to obtain services and products necessary for the continuation of the research and development process Andrew W. Knight
o Assisted with data collection in various laboratory settings, such as the analytical and physical test laboratories
o Utilized various analytical devices to gather actionable data, preparation of testing samples was performed in accordance with the testing parameters for each test and device o Organized and performed statistical analysis of collected data, defined trends and presented data to engineers and New Business Development associates o Worked closely with extrusion operators and supervisors for the operation and maintenance of extrusion machinery
o Understood and executed the engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods established by senior engineering personnel
o Simultaneously structured, coordinated, and executed various standard and specialty test procedures using multiple analytical devices
o Conducted various testing methods per ASTM, ISO, CHO-TM, CEEPS and MIL-DTL standards for various parts
• Testing methods include ASTM 3359, B117, C165/D695, D412/D638, D524, D790, D1002, D395/D3574, D2240, D792, D1329, D4060, ISO-1997, CHO-TM-100/101, CEEPS-0002, and MIL-DTL 83528
o Prepared and applied experimental paint coating formulations on various metallic and polymer substrates
o Worked with established Parker-Hannifin coating products which include R604, R9101, R4995, R2056, and the 2000 Series
o Worked with numerous thermally conductive and RF shielding particle fillers, hazardous solvents, and multi-part polymer resin systems
• Armor Plumbing and Heating – Exeter, NH (July 2011-October 2018) Plumbing and HVAC Assistant
o Performed the sizing, cutting, and threading for various piping materials and HVAC ventilation o Sized various units for installation which includes boilers, heaters, and AC units o Assisted with the procurement and maintenance of various plumbing and HVAC units o Assisted and worked closely with Master Plumber
o Assisted and worked closely with licensed gas and refrigerant HVAC Installer