Manufacturing Engineer

DANIEL M. HILDRETH

941-***-**** ***************@*****.*** Tampa, Florida

Experienced engineer with specific expertise in physics, mathematics, programming, manufacturing, and fabrication. Physics education honed strong skills in thinking abstractly about problems far from human intuition and using a combination of creativity and methodology to solve those problems. Skilled in data analysis, vacuum and high-pressure systems, process design, electron microscopy, industrial equipment, and handling hazardous materials, with a specialty in semiconductor physics. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Physics

GPA 3.6/4

Burnett Honors College, University of Central Florida Mathematics Minor

May 2019

EMPLOYMENT

Deep Space Industries – Simulants Technician

n/k/a Bradford Industries; acquired January 2019

• Devised the principle technique by which powdered asteroid simulant mixes were "cured" into their final regolith state, including design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes. Produced some ~5 metric tons of asteroid simulant that is now in NASA's possession.

• Operated high-pressure, high temperature, and heavy industrial equipment. Worked with hazardous materials, metal inert gas welders, and fabrication equipment. Sarasota County School District – Intervention Tutor

• Aided students in understanding math topics at various levels by working individually and in groups

• Collaborated with faculty and administration in order to better understand deficiencies in student performance

• Students enrolled in math tutoring saw significant improvements in standardized test scores within one semester

August 2016 -

July 2018

September 2019 -

March 2020

RESEARCH

Characterization of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors Using Electron Beam Induced Current (EBIC)

Worked with electron microscopes and vacuum equipment to test wide bandgap semiconductors and compare their properties to more common semiconductors

2017

Examination of Neutron-Irradiated GaN by Cathodoluminescence Worked with cathodoluminescence spectroscopy to test and understand the properties of Gallium Nitride, a promising wide bandgap semiconductor.

2018 - 2019

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Programming

C, Python, Excel, Mathematica, LabVIEW, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, HTML, Web Scraping Notable courses: Intro to C and Python; Computer Science 1; Discrete Structures 1; Introduction to Theoretical Methods; Physics of Scientific Devices (i.e., digital electronics lab)

Mathematics

Single and Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Special Functions, Statistics, Data Analysis Physics

Quantum Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Electrodynamics, Fluid Dynamics Other

Electron Microscopy, Fabrication, Welding, Lean Principles, Technical Drawings, Hardware Design, Principles of Aerospace Design, Principles of Control Theory

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