Mechanical Engineer with Materials and Automation Focus
Resume:
William Easton
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EXPERIENCE:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Knoxville, TN
February 2023 – November 2025
Technical Professional, Buildings and Transportation Science Division
• Utilize 2D and 3D CAD software to generate and design lab floorspace plans and lab-related equipment and tooling.
• Summarize, analyze and contextualize SAE, IEEE, and ISO standards for the development of automated light- and heavy-duty vehicles
• Generate MATLAB code to collect data from mapping APIs
• Finalize vehicle hardware testing in onsite lab facilities for stakeholder certification DENSO Manufacturing, Tennessee; Maryville, TN
October 2015 – January 2023
Process Engineer 2, Production Engineering
• Support and maintain automated and manual automotive electronics manufacturing equipment including injection molding machines, screw tightening machines, aluminum wire bonding equipment, electrical testing processes, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) routing and assembling, laser welding machines, belt- and chain-driven conveyance systems, packaging machines, and multi-axis collaborative robots
• Conceptualize, design, and implement process improvement items encompassing tooling, ergonomics, conveyance, and layout.
• Utilize Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and other controls software to test, confirm, and install production improvement ideas
• Plan and coordinate machine modifications and upgrades alongside overseas vendors and support groups
• Establish and maintain production, engineering, and quality standards as defined by local company policy and Japanese counterparts
• Create, audit, and approve technical documentation to maintain TS16949 (IATF) certification
• Conduct equipment cycle time studies and implement kaizen improvement techniques
• Collaborate with machinists for rapid tooling fabrication and modification Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas; Berea, KY
August 2014 – October 2015
Production Engineer, Weld Specialist
• Supported and maintained strut weld line machines including MIG high speed robotic and resistance welders, hydraulic presses, hole punches, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) high pressure washers
• Designed and ordered tooling for new products and to support quality and productivity concerns
• Improved process flow and capacity balance through plant layout changes University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Lab (Manufacturing Demonstration Facility) August 2013 – May 2014
Student Senior Design Team Leader
• Designed and built a wireless, computer operated, Arduino controlled, scaled vehicle
• Communicated with project sponsors concerning design requirements and specifications EDUCATION:
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Graduated May 2014 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• GPA: 3.72/4.00, Magna Cum Laude
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Proficient and experienced in Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Teams, Planner, OneNote), Powerpoint, Lotus Notes, Solidworks, AutoCad, Inventor, Omron Sysmac Studio and CX Programmer, MATLAB
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