Chemical
Resume:
John Hoekstra III
Medinah, IL *0157
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Engineer with background that combines degrees in chemical engineering and biomolecular engineering with significant management experience. Insightful on both interpersonal as well as technical processes. Quick study, superb communication skills
Work Experience
Ibiden, Circuits of America, Elgin Illinois Until 2008
Process Engineer with responsibility for optimizing printed circuit board production for this supplier to Motorola, Erickson and Guidant
• Ran tests, collected and analyzed data involving PDC
• Utilized Japanese 5S and Kaizen lean manufacturing practices
• Applied statistical analysis, DOE to new materials for evaluation and stabilization
• Ensure laboratory work instructions were accurate
• Performed testing to determine concentrations of chemical baths via titration and compare with lab results
• Provided weekly updates that detailed work to be performed and progress
• Created procedures for orders requiring special process steps
SKF Sealing Solutions, Elgin, Illinois Until 2006
Lab Technician worked with engineers to implement tests on rubber compounds to determine physical effect of motor oils and heat aging on the materials 100% responsible for scheduling my work so that it was done on time and within budget
• Performed numerous types of experiments to test physical properties of rubber compounds using ISO 9001 standards
• Prepared rubber samples according to engineers recipes which involved milling and curing
Service Industry positions Until 2005
Helped finance my college education holding a variety of positions in restaurants and companies serving home residences.
• Learned to effectively manage crews to achieve day-to day objectives
• Developed skills in working with teams dealing with high pressure situations
• Performed inventory, accounting and cash management functions
• Increased abilities to effectively multi-task complex requests and expectations
Education
BS, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois-Eastern Illinois University combined program, 2006. Maintained a 3.0/4.0 GPA
Performed a year of undergraduate research which involved synthesizing specific beta lactones molecules that were being studied for their benefits fighting cancer and lowering cholesterol.
• Performed experiments synthesizing organic compounds while maintaining accurate laboratory notes
• Analyzed compounds using FTIR and HNMR to confirm product and structure while also determining yields and melting point
• Successfully synthesized, isolated, and purified numerous organic compounds in labs
• Studied qualitative analysis and am familiar with titrations and other types of wet chemistry
• Hands on experience with many types of equipment like GC/MS, HPLC, UV-VIS spectroscopy, HNMR, FTIR, and many more
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