Polymer Composite Engineer Resume
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Southfield, MI
SUMMARY:
Highly experienced in polymer synthesis and processing including Epoxy formulation, twin screw extrusion, RTM, compression molding of carbon fiber reinforced thermosets/thermoplastics. In - depth understanding of structure/processing-performance correlation via design of experiments, characterizations, and data analysis. Capability to work independently as well as collaborating with others to fulfill project requirements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Polymer Composite Engineer
Confidential, Southfield, MI
Responsibilities:
- Developed composites comprising carbon nanotube based nanofiber for electronic applications.
- Fabricated polymer based ablation materials for electrical switching devices.
Polymer Scientist
Confidential, Warren, MI
Responsibilities:
- Implemented the compression molding and assembling of carbon fiber reinforced Nylon prototype for lightweight automotive parts.
- Established vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) and prepreg compression molding conditions for CFRP laminate structures with various forms of carbon fiber.
- Conducted various standardized mechanical tests to evaluate the failure mechanism and damage tolerance performance of coupon- and beam-level composite structures.
- Designed dielectric curing experiments and determined optimum formulation for fast Epoxy curing system with reduced cycle time by 50% and uncompromised mechanical performance.
Research Assistant
Confidential, University Park, PA
Responsibilities:
- Synthesized PVDF-based copolymers via solution and suspension polymerization.
- Achieved the highest dielectric constant in polymers by judiciously tuning the composition of the copolymer.
- Developed nanocomposite capacitor film comprising copolymer and surface-modified TiO2/BaTiO3 nanoparticles.
- Improved the electrical energy density of polymers by 45% via optimizing the composition of composites.