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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.

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