I love solving interesting problems with passionate people, piecing together napkin sketches into fully functional products, and continually learning about new skills and processes to add to my problem solving toolbox.
Currently, I am a mechanical engineer at Fermilab in the Accelerator Division Mechanical Support Department. I design and analyze mechanical systems to support novel physics research and turn theoretical ideas into hardware.
In my free time I love to fix and race worn-out cars, take on overly-ambitious hobby machining projects, and organize events for my local drone racing chapter.
Work Experience
Mechanical Engineer
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Jan 2019 – Present
- Collaborated with electrical engineers to design mechanical structures for 5000V, 300kA pulsed power distribution to maximize fatigue performance in harsh environments.
- Reverse-engineered legacy tungsten-rhenium wire-winding processes and worked with machinists to successfully remanufacture damaged particle accelerator components.
- Independently developed and engineered structural supports and installation solutions for experimental systems with challenging material limitations.
- Designed and analyzed low-conductivity water magnet cooling systems to ensure optimal system performance and reduce system cost.
- Efficiently carried out electrostatic simulations to improve high-voltage performance of particle accelerator beamline devices, reducing peak electric field intensities by over 40%.
- Worked with physicists to design and manufacture test equipment for accurate measurement of power loss due to garnet components in radio frequency cavities.
- Managed and mentored interns as part of the Fermilab robotics internship program.
Mechanical Design Intern
Oakriver Technology
May 2018 – Aug 2018
- Designed and fabricated assembly tools to streamline machine build processes.
- Assembled, wired, and modified laser-integrated process automation equipment.
Tooling Engineering Intern
Meier Tool & Engineering
May 2017 – Aug 2017
- Prototyped and designed a computer vision system to increase manufacturing precision.
- Created parameterized, spreadsheet-driven CAD files to reduce design time.
- Designed workholding, setup tools, and organizational equipment for machine operators.
- Identified and solved air supply problems for several manufacturing processes.
Undergraduate Assistant
Center for Technologically Innovative Products & Processes
Jan 2017 – May 2017
- Designed and fabricated CO2 based cooling systems for consumer applications.
- Supported the development and testing of a cold spray metal printing apparatus.
- Designed and manufactured systems for automated caramel manufacturing.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Korber Medipak Systems NA
May 2016 – Jan 2017
- Updated and modified schematics for use by customers and technicians.
- Assembled, wired, and tested automated syringe handling lines, thermoformers, and palletizers.
Machine Operator
Holman Machine
May 2014 – May 2015
- Worked with machine programmers to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Maintained machine components and cutting tools while adjusting process parameters to ensure in-tolerance parts.
Education
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
2014 – 2018
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minor: Manufacturing Engineering
- Bison Robotics
- 2018 NASA Robotic Mining Competition Project Lead
- 2nd/44 Overall
- Innovation Award
- 1st Place Slide Demonstration
- 2nd Place On-site Mining
- 2nd Place Autonomy
- 2018 NASA Robotic Mining Competition Project Lead
