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ANDREW PEDNEAU

Shelton

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with four years of experience at ASML, supporting the development and integration of high precision reticle stage systems for EUV and DUV lithography platforms. Serves as a test-rig system expert and operator, owning test execution, issue containment and root cause analysis across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. Brings a background in theme park ride maintenance, demonstrating reliability and accountability where safety and reliability are critical. Provides a firsthand understanding of how complex systems behave under real operating conditions and what it takes to keep them running.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Prototype Engineer

ASML
Wilton, CT
06.2022 - Current
  • Served as system expert and operator for the EXE Reticle Stage test rig, driving system reliability and performance across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines
  • Reviewed and approved test procedures prior to execution, using my system knowledge to identify sequencing, configuration, and safety issues in advance to testing
  • Supported the build-up of the first EXE test rig, along with the initial machine acceptance qualifications and upgrades
  • Acted as First Line Support during the 22g EXE Reticle Stage qualification overnights, training technicians on troubleshooting actions and ways of working, and maintaining shipment progress under schedule pressure
  • Identified and implemented containment actions during integration, while driving root cause investigations and structural solutions
  • Participated in NXE 3800F design reviews, offering my perspective as a system expert to identify potential challenges ahead of time

Maintenance Technician

Cedar Point
Sandusky, OH
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Performed nightly maintenance checks on attractions
  • Identified and repaired mechanical issues
  • Followed safety procedures to ensure the safety of guests

Education

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
05-2022

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • CREO Parametric
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • MATLAB
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • ANSYS
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Video Production

Timeline

Prototype Engineer

ASML
06.2022 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Cedar Point
05.2021 - 08.2021

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering

University of Maryland